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2012 PCPlayStation

A sci-fi 2.5D platformer where you fight enemies and jump through levels as Zack Zero to rescue your kidnapped girlfriend Marlene. It blends 3D visuals with classic 2D-style gameplay.

What defines Zack Zero:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The closest matches for Zack Zero are Scott in Space, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command and VectorMan. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Zack Zero special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Scott in Space

95 %

2015 PC

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

A stylized action platformer in which a lone guinea pig takes on the evil Rhino Empire in space. The premise suggests a tongue-in-cheek indie tone.

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

Bright, upbeat tone

A kid-friendly 3D action platformer based on the animated series, in which Buzz Lightyear races across planets to chase down villains and defeats them in boss fights.

VectorMan

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast run-and-gun platformer where you play the Orbot VectorMan cleaning a polluted Earth of rogue machines. Known for its shiny pre-rendered orb-based graphics and power-up transformations.

VectorMan 2

Linear, curated structure

A fast run-and-gun platformer where the orb-bodied VectorMan blasts and transforms his way through an abandoned research facility. Its pre-rendered 3D orb-model look was distinctive for the era.

T.E.C. 3001

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A small indie arcade game where you steer a futuristic robot through sci-fi tracks, collecting energy and avoiding hazards. Quick reflexes and a driving soundtrack take center stage.

Duke Nukem II

Linear, curated structure

A classic DOS platform shooter where Duke blasts his way through aliens and robots as a cocky action hero. Fast levels, hidden secrets and plenty of over-the-top attitude define the game.

Explodemon!

Bright, upbeat tone

A colorful 3D platformer inspired by the 16-bit era, in which an exploding robot hero uses his own blasts to fight, launch himself through the air and solve physics-based puzzles.

Mighty No. 9

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A 2D run-and-gun platformer in the vein of classic Mega Man: as the robot Beck you jump through twelve stages, blast enemies and absorb their powers with a dash attack. It is widely regarded as an uneven execution of its promising concept.

Explosionade

Linear, curated structure

A fast indie platform shooter where you pilot a mech and lob giant grenades to blow up aliens and their base. The action is explosive and tongue-in-cheek.

Miaou Moon

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A small indie game where you play space cat Captain Miaou, using momentum, gravity and well-timed jumps to get through five worlds of physics-based obstacles.

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