Choose Project Zomboid
Choose Project Zomboid if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 147,516 Steam reviews back the pick.
Project Zomboid vs Eclipse Horde
Project Zomboid and Eclipse Horde both land in Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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, Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Project Zomboid (2013) is 7 years older than Eclipse Horde (2020). Eclipse Horde is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Project Zomboid (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Eclipse Horde
Choose Eclipse Horde if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Eclipse Horde launched in 2020.
Both Project Zomboid and Eclipse Horde sit in Indie, Simulation, and Early Access on Steam, 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
 Project Zomboid |  Eclipse Horde | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (147,516 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Indie Stone | Ezorisudo |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Project Zomboid (2013) is 7 years older than Eclipse Horde (2020).
- Eclipse Horde is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Project Zomboid (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Project Zomboid has co-op; Eclipse Horde does not.
- Project Zomboid is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Eclipse Horde has no Deck rating yet.
Project Zomboid vs Eclipse Horde — FAQ
- Should I play Project Zomboid or Eclipse Horde first?
- If you want chronology, Project Zomboid (2013) came out before Eclipse Horde (2020). 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 Project Zomboid and Eclipse Horde similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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.
- Does Eclipse Horde have multiplayer like Project Zomboid?
- No. Project Zomboid supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Eclipse Horde is listed as single-player only.
- Does Project Zomboid run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Project Zomboid is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Eclipse Horde doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.