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 SCP
Project Zomboid and SCP 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 12 years older than SCP (2025). Project Zomboid scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than SCP (41.2% 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 SCP
Choose SCP if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. SCP launched in 2025.
Both Project Zomboid and SCP 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 |  SCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, 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) | 41.2% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Indie Stone | Molance Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Project Zomboid (2013) is 12 years older than SCP (2025).
- Project Zomboid scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than SCP (41.2% positive).
- SCP is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Project Zomboid (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Project Zomboid has co-op; SCP does not.
- Steam Deck: Project Zomboid is Deck Verified, SCP is Deck Playable.
Project Zomboid vs SCP — FAQ
- Should I play Project Zomboid or SCP first?
- If you want chronology, Project Zomboid (2013) came out before SCP (2025). 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 SCP 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 SCP have multiplayer like Project Zomboid?
- No. Project Zomboid supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while SCP is listed as single-player only.