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Zero-based World-从零开始 vs UpWorld - Multiplayer

Zero-based World-从零开始 and UpWorld - Multiplayer 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 4 years older than UpWorld - Multiplayer (2024). UpWorld - Multiplayer is currently ~61% cheaper on Steam than Zero-based World-从零开始 (7.49 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 an Early Access game with MMO. Zero-based World-从零开始 launched in 2020.

Choose UpWorld - Multiplayer

Choose UpWorld - Multiplayer if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 61% cheaper on the Steam Store. UpWorld - Multiplayer launched in 2024.

Both Zero-based World-从零开始 and UpWorld - Multiplayer sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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 UpWorld - Multiplayer — Steam metadata comparison
Zero-based World-从零开始 — Steam game coverZero-based World-从零开始UpWorld - Multiplayer — Steam game coverUpWorld - Multiplayer
Released20202024
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Early AccessAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price18.99 USD7.49 USD
Steam reviews7 reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DeveloperszerogameAkshay Gadekar, No Coding Guru

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Zero-based World-从零开始 vs UpWorld - Multiplayer — FAQ

Should I play Zero-based World-从零开始 or UpWorld - Multiplayer first?
If you want chronology, Zero-based World-从零开始 (2020) came out before UpWorld - Multiplayer (2024). 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 UpWorld - Multiplayer 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 UpWorld - Multiplayer 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; UpWorld - Multiplayer ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
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