Choose Clean Slate
Choose Clean Slate if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Clean Slate launched in 2021.
Clean Slate vs Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator
Clean Slate and Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Clean Slate (2021) is 1 year older than Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator (2022). Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (99.1% positive) than Clean Slate (94.4% positive). 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 Apocalypse Survival Simulator
Choose Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator if you want an Adventure, Simulation, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator launched in 2022.
Both Clean Slate and Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator sit in 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
 Clean Slate |  Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.4% positive (18 reviews) | 99.1% positive (113 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mariano Jar | Randumb Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Clean Slate (2021) is 1 year older than Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator (2022).
- Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (99.1% positive) than Clean Slate (94.4% positive).
- Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Clean Slate (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Clean Slate vs Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Clean Slate or Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Clean Slate (2021) came out before Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator (2022). 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 Clean Slate and Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator similar?
- They overlap on 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.