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ZAR (zombie apocalypse in Russia) is an indie first person shooter made in 3D graphics.

2021IndieAdventureSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby PancakeGames
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    2022ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
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    2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    2023ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
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Frequently asked about ZAR

Does ZAR run on Steam Deck?
ZAR is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does ZAR cost?
ZAR is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to ZAR?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside ZAR are PermaNight, Gloomy Village, Bloody Moon.
Who developed ZAR?
ZAR was developed by PancakeGames and published by Piece Of Voxel.

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