Choose TetsunoEbi
Choose TetsunoEbi if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. TetsunoEbi launched in 2023.
TetsunoEbi vs Zarlor Mercenary
TetsunoEbi and Zarlor Mercenary both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Zarlor Mercenary (2022) is 1 year older than TetsunoEbi (2023). TetsunoEbi is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Zarlor Mercenary (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Zarlor Mercenary
Choose Zarlor Mercenary if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Zarlor Mercenary launched in 2022.
Both TetsunoEbi and Zarlor Mercenary sit in Action 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
 TetsunoEbi |  Zarlor Mercenary | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 鉄之海老制作班 | Epyx, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Zarlor Mercenary (2022) is 1 year older than TetsunoEbi (2023).
- TetsunoEbi is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Zarlor Mercenary (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
TetsunoEbi vs Zarlor Mercenary — FAQ
- Should I play TetsunoEbi or Zarlor Mercenary first?
- If you want chronology, Zarlor Mercenary (2022) came out before TetsunoEbi (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 TetsunoEbi and Zarlor Mercenary similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.