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Zombie Slayer vs Lock Down

Zombie Slayer and Lock Down both land in Action, 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 Action, Early Access on Steam. Zombie Slayer (2020) is 4 years older than Lock Down (2024). Zombie Slayer is currently ~9% cheaper on Steam than Lock Down (9.99 USD vs. 10.99 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 Zombie Slayer

Choose Zombie Slayer if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Online Co-op. Zombie Slayer launched in 2020.

Choose Lock Down

Choose Lock Down if you want the LAN Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Lock Down launched in 2024.

Both Zombie Slayer and Lock Down sit in Action and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Supported, 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

Zombie Slayer vs Lock Down — Steam metadata comparison
Zombie Slayer — Steam game coverZombie SlayerLock Down — Steam game coverLock Down
Released20202024
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Early AccessAction, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD10.99 USD
Steam reviews5 reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersBarely GamesClinton Hughes

Side by side

Zombie Slayer vs Lock Down — FAQ

Should I play Zombie Slayer or Lock Down first?
If you want chronology, Zombie Slayer (2020) came out before Lock Down (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 Zombie Slayer and Lock Down similar?
They overlap on Action, 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 Zombie Slayer and Lock Down have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Zombie Slayer ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Lock Down ships LAN Co-op, Co-op.
Zombie Slayer vs Lock Down — Verdict (2026) · imho.run