Choose Project Zomboid
Choose Project Zomboid if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP side of the pairing. 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 NO MAN IS AN ISLAND
Project Zomboid and NO MAN IS AN ISLAND both land in Indie, Simulation, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Project Zomboid (2013) is 7 years older than NO MAN IS AN ISLAND (2020). NO MAN IS AN ISLAND is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Project Zomboid (9.99 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 NO MAN IS AN ISLAND
Choose NO MAN IS AN ISLAND if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. NO MAN IS AN ISLAND launched in 2020.
Both Project Zomboid and NO MAN IS AN ISLAND sit in Indie, Simulation, and RPG 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 |  NO MAN IS AN ISLAND | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (147,516 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Indie Stone | ISLE GAME |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Project Zomboid (2013) is 7 years older than NO MAN IS AN ISLAND (2020).
- NO MAN IS AN ISLAND is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Project Zomboid (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Project Zomboid has co-op; NO MAN IS AN ISLAND does not.
- Project Zomboid is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; NO MAN IS AN ISLAND has no Deck rating yet.
Project Zomboid vs NO MAN IS AN ISLAND — FAQ
- Should I play Project Zomboid or NO MAN IS AN ISLAND first?
- If you want chronology, Project Zomboid (2013) came out before NO MAN IS AN ISLAND (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 NO MAN IS AN ISLAND similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, RPG 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 NO MAN IS AN ISLAND have multiplayer like Project Zomboid?
- No. Project Zomboid supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while NO MAN IS AN ISLAND is listed as single-player only.
- Does Project Zomboid run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Project Zomboid is rated Deck Verified by Valve. NO MAN IS AN ISLAND doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.