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ZeroRanger

Vertical arcade shooter with dense bullets and unlockable weapons

System Erasure · Released Sep 28, 2018

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Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 2,193
Recent reviews
Very Positive
88% of 17 in 30 days
Players
9
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Sep 29, 2022
Minimum PC
1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is ZeroRanger?

This vertically scrolling 2D shooter puts you in a fighter facing an alien invasion. You shoot enemies and dodge projectiles through stages, unlocking new weapons and abilities as you progress.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy demanding arcade shooters built around repeated runs
  • +you like dodging dense bullet patterns while unlocking weapons
  • +you value pixel art and a prominent soundtrack

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer slower combat with fewer projectiles to dodge
  • −you dislike repeating difficult stages to improve your runs

What players say

94% of 2,193 reviews are positive · 88% of 17 in the last 30 days

Players praise the soundtrack, pixel art, and escalating action; some say the continue system helps them learn. The most common complaint is that failing near the end can erase save progress and require replaying earlier stages.

Players over time

▲ +17% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 20 players on Sep 27, 2026.

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Nov 7, 20269
Nov 6, 202615
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Nov 3, 20267
Nov 2, 202613
Nov 1, 202610
Oct 31, 20267
Oct 30, 20268
Oct 29, 20269
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Oct 27, 202612
Oct 26, 202614
Oct 25, 20267
Oct 24, 202612
Oct 23, 202615
Oct 22, 20269
Oct 21, 202611
Oct 20, 20268
Oct 19, 20268
Oct 18, 202610
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Oct 15, 20260
Oct 14, 202616
Oct 13, 202610
Oct 12, 202614
Oct 11, 202615
Oct 10, 20267
Oct 9, 20269
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Oct 7, 20268
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Oct 5, 202617
Oct 4, 202610
Oct 3, 202612
Oct 2, 202610
Oct 1, 202610
Sep 30, 202614
Sep 29, 20267
Sep 28, 202615
Sep 27, 202620
Sep 26, 20269
Sep 25, 20265
Sep 24, 202612
Sep 23, 20262
Sep 23, 202611
Sep 22, 20268

How many players finish ZeroRanger?

22% of Steam players have unlocked «SYSTEM ENDLESS», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

ZeroRanger screenshot 1

ZeroRanger system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run ZeroRanger?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS
Vista, 7, 8, 10
Processor
2+ GHz
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
150 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Does ZeroRanger have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does ZeroRanger run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Native resolution not supported
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
1
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does ZeroRanger use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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