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Zero-based World-从零开始 vs Grudge

Zero-based World-从零开始 and Grudge both land in Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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 Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. Zero-based World-从零开始 (2020) is 4 years older than Grudge (2024). Grudge is free; Zero-based World-从零开始 is paid (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 Action, Simulation, and Casual experience. Zero-based World-从零开始 launched in 2020.

Choose Grudge

Choose Grudge if you want a Strategy, RPG, and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Grudge launched in 2024.

Both Zero-based World-从零开始 and Grudge sit in Indie, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer 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 Grudge — Steam metadata comparison
Zero-based World-从零开始 — Steam game coverZero-based World-从零开始Grudge — Steam game coverGrudge
Released20202024
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Early AccessStrategy, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Unsupported
Price18.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews7 reviews68.4% positive (19 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DeveloperszerogameGrudge Studio

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Zero-based World-从零开始 vs Grudge — FAQ

Should I play Zero-based World-从零开始 or Grudge first?
If you want chronology, Zero-based World-从零开始 (2020) came out before Grudge (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 Grudge similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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 Grudge 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; Grudge ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Is Grudge free?
Yes — Grudge is a free-to-play Steam title. Zero-based World-从零开始 is paid (18.99 USD).
Zero-based World-从零开始 vs Grudge — Verdict (2026) · imho.run