Choose Project Zomboid
Choose Project Zomboid if you want a RPG game with Shared/Split Screen, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. 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 Crushed
Project Zomboid and Crushed 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 Crushed (2020). Project Zomboid scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Crushed (49.1% positive). 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 Crushed
Choose Crushed if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crushed launched in 2020.
Both Project Zomboid and Crushed sit in Indie, Simulation, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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
 Project Zomboid |  Crushed | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (147,516 reviews) | 49.1% positive (53 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | The Indie Stone | NipoBox |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Project Zomboid (2013) is 7 years older than Crushed (2020).
- Project Zomboid scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Crushed (49.1% positive).
- Crushed is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Project Zomboid (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Project Zomboid is Deck Verified, Crushed is Deck Playable.
Project Zomboid vs Crushed — FAQ
- Should I play Project Zomboid or Crushed first?
- If you want chronology, Project Zomboid (2013) came out before Crushed (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 Crushed 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.
- Do both Project Zomboid and Crushed have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Project Zomboid ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Crushed ships Online Co-op, Co-op.