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.
Zero-based World-从零开始 vs Afterinfection
Zero-based World-从零开始 and Afterinfection 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 5 years older than Afterinfection (2025). Afterinfection is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Zero-based World-从零开始 (8.99 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 Afterinfection
Choose Afterinfection if you want a Strategy and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. Afterinfection launched in 2025.
Both Zero-based World-从零开始 and Afterinfection 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 |  Afterinfection | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 18.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 57.5% positive (261 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | zerogame | RePatrick21 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Zero-based World-从零开始 (2020) is 5 years older than Afterinfection (2025).
- Afterinfection is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Zero-based World-从零开始 (8.99 USD vs. 18.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Zero-based World-从零开始 vs Afterinfection — FAQ
- Should I play Zero-based World-从零开始 or Afterinfection first?
- If you want chronology, Zero-based World-从零开始 (2020) came out before Afterinfection (2025). 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 Afterinfection 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 Afterinfection 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; Afterinfection ships Online Co-op, Co-op.