Skip to main content

Project Zero

Project Zero Game Cover
24%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Platforms

PCWindows
Buy NowGet on Steam Buy NowGet on itch.io Store
Project Zero Game Cover

About Project Zero

Project Zero is a single player and multiplayer tactical shooter game with a violence theme. It was developed by j0pezz and was released on August 23, 2024. It received negative reviews from players.

A fast-paced FPS where precision and movement decide every fight. Choose your weapons, master maps, and challenge other players and/or bots in casual or competitive matches.

Genres & Tags
Play Modes
Project Zero screenshot
Project Zero screenshot
Project Zero screenshot
Project Zero screenshot
Project Zero screenshot
Project Zero screenshot
Project Zero screenshot
Project Zero screenshot
Skip Games Like Project Zero

Games Like Project Zero

Looking for games like Project Zero? Here are top tactical shooter recommendations with a violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with SHRAPNEL, Reflex Arena or EXFIL.

SHRAPNEL Image
73%491reviews

SHRAPNEL

2026Tactical Shooter
PCWindows
Games like SHRAPNEL
Reflex Arena Image
86%2.2kreviews

Reflex Arena

2017Shooter
PCWindows
Games like Reflex Arena
EXFIL Image
54%533reviews

EXFIL

2024Tactical Shooter
PCWindows
Games like EXFIL
Level Zero: Extraction Image
66%2.6kreviews

Level Zero: Extraction

2025Survival Shooter
Xbox Series X|SPCPlaystation 5+3
Games like Level Zero: Extraction
Open Mod 2025 Image
66%521reviews

Open Mod 2025

2023Tactical Shooter
PCWindows
Games like Open Mod 2025
Second Extinction Image
61%3.6kreviews

Second Extinction

2020Open World Hack and Slash
Xbox Series X|SPCEpic Games+4
Games like Second Extinction
Masked Forces Image
64%404reviews

Masked Forces

2016Casual Shooter
PCWii UTablet+7
Games like Masked Forces
Whispefall Image
85%1.1kreviews

Whispefall

Action
PCWindows
Games like Whispefall
Polygon Bit Battle Royale Image
52%39reviews

Polygon Bit Battle Royale

2025Survival Shooter
LinuxPCMac OS+1
Games like Polygon Bit Battle Royale
Toaster Arena Image
91%651reviews

Toaster Arena

2025Casual Shooter
PCWindows
Games like Toaster Arena
More games like Project Zero
Skip User Reviews

Reviews

40%Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • Concept of using a camera to capture and fight ghosts is unique and has potential.
  • Fans of Japanese folklore and ghost stories may appreciate the haunting atmosphere.
  • Developers are responsive and seem committed to improving the game.
  • Gameplay features clunky controls, sluggish movement, and awkward aiming.
  • Matchmaking is ineffective, with very few active players and unchallenging bots.
  • Graphics and audio are low quality, with repetitive sounds and outdated visuals.

  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The gameplay features an interesting camera obscura mechanic for photographing spirits, but it is frequently hindered by poor pacing, weak mechanics, and questionable design choices that detract from the overall experience.

    • “The signature Camera Obscura mechanic is neat in theory: you photograph spirits to damage them.”
    • “The horror is there, but too often it’s bogged down by poor pacing, weak mechanics, and design choices that hurt more than help.”
    • “The signature camera obscura mechanic is neat in theory: you photograph spirits to damage them.”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Optimization is generally hampered by graphical and technical issues, with users noting texture glitches and performance problems, particularly in remastered versions.

    • “Graphical and technical issues are noticeable, with some texture problems detracting from the experience, especially in the remastered versions.”
    • “Performance is inconsistent, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.”
    • “Optimization is lacking, causing frequent frame rate drops and stuttering during intense sequences.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The graphics have been widely criticized for looking outdated and low-quality, resembling early Unity assets from 2009, with additional texture and performance issues, particularly in the remastered versions. Overall, the visual presentation is considered clunky and subpar.

    • “Movement is clunky, shooting feels wrong, and the graphics look like a free Unity asset flip from 2009.”
    • “Graphical and technical issues: noticeable texture and performance problems, especially in the remastered versions.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is undermined by the repetitive and overused "oh sh*t" reaction to every kill, which quickly loses its comedic effect. While the game's trashy aesthetic suggests potential for humor, the overall experience feels stale and unengaging.

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's monetization relies on microtransactions, which some users specifically highlight. However, detailed opinions on their impact are not provided.

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features a haunting atmosphere that effectively captures the essence of Japanese folklore and ghost stories, appealing to fans of these themes.

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding is made tedious by sluggish controls, resulting in slow and frustrating movement during exploration.

  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The story suffers from slow pacing and feels overly long, with some sections seeming padded and lacking meaningful content.

    • “Pacing and length: the story drags; parts feel padded just for time rather than content.”
Skip Game Offers

Buy Project Zero

Skip Videos

Videos

Skip FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Project Zero is a tactical shooter game with violence theme. Common tags for Project Zero include free to play, first-person, 3D, indie, fast-paced and others.

Project Zero is available on PC and Windows.

Project Zero was released on August 23, 2024.

Project Zero was developed by j0pezz.

Project Zero has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked Project Zero for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Project Zero is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include SHRAPNEL, Reflex Arena, EXFIL, Level Zero: Extraction, Open Mod 2025 and others.