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2026PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

24 games that share what FZ: Formation Z does well: arcade, side-scrolling and shooter. Each one shows critic and player scores, how long it takes to beat, and the cheapest way to play it today.

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  • My Friend Pedro

    2019PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    2.5D, side-scrolling

    Critics
    81
    Metacritic
    Players
    95%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $3.76was $18.80−80%

    Best PC price · GamesPlanet FR

  • Andro Dunos II

    2022PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Shoot 'Em up, futuristic

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    94%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $1.49was $16.78−91%

    Best PC price · GamesPlanet FR

  • Creepy Road

    2018PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Shoot 'Em up, side-scrolling

    Critics
    58
    Metacritic
    Players
    63%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $3.89was $9.99−61%

    Best PC price · Fanatical

  • Go Mecha Ball

    2024PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Mechs, shoot 'Em up

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    86%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $6.40was $19.99−68%

    Best PC price · GreenManGaming

  • Sine Mora

    2012PC · iOS · Android

    Shoot 'Em up, side-scrolling

    Critics
    77
    Metacritic
    Players
    83%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $9.99

    Best PC price · WinGameStore

  • Nitro Express

    2025PC

    Mechs, military

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    75%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $12.99

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Multiplayer

    Zero Wing

    1989PC

    Score attack, shoot 'Em up

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    90%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $4.79was $7.99−40%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Multiplayer

    Iron Meat

    2024PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Score attack, shoot 'Em up

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    96%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $13.99was $19.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Bzzzt

    2023PC · Switch

    Time attack, score attack

    Critics
    91
    Metacritic
    Players
    93%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~7h
    IGDB

    $3.59was $11.99−70%

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.51/hr

  • Multiplayer

    Platypus Reclayed

    2025PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Shoot 'Em up, old school

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    99%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $10.49was $14.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Cotton Reboot!

    2021PC · PS · Switch

    Score attack, shoot 'Em up

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    78%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $14.39was $44.99−68%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Guns of Fury

    2025PC · Switch

    Mechs, shoot 'Em up

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    88%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $8.99was $14.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Multiplayer

    Jets'n'Guns 2

    2020PC · PS · Switch

    Shoot 'Em up, war

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    90%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $6.39was $15.99−60%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Drainus

    2022PC · Switch

    Shoot 'Em up, side-scrolling

    Critics
    81
    Metacritic
    Players
    96%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $7.49was $14.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Multiplayer

    Gibz

    2017PC

    Shoot 'Em up, side-scrolling

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    88%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $1.19was $5.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Kero Blaster

    2014PC · PS · Switch · iOS · Android

    Shoot 'Em up, side-scrolling

    Critics
    82
    Metacritic
    Players
    94%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~2h
    IGDB

    $2.99was $9.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam · $1.45/hr

  • Hell is Other Demons

    2019PC · PS · Switch

    Shoot 'Em up, platforming

    Critics
    85
    Metacritic
    Players
    92%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $4.99was $9.99−50%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Multiplayer

    Blazing Chrome

    2019PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Shoot 'Em up, robots

    Critics
    79
    Metacritic
    Players
    88%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~3h
    IGDB

    $4.24was $16.99−75%

    Best PC price · Steam · $1.41/hr

  • Astebreed

    2013PC · PS · Switch

    Mechs, shoot 'Em up

    Critics
    86
    Metacritic
    Players
    87%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~1h
    IGDB

    $3.99was $19.99−80%

    Best PC price · Steam · $3.99/hr

  • Savant: Ascent

    2013PC · iOS · Android

    Score attack, shoot 'Em up

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    93%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~1h
    IGDB

    $0.99was $1.99−50%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Pureya

    2021PC · PS · Xbox · Switch · iOS · Android

    Score attack, shoot 'Em up

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    96%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $1.49was $5.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Pirate Pop Plus

    2016PC · Switch

    Score attack, shoot 'Em up

    Critics
    65
    Metacritic
    Players
    88%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $1.19was $2.99−60%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Luftrausers

    2014PC · Android

    Score attack, shoot 'Em up

    Critics
    80
    Metacritic
    Players
    91%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $1.85was $9.24−80%

    Best PC price · GamesPlanet UK