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ZPF

ZPF Team · Published by Mega Cat Studios · Official site ↗

Mostly Positive — 76% positive (25 reviews) · 28 achievements

Last updated 28 Sept 2026

ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter originally designed for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.

DJCTQ 10Full Controller Support

£8.50

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4 Sept 2026Lowest: £8.50 · Highest: £8.5010 Oct 2026

Action, Adventure, Indie · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games

Navigate through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien worlds, blasting your way past epic bosses in this 2026 indie action-adventure.

About this game

Inspired by classic horizontal shooters like Lords of Thunder, Elemental Master, and the Thunderforce series, ZPF is a passion project from the designer and developer of Super XYX and Tänzer.



Players will dodge and weave through intense bullet patterns, unleashing a barrage of firepower upon hordes of unique and challenging enemies.



Choose your hero - from the teleporting trickster to the laser-wielding warrior! Each character boasts a distinct playstyle with unique shots and melee attacks.



Brace yourself for epic encounters with mid and end-stage bosses, each demanding a different strategy to defeat.



Upgrade your arsenal and gain valuable tips between levels at each of the world’s in-game shops.



Finish every stage and discover a treasure trove of hidden secrets.

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 CPU 750 2.67GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 700 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 CPU 750 2.67GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 700 MB available space

Supported Languages

English*
*languages with full audio support

Latest news

  • Community & EventsOfficial

    ZPF is 25% OFF for Steam Cyberpunk Fest!

    Hey everyone!Quick pit stop with some exciting news for the community!  Steam’s Cyberpunk Fest is officially live, and we’re running a discount for the duration of the event. From now through August 10th at 10:00 AM PT, ZPF is 25% Off on Steam.If you’ve already been playing, you're set. But if you have friends, Discord servers, or shmup fans in your orbit who’ve been sitting on the fence, now’s the best time to throw a link their way and drag them into the bullet hell.Check it out here: bit.ly/ZPFSteamCyberPunkFestAs always, your support keeps our engines running hot. If you want to help us make some noise during the event:Spread the word: Got friends or Discord servers that love shmups? Throw a link their way while the discount is live!Leave a Review: If you've been blasting through levels on Steam, dropping a quick review on our page helps visibility tremendously!Thank you all for being the absolute best backers. Now get back out there, dodge those bullet patterns, and chase those high scores! — The ZPF Team & Mega Cat Studios
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  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    ZPF is 20% Off for the Steam Summer Sale + Lethal Wedding Featured Artists!

    Hey guys!Huge news to kick things off today: The Steam Summer Sale has officially arrived! If you've been waiting to grab an extra copy for a friend, or if you just want to spread the word, ZPF is20% OFF starting today until July 10.Grab ZPF at 20% OFF on Steam right here!Meanwhile, Over at Lethal Wedding... 👰Here is a little surprise fact for the ZPF crew. Gryzor, the mastermind and artist behind ZPF, actually teamed up with us for Lethal Wedding! He lent his incredible talents to help out with the character design, specifically cooking up some of the enemies you'll be running into throughout the full game.We are heading into our final days on Kickstarter, and things are reaching a total fever pitch. To celebrate, today's update shines a spotlight on two of our incredible guest creators, featuring art reveals and interviews with both Gryzor and Simon Butler. Here is a quick look at what just dropped:Fresh Retro Terrors from Gryzor!If you backed ZPF, one of our most successful Kickstarter campaigns to date, or played Super XYX, you already know Gryzor’s incredible range as a pixel artist. He has a unique talent for switching styles, going from the heavy, futuristic fantasy-horror of ZPF to the vibrant space skies of Super XYX. Now, he is bringing that creative energy to Lethal Wedding with a massive homage to a classic that heavily inspired us: Zombies Ate My Neighbors. To show you what he put together for the game, we have a mix of final game art and gameplay, a scrapped concept from the cutting room floor, and a full interview. Let’s get right into it:The Chainsaw Clown & Hedgemaze Level Gryzor completely designed and animated our terrifying new Chainsaw Clown, alongside a dedicated tribute stage called the Chainsaw Hedgemaze Mayhem level. Check out the video below to see the stage in action:⚠️ Please Note: This footage is a super duper work in progress! Things are still being tweaked, tuned, and polished, but we couldn't wait to give you a sneak peek.ALSO, did yo...
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  • Community & EventsOfficial

    ZPF joins Steam Bullet Fest!

    Locked and loaded!The sirens are blaring, and the screen is filling up with neon destruction. Steam Bullet Fest is officially live, and ZPF is right in the thick of the action! From June 8 to June 15 (ending at 10 AM PT), we are celebrating the glorious chaos of the shoot-'em-up genre alongside the best bullet-hells on Steam.Enjoy the sweet deal: 15% off the original price. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to test your reflexes, weave through impossible bullet patterns, and crush massive bosses, this is it.See you on the chaotic ride!The ZPF Team & Mega Cat Studios
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  • Patch NotesOfficial

    ZPF Patch Update Alert

    Hey everyone!We've just rolled out a fresh and new update. Thank you all for your patience and for reporting these issues to us!Here is the breakdown of what is changing in this patch:Added Display Settings to ConsolesAdded Controls Overlay Toggle to disable the Controls Overlay at the bottom of the screenFix for achievements "Get Your Hand Stamped At the Door" and "MAXIMUM Power!" not triggeringFix for boss achievements not unlockingIf you run into any further bugs after this patch, please keep sending them our way through the following options:Bug report formJoin us on Discord
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  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    Double Bundle Drop: Bullet-Hell Chaos & Space Mining

    Hey everyone,The launch of ZPF has been a total blast. Seeing you guys shred through levels and share your gameplay clips is exactly what we wanted to see when we set out to make this game.If you’re looking to expand your library with more high-octane action, we have two new collaboration bundles live on Steam today.Double the Gryzor, Double the ActionWe’ve officially joined forces with the other side of the legendary "Gryzor" universe. It’s no surprise that ZPF and Super XYX share that same high-octane visual DNA when every frame of incredible pixel art across both titles was forged by Gryzor himself.Super XYX is a masterclass in vertical shooting. It’s got that crisp, high-end look that feels like a lost Sega Saturn classic. Think intense bullet patterns, massive boss fights, and some of the most detailed pixel art in the genre. If you love the high-speed energy of ZPF, you’re going to feel right at home here.Grab the ZPF x Super XYX Bundle at 20% OFF here!Orbital Detour We’re also branching out to link up with the team behind Void Miner, created by RyanJakob.Void Miner brings a unique flavor to the table! This incremental roguelite throws you deep into an asteroid field where you'll be mining and upgrading your way through the vacuum of space. It offers an addictive, high-speed loop that serves as the perfect orbital detour when you need a breather from the intense bullet-hell of ZPF while still satisfying that urge to blast debris into stardust.Grab the ZPF x Void Miner Bundle at 15% OFF here!-Thanks for the support and for keeping the arcade spirit alive. We can't wait to see more of those run highlights.Back to the cockpit!— The ZPF Team & Mega Cat Studios 🚀🐾
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