Choose ZLM Crafter
Choose ZLM Crafter if it matches what drew you to this matchup. ZLM Crafter launched in 2019.
ZLM Crafter vs BORIS RUSSIAN BEAR
ZLM Crafter and BORIS RUSSIAN BEAR both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. ZLM Crafter (2019) is 2 years older than BORIS RUSSIAN BEAR (2021). BORIS RUSSIAN BEAR is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than ZLM Crafter (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 BORIS RUSSIAN BEAR
Choose BORIS RUSSIAN BEAR if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. BORIS RUSSIAN BEAR launched in 2021.
Both ZLM Crafter and BORIS RUSSIAN BEAR sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 ZLM Crafter |  BORIS RUSSIAN BEAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 85.3% positive (252 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | WONG KWAN CHI | Guilty Pleasure Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- ZLM Crafter (2019) is 2 years older than BORIS RUSSIAN BEAR (2021).
- BORIS RUSSIAN BEAR is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than ZLM Crafter (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- BORIS RUSSIAN BEAR is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ZLM Crafter has no Deck rating yet.
ZLM Crafter vs BORIS RUSSIAN BEAR — FAQ
- Should I play ZLM Crafter or BORIS RUSSIAN BEAR first?
- If you want chronology, ZLM Crafter (2019) came out before BORIS RUSSIAN BEAR (2021). 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 ZLM Crafter and BORIS RUSSIAN BEAR similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.