Choose Gang wars
Choose Gang wars if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gang wars launched in 2021.
Gang wars vs Viva Zalata
Gang wars and Viva Zalata both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Gang wars (2021) is 2 years older than Viva Zalata (2023). Gang wars is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Viva Zalata (1.49 USD vs. 2.99 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 Viva Zalata
Choose Viva Zalata if you want an Early Access experience. Viva Zalata launched in 2023.
Both Gang wars and Viva Zalata sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Gang wars |  Viva Zalata | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.49 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Games For Pleasure | Pharaohs Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Gang wars (2021) is 2 years older than Viva Zalata (2023).
- Gang wars is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Viva Zalata (1.49 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Gang wars vs Viva Zalata — FAQ
- Should I play Gang wars or Viva Zalata first?
- If you want chronology, Gang wars (2021) came out before Viva Zalata (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 Gang wars and Viva Zalata similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.