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Zero-based World-从零开始 vs World Of Mana

Zero-based World-从零开始 and World Of Mana both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Zero-based World-从零开始 (2020) is 3 years older than World Of Mana (2023). World Of Mana is currently ~74% cheaper on Steam than Zero-based World-从零开始 (4.99 USD vs. 18.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Zero-based World-从零开始

Choose Zero-based World-从零开始 if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. Zero-based World-从零开始 launched in 2020.

Choose World Of Mana

Choose World Of Mana if you want a Strategy and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 74% cheaper on the Steam Store. World Of Mana launched in 2023.

Both Zero-based World-从零开始 and World Of Mana sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

Zero-based World-从零开始 vs World Of Mana — Steam metadata comparison
Zero-based World-从零开始 — Steam game coverZero-based World-从零开始World Of Mana — Steam game coverWorld Of Mana
Released20202023
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Early AccessAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price18.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews7 reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DeveloperszerogameSANGWOO LEE

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Zero-based World-从零开始 vs World Of Mana — FAQ

Should I play Zero-based World-从零开始 or World Of Mana first?
If you want chronology, Zero-based World-从零开始 (2020) came out before World Of Mana (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Zero-based World-从零开始 and World Of Mana similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Do both Zero-based World-从零开始 and World Of Mana have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Zero-based World-从零开始 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; World Of Mana ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Zero-based World-从零开始 vs World Of Mana — Verdict (2026) · imho.run