Choose ARKOS
Choose ARKOS if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. ARKOS launched in 2021.
ARKOS vs Zombaliens
ARKOS and Zombaliens 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. Both released in 2021. Zombaliens scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than ARKOS (78.8% 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 Zombaliens
Choose Zombaliens if you want an Early Access experience. Zombaliens launched in 2021.
Both ARKOS and Zombaliens 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
 ARKOS |  Zombaliens | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.8% positive (113 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RetroSouls | Sebastien Penverne |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2021.
- Zombaliens scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than ARKOS (78.8% positive).
- ARKOS is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Zombaliens (9.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
ARKOS vs Zombaliens — FAQ
- Are ARKOS and Zombaliens 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.