Choose Red Rage
Choose Red Rage if it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. Red Rage launched in 2020.
Red Rage vs Planet Zombie
Red Rage and Planet Zombie 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. Red Rage (2020) is 6 years older than Planet Zombie (2026). Red Rage is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Planet Zombie (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Planet Zombie
Choose Planet Zombie if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Planet Zombie launched in 2026.
Both Red Rage and Planet Zombie 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
 Red Rage |  Planet Zombie | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.5% positive (34 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Snakebite Studios | Zeppie |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Red Rage (2020) is 6 years older than Planet Zombie (2026).
- Red Rage is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Planet Zombie (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
Red Rage vs Planet Zombie — FAQ
- Should I play Red Rage or Planet Zombie first?
- If you want chronology, Red Rage (2020) came out before Planet Zombie (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 Red Rage and Planet Zombie 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.