Choose Infected
Choose Infected if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. Infected launched in 2024.
Infected vs Zombie Death Day
Infected and Zombie Death Day 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. Infected (2024) is 2 years older than Zombie Death Day (2026). Zombie Death Day is currently ~11% cheaper on Steam than Infected (7.99 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 Zombie Death Day
Choose Zombie Death Day if you want the Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. Zombie Death Day launched in 2026.
Both Infected and Zombie Death Day 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
 Infected |  Zombie Death Day | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dejan Milosevic | B Rees |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Infected (2024) is 2 years older than Zombie Death Day (2026).
- Zombie Death Day is currently ~11% cheaper on Steam than Infected (7.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
Infected vs Zombie Death Day — FAQ
- Should I play Infected or Zombie Death Day first?
- If you want chronology, Infected (2024) came out before Zombie Death Day (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 Infected and Zombie Death Day 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.