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Halo Zero

About this entry

Halo Zero is a well-known fan-made 2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up game for PC, originally created by developer Dobermann and released in 2005. The game features fast-paced action where players control a Spartan, battling Covenant forces across various levels. The plot is loosely based on the 'Fall of Reach,' serving as a prequel to the first official game. It includes both a campaign mode with multiple difficulty settings and a multiplayer mode. Despite its age, it remains a beloved piece of fan game history.

Halo Zero is listed as a Fan Games & Homebrew entry in CheckpointDB's preservation database.

It is grouped under Shoot Em Up|Platformer, making it easier to compare with related preservation projects and enhanced classics.

This record is treated as its own version or project, separate from normal game database entries.

Requirements are not individually verified yet, so the flags below should be treated as leads rather than confirmed instructions.

Source and freshness

Catalog source
The Gaming Emporium
Source observation
Sep 21, 2026
Last editorial verification
Unknown

Features

Fan GameShoot 'em Up

Notes

Setup: Available as a free download for Windows PC (may require compatibility settings on modern OS).