What games are most similar to Xero?

The most similar games to Xero include Crimson Phoenix Rise, Mariachi Undead, METAL SUITS: Counter-attack, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

Xero is a Action, Adventure, Indie game with popular tags including Hero Shooter, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Hack and Slash, Shoot 'Em Up.

Best hero shooter games like Xero?

If you're looking for more hero shooter games like Xero, try Crimson Phoenix Rise, Mariachi Undead, METAL SUITS: Counter-attack. These share the Hero Shooter tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Xero?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Xero. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Xero but more metroidvania?

To find games emphasizing metroidvania, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Metroidvania alongside Hero Shooter. You can also explore the metroidvania tag page directly.

Games Like Xero

Top Similar Games to Xero

Crimson Phoenix Rise (2022) — Shared: Metroidvania, Hero Shooter, 2D Platformer. Also features souls-like and 2d fighter. Tags: Metroidvania, Hero Shooter, 2D Platformer
Mariachi Undead0 — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Platformer, Beat 'em up. Also features hand-drawn and rhythm. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Platformer, Beat 'em up
METAL SUITS: Counter-attack (2025) — Shared: Hero Shooter, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features 2d and multiple endings. Tags: Hero Shooter, 2D Platformer, Platformer
KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT (2024) — Shared: Hack and Slash, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer. Also features side scroller and action-adventure. Tags: Hack and Slash, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer
Blast Hopper (2025) — Shared: 2D Platformer, Hero Shooter, Metroidvania. Also features twin stick shooter and action. Tags: 2D Platformer, Hero Shooter, Metroidvania
Shootvaders: The Beginning (2021) — Shared: Hero Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Flight. Also features top-down shooter and 2d fighter. Tags: Hero Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Flight
OttoPunks: Gangs of Bosphorus0 — Shared: Arcade, Beat 'em up, Metroidvania. Also features exploration and 2.5d. Tags: Arcade, Beat 'em up, Metroidvania
Alien Up0 — Shared: Hero Shooter, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features action-adventure and female protagonist. Tags: Hero Shooter, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up
ARENIX (2020) — Shared: Hero Shooter, Beat 'em up, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features casual and action. Tags: Hero Shooter, Beat 'em up, Shoot 'Em Up
Pacific Strafe (2023) — Shared: Hero Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Flight. Also features top-down shooter and action. Tags: Hero Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Flight
Bushiden0 — Shared: Metroidvania, Beat 'em up, 2D Platformer. Also features action-adventure and nonlinear. Tags: Metroidvania, Beat 'em up, 2D Platformer
Heavy Metal Titans (2023) — Shared: Arcade, Platformer, Shooter. Also features action and adventure. Tags: Arcade, Platformer, Shooter
PENGURU (2024) — Shared: Hack and Slash, Shooter, Arcade. Also features action and adventure. Tags: Hack and Slash, Shooter, Arcade
Kong: Survivor Instinct (2024) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Beat 'em up. Also features singleplayer and exploration. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Beat 'em up
The Darkest Tales — Into the Nightmare (2021) — Shared: Platformer, 2D Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features free to play and adventure. Tags: Platformer, 2D Platformer, Metroidvania
Nucleuz Underground (2024) — Shared: Arcade, Shooter, Platformer. Also features action and action-adventure. Tags: Arcade, Shooter, Platformer
Olber's Paradox (2026) — Shared: Arcade, Beat 'em up, Shooter. Also features action and casual. Tags: Arcade, Beat 'em up, Shooter
Stargazer (2024) — Shared: Arcade, Beat 'em up, Platformer. Also features adventure and casual. Tags: Arcade, Beat 'em up, Platformer
Iaijutsu (2023) — Shared: Arcade, Beat 'em up, Platformer. Also features action and side scroller. Tags: Arcade, Beat 'em up, Platformer
Marsmare: Alienation (2024) — Shared: Platformer, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer. Also features action and singleplayer. Tags: Platformer, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer
Swords & Bones 4 (2024) — Shared: Arcade, Platformer, Hack and Slash. Also features adventure and action. Tags: Arcade, Platformer, Hack and Slash
Yars Rising (2024) — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features exploration and side scroller. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer
Bazooka Cat: First Episode (2023) — Shared: 2D Platformer, Platformer, Hero Shooter. Also features 2d and side scroller. Tags: 2D Platformer, Platformer, Hero Shooter
Forest Grump0 — Shared: Arcade, Beat 'em up, Shooter. Also features early access and action. Tags: Arcade, Beat 'em up, Shooter
Run Ralph Run (2021) — Shared: Arcade, Platformer, Shooter. Also features adventure and action. Tags: Arcade, Platformer, Shooter
✌ Johnny Rocket (2018) — Shared: Metroidvania, Flight, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features horror and 2d fighter. Tags: Metroidvania, Flight, Shoot 'Em Up
OS ROGUE0 — Shared: Shooter, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features action and futuristic. Tags: Shooter, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up
