Choose Running Over Zombies
Choose Running Over Zombies if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. Running Over Zombies launched in 2022.
Running Over Zombies vs Earl vs. the Mutants
Running Over Zombies and Earl vs. the Mutants 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. Running Over Zombies (2022) is 2 years older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024). Earl vs. the Mutants is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Running Over Zombies (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Earl vs. the Mutants
Choose Earl vs. the Mutants if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Earl vs. the Mutants launched in 2024.
Both Running Over Zombies and Earl vs. the Mutants 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
 Running Over Zombies |  Earl vs. the Mutants | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 96.9% positive (96 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Zoo | Falling State Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Running Over Zombies (2022) is 2 years older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024).
- Earl vs. the Mutants is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Running Over Zombies (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Earl vs. the Mutants is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Running Over Zombies has no Deck rating yet.
Running Over Zombies vs Earl vs. the Mutants — FAQ
- Should I play Running Over Zombies or Earl vs. the Mutants first?
- If you want chronology, Running Over Zombies (2022) came out before Earl vs. the Mutants (2024). 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 Running Over Zombies and Earl vs. the Mutants 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.