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Necropolis of the Angels vs Viva Zalata

Necropolis of the Angels and Viva Zalata both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Necropolis of the Angels (2022) is 1 year older than Viva Zalata (2023). Necropolis of the Angels is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Viva Zalata (1.99 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 Necropolis of the Angels

Choose Necropolis of the Angels if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Necropolis of the Angels launched in 2022.

Choose Viva Zalata

Choose Viva Zalata if you want an Early Access experience. Viva Zalata launched in 2023.

Both Necropolis of the Angels and Viva Zalata sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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

Necropolis of the Angels vs Viva Zalata — Steam metadata comparison
Necropolis of the Angels — Steam game coverNecropolis of the AngelsViva Zalata — Steam game coverViva Zalata
Released20222023
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersTony McKormackPharaohs Studios

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Necropolis of the Angels vs Viva Zalata — FAQ

Should I play Necropolis of the Angels or Viva Zalata first?
If you want chronology, Necropolis of the Angels (2022) came out before Viva Zalata (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 Necropolis of the Angels and Viva Zalata similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
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