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Games like Zombotron

2019PC

24 games that share what Zombotron does well: sci-fi, shooter and side-scrolling. 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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Multiplayer
ZeroRanger
2018PC
Shoot 'Em up, tough
Critics
unknown
Players
95%
Steam
To beat
~3h
IGDB
$11.99
Best PC price · Steam · $4/hr
Metal Unit
2021PC · Switch
Side-scrolling, tough
Critics
unknown
Players
82%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$2.32~~was $14.99~~−85%
Best PC price · Fanatical
BioGun
2024PC
Shoot 'Em up, platforming
Critics
unknown
Players
87%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$12.59~~was $19.99~~Historical low
Best PC price · Fanatical
Gene Rain
2018PC · PS · Xbox
Shooter, sci-fi
Critics
20
IGDB
Players
35%
Steam
To beat
200h+
IGDB
See priceon PlayStation Store
Ballpoint Universe: Infinite
2013PC · iOS
Shoot 'Em up, side-scrolling
Critics
unknown
Players
87%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$3.99
Best PC price · Fanatical
Multiplayer
Orion: Prelude
2013PC
Shooter, sci-fi
Critics
unknown
Players
77%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$0.99
Best PC price · Steam
Zombie Shooter 2
2009PC
Zombies, shooter
Critics
unknown
Players
80%
Steam
To beat
~5h
IGDB
$4.99
Best PC price · ZOOM Platform · $1/hr
The Desolate Hope
2012PC
Platforming, sci-fi
Critics
unknown
Players
92%
Steam
To beat
unknown
Free
Free to play
Intrusion 2
2012PC
Shoot 'Em up, side-scrolling
Critics
80
Metacritic
Players
93%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$2.29~~was $9.99~~−77%
Best PC price · Steam
Starcom: Nexus
2018PC
Action RPG, sci-fi
Critics
unknown
Players
90%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$9.99~~was $19.99~~−50%
Best PC price · Steam
Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded
2006PC · iOS · Android
Aliens, shoot 'Em up
Critics
unknown
Players
92%
Steam
To beat
~7h
IGDB
$0.99~~was $4.99~~−80%
Best PC price · IndieGala Store · $0.14/hr
Soda Crisis
2022PC
Aliens, shoot 'Em up
Critics
unknown
Players
93%
Steam
To beat
~4h
IGDB
$6.59~~was $10.99~~Historical low
Best PC price · Steam · $1.65/hr
Deadtime Defenders
2025PC
Shoot 'Em up, side-scrolling
Critics
unknown
Players
79%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$9.99
Best PC price · Steam
CrossCode
2018PC · PS · Xbox · Switch
Action RPG, Action-Adventure
Critics
86
Metacritic
Players
92%
Steam
To beat
~47h
IGDB
$3.99~~was $19.99~~Historical low
Best PC price · Steam · $0.09/hr
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
2020PC · PS · Xbox · Switch
Action-Adventure, sci-fi
Critics
77
Metacritic
Players
65%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$5.99~~was $29.99~~−80%
Best PC price · Epic Game Store
Multiplayer
Warframe
2013PC · PS · Xbox · Switch · iOS · Android
Action RPG, shooter
Critics
69
Metacritic
Players
87%
Steam
To beat
200h+
IGDB
Free
Free to play
Drainus
2022PC · Switch
Shoot 'Em up, side-scrolling
Critics
81
Metacritic
Players
96%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$7.49~~was $14.99~~Historical low
Best PC price · Steam
Bit Blaster XL
2016PC
Aliens, shoot 'Em up
Critics
unknown
Players
96%
Steam
To beat
~5h
IGDB
$0.59~~was $0.99~~−40%
Best PC price · Steam · $0.12/hr
Copy Kitty
2018PC
Side-scrolling, platforming
Critics
60
IGDB
Players
97%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$3.74~~was $14.99~~−75%
Best PC price · Steam
Seraph
2016PC · PS
Side-scrolling, platforming
Critics
80
Metacritic
Players
79%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$3.99
Best PC price · Steam
Transmissions: Element 120
2016PC
Zombies, shooter
Critics
unknown
Players
94%
Steam
To beat
~2h
IGDB
Free
Free to play
Multiplayer
Greed: Black Border
2010PC
Action RPG, sci-fi
Critics
unknown
Players
45%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$0.49~~was $4.99~~−90%
Best PC price · IndieGala Store
Mass Effect 2
2010PC
Action RPG, shooter
Critics
94
Metacritic
Players
94%
Steam
To beat
~37h
IGDB
$7.49~~was $29.99~~−75%
Best PC price · Epic Game Store · $0.20/hr
In Game Pass · EA Play
Mega Man 11
2018PC · PS · Xbox · Switch
Side-scrolling, platforming
Critics
80
IGDB
Players
89%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$9.89~~was $29.99~~−67%
Best PC price · Steam