Project Zomboid vs PolyZ
Project Zomboid and PolyZ both land in Indie, 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, Early Access on Steam. Project Zomboid (2013) is 11 years older than PolyZ (2024). Project Zomboid scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than PolyZ (55.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Project Zomboid |  PolyZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (147,516 reviews) | 55.9% positive (68 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | The Indie Stone | Thirteen37 Games™ |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Project Zomboid (2013) is 11 years older than PolyZ (2024).
- Project Zomboid scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than PolyZ (55.9% positive).
- PolyZ is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Project Zomboid (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Project Zomboid is Deck Verified, PolyZ is Deck Playable.
Project Zomboid vs PolyZ — FAQ
- Should I play Project Zomboid or PolyZ first?
- If you want chronology, Project Zomboid (2013) came out before PolyZ (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 Project Zomboid and PolyZ similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 PolyZ 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; PolyZ ships Online Co-op, Co-op.