Choose Hellcraze
Choose Hellcraze if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Hellcraze launched in 2021.
Hellcraze vs Zombie Exterminator
Hellcraze and Zombie Exterminator both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Hellcraze (2021) is 2 years older than Zombie Exterminator (2023). Hellcraze is free; Zombie Exterminator is paid (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 Zombie Exterminator
Choose Zombie Exterminator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Zombie Exterminator launched in 2023.
Both Hellcraze and Zombie Exterminator sit in Action and Indie 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
 Hellcraze |  Zombie Exterminator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.1% positive (17 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ElvGames | Huhi Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Hellcraze (2021) is 2 years older than Zombie Exterminator (2023).
- Hellcraze is free; Zombie Exterminator is paid (1.99 USD).
Hellcraze vs Zombie Exterminator — FAQ
- Should I play Hellcraze or Zombie Exterminator first?
- If you want chronology, Hellcraze (2021) came out before Zombie Exterminator (2023). 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 Hellcraze and Zombie Exterminator similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Is Hellcraze free?
- Yes — Hellcraze is a free-to-play Steam title. Zombie Exterminator is paid (1.99 USD).