Pink Devil (2025) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Flight, Shooter. Also features top-down shooter and action-adventure. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Flight, Shooter
Run 'n Gun: Deluxe0 — Shared: Arcade, Beat 'em up, Platformer. Also features action and adventure. Tags: Arcade, Beat 'em up, Platformer
Ragnar (2022) — Shared: Hero Shooter, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features side scroller and action-adventure. Tags: Hero Shooter, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider (2023) — Shared: Hack and Slash, Platformer, Arcade. Also features retro and pixel graphics. Tags: Hack and Slash, Platformer, Arcade
MARS 2120 (2024) — Shared: Metroidvania, Hack and Slash, Platformer. Also features action and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Hack and Slash, Platformer
Vassoul0 — Shared: Arcade, Beat 'em up, Platformer. Also features action and adventure. Tags: Arcade, Beat 'em up, Platformer
Strike Zero0 — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Flight, Beat 'em up. Also features early access and anime. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Flight, Beat 'em up
Sanae Toumaden X2 (2022) — Shared: 2D Platformer, Metroidvania, Hack and Slash. Also features anime and action. Tags: 2D Platformer, Metroidvania, Hack and Slash
Ninja Noboken (2022) — Shared: Metroidvania, Hack and Slash. Also features action-adventure and 2.5d. Tags: Metroidvania, Hack and Slash
Galacticon (2022) — Shared: Hero Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer. Also features precision platformer and action. Tags: Hero Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer
Muzzleloaded (2018) — Shared: Metroidvania, Hero Shooter, 2D Platformer. Also features pixel graphics and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Hero Shooter, 2D Platformer
Ramune's Square Dungeon (2025) — Shared: Platformer, 2D Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features action and 2d. Tags: Platformer, 2D Platformer, Metroidvania
Templar (2025) — Shared: Metroidvania, Hack and Slash, 2D Platformer. Also features souls-like and action-adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Hack and Slash, 2D Platformer
Bankrupt Heroines 2 (2021) — Shared: Arcade, Platformer, Shooter. Also features action and adventure. Tags: Arcade, Platformer, Shooter
Orpheus (2023) — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Hack and Slash. Also features early access and bullet hell. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Hack and Slash
Grapixo Arte em Guerra (2026) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features indie and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, 2D Platformer
Freakland0 — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features 2d and side scroller. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer
Self gunsbase 2D History Shooter (2022) — Shared: Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Platformer. Also features adventure and action. Tags: Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Platformer
Faction Reticent (2025) — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Hack and Slash. Also features action and action rpg. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Hack and Slash
Moolii's Dreamland (2023) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer, Flight. Also features bullet hell and roguelite. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer, Flight
Morkull Ragast's Rage (2025) — Shared: 2D Platformer, Metroidvania, Hack and Slash. Also features action and exploration. Tags: 2D Platformer, Metroidvania, Hack and Slash
Dinopunk: the Cacops adventure (2025) — Shared: Arcade, Platformer, Hero Shooter. Also features action and side scroller. Tags: Arcade, Platformer, Hero Shooter
Fujiwara Phoenix0 — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Beat 'em up. Also features bullet hell and action. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Beat 'em up
Mikaira (Archived) (2022) — Shared: Hero Shooter, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features side scroller and bullet hell. Tags: Hero Shooter, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up
Superhero Simulator (2025) — Shared: Hero Shooter, Metroidvania, Beat 'em up. Also features early access and exploration. Tags: Hero Shooter, Metroidvania, Beat 'em up
Omega-Altro (2021) — Shared: 2D Platformer, Flight, Platformer. Also features 2d and female protagonist. Tags: 2D Platformer, Flight, Platformer
Rushmore (2023) — Shared: Shooter, Hack and Slash, Hero Shooter. Also features action and comedy. Tags: Shooter, Hack and Slash, Hero Shooter
Umbrella Girl (2023) — Shared: Beat 'em up, Hack and Slash. Also features action and action-adventure. Tags: Beat 'em up, Hack and Slash
Funny Bunny Gun0 — Shared: Metroidvania, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer. Also features action and funny. Tags: Metroidvania, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer
Mud River (2021) — Shared: Arcade, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features action and casual. Tags: Arcade, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up
Guns of Fury (2025) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Shooter. Also features pixel graphics and retro. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Shooter
Ghost Yantra0 — Shared: Hack and Slash, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features hand-drawn and parkour. Tags: Hack and Slash, 2D Platformer, Platformer
Tsukiyo: Battle Doll0 — Shared: Platformer, Arcade, Metroidvania. Also features action and exploration. Tags: Platformer, Arcade, Metroidvania