Project Zomboid vs Ludoria
Project Zomboid and Ludoria 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 4 years older than Ludoria (2017). Project Zomboid scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Ludoria (27.3% 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 |  Ludoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (147,516 reviews) | 27.3% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | The Indie Stone | Eminent Softworks |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG, Early Access on Steam.
- Project Zomboid (2013) is 4 years older than Ludoria (2017).
- Project Zomboid scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Ludoria (27.3% positive).
- Ludoria is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Project Zomboid (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Project Zomboid is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Ludoria has no Deck rating yet.
Project Zomboid vs Ludoria — FAQ
- Should I play Project Zomboid or Ludoria first?
- If you want chronology, Project Zomboid (2013) came out before Ludoria (2017). 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 Ludoria 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 Ludoria 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; Ludoria ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Does Project Zomboid run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Project Zomboid is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Ludoria doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.