Choose Project Zomboid
Choose Project Zomboid if you want a Simulation game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94% positive across 147,516 reviews.
Project Zomboid vs DeadPoly
Project Zomboid and DeadPoly both land in Indie, RPG, 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, RPG, Early Access on Steam. Project Zomboid (2013) is 9 years older than DeadPoly (2022). Project Zomboid scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than DeadPoly (78.7% 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 DeadPoly
Choose DeadPoly if you want an Action, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer game with MMO, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3,869 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Project Zomboid and DeadPoly sit in Indie, RPG, and Early Access 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
 Project Zomboid |  DeadPoly | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Casual, 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) | 78.7% positive (3,869 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | The Indie Stone | TFL Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG, Early Access on Steam.
- Project Zomboid (2013) is 9 years older than DeadPoly (2022).
- Project Zomboid scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than DeadPoly (78.7% positive).
- DeadPoly 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, DeadPoly is Deck Playable.
Project Zomboid vs DeadPoly — FAQ
- Which is better, Project Zomboid or DeadPoly?
- On Steam reviews Project Zomboid scores higher (94% positive) than DeadPoly (78.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Project Zomboid is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Project Zomboid or DeadPoly first?
- If you want chronology, Project Zomboid (2013) came out before DeadPoly (2022). 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 DeadPoly similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG, 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 DeadPoly 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; DeadPoly ships Online Co-op, Co-op.