Choose Project Zomboid
Choose Project Zomboid if you want the Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op 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 Zector 7
Project Zomboid and Zector 7 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 11 years older than Zector 7 (2024). Zector 7 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 Zector 7
Choose Zector 7 if you want an Action, Strategy, and Adventure game with MMO and Steam Timeline. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zector 7 launched in 2024.
Both Project Zomboid and Zector 7 sit in Indie, Simulation, and RPG 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 |  Zector 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, 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 | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | The Indie Stone | SocksandGoats Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Project Zomboid (2013) is 11 years older than Zector 7 (2024).
- Zector 7 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Project Zomboid (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Project Zomboid is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Zector 7 has no Deck rating yet.
Project Zomboid vs Zector 7 — FAQ
- Should I play Project Zomboid or Zector 7 first?
- If you want chronology, Project Zomboid (2013) came out before Zector 7 (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 Zector 7 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.
- Do both Project Zomboid and Zector 7 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; Zector 7 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Project Zomboid run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Project Zomboid is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Zector 7 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.