Project Zomboid vs Tommyknockers
Project Zomboid and Tommyknockers 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 5 years older than Tommyknockers (2018). Tommyknockers is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Project Zomboid (1.99 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Project Zomboid |  Tommyknockers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (147,516 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Indie Stone | Gray Wolf Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Project Zomboid (2013) is 5 years older than Tommyknockers (2018).
- Tommyknockers is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Project Zomboid (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Project Zomboid has co-op; Tommyknockers does not.
- Project Zomboid is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Tommyknockers has no Deck rating yet.
Project Zomboid vs Tommyknockers — FAQ
- Should I play Project Zomboid or Tommyknockers first?
- If you want chronology, Project Zomboid (2013) came out before Tommyknockers (2018). 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 Tommyknockers 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.
- Does Tommyknockers have multiplayer like Project Zomboid?
- No. Project Zomboid supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Tommyknockers is listed as single-player only.
- Does Project Zomboid run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Project Zomboid is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Tommyknockers doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.