Choose ZAR
Choose ZAR if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. ZAR launched in 2021.
ZAR vs Polygeddon
ZAR and Polygeddon both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. ZAR (2021) is 4 years older than Polygeddon (2025). Polygeddon is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than ZAR (0.95 USD vs. 9.99 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 Polygeddon
Choose Polygeddon if you want an Action, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Polygeddon launched in 2025.
Both ZAR and Polygeddon sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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
 ZAR |  Polygeddon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.95 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 50% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | PancakeGames | Digital Dreamworks, Gamesforfarm |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- ZAR (2021) is 4 years older than Polygeddon (2025).
- Polygeddon is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than ZAR (0.95 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Polygeddon has co-op; ZAR does not.
- ZAR is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Polygeddon has no Deck rating yet.
ZAR vs Polygeddon — FAQ
- Should I play ZAR or Polygeddon first?
- If you want chronology, ZAR (2021) came out before Polygeddon (2025). 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 ZAR and Polygeddon similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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.
- Does ZAR have multiplayer like Polygeddon?
- No. Polygeddon supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while ZAR is listed as single-player only.
- Does ZAR run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ZAR is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Polygeddon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.