Choose Queen of Zarkov
Choose Queen of Zarkov if it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. Queen of Zarkov launched in 2021.
Queen of Zarkov vs Variant 22
Queen of Zarkov and Variant 22 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. Queen of Zarkov (2021) is 2 years older than Variant 22 (2023). Queen of Zarkov is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Variant 22 (5.99 USD vs. 13.99 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 Variant 22
Choose Variant 22 if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Variant 22 launched in 2023.
Both Queen of Zarkov and Variant 22 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
 Queen of Zarkov |  Variant 22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Benedikt Glemnitz | ST Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Queen of Zarkov (2021) is 2 years older than Variant 22 (2023).
- Queen of Zarkov is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Variant 22 (5.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Variant 22 has co-op; Queen of Zarkov does not.
Queen of Zarkov vs Variant 22 — FAQ
- Should I play Queen of Zarkov or Variant 22 first?
- If you want chronology, Queen of Zarkov (2021) came out before Variant 22 (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 Queen of Zarkov and Variant 22 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.
- Does Queen of Zarkov have multiplayer like Variant 22?
- No. Variant 22 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Queen of Zarkov is listed as single-player only.