Choose WWII Zombies
Choose WWII Zombies if it matches what drew you to this matchup. WWII Zombies launched in 2020.
WWII Zombies vs The Horror Occultist
WWII Zombies and The Horror Occultist both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. WWII Zombies (2020) is 6 years older than The Horror Occultist (2026). The Horror Occultist is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than WWII Zombies (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 The Horror Occultist
Choose The Horror Occultist if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Horror Occultist launched in 2026.
Both WWII Zombies and The Horror Occultist sit in Action 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
 WWII Zombies |  The Horror Occultist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 88.5% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | StarK Software | Cow Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- WWII Zombies (2020) is 6 years older than The Horror Occultist (2026).
- The Horror Occultist is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than WWII Zombies (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
WWII Zombies vs The Horror Occultist — FAQ
- Should I play WWII Zombies or The Horror Occultist first?
- If you want chronology, WWII Zombies (2020) came out before The Horror Occultist (2026). 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 WWII Zombies and The Horror Occultist similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.