ZPF (2026)

Developer: ZPF Team
Publisher: Mega Cat Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 45 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, retro-inspired horizontal shooter that feels like a classic arcade blast with tight controls and punishing but fair difficulty.

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What players say

Players love the pixel art and music, but the PC port is a barebones emulator with no save states or online leaderboards. The one-hit kills punish mistakes harshly, and some struggle to see bullets against the busy backgrounds. A few call it a lost Genesis classic while others find the emulation unacceptable.

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