Choose Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator
Choose Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator if you want a RPG experience. Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator launched in 2022.
Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator vs The Mall Explodes!
Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator and The Mall Explodes! 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. Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator (2022) is 4 years older than The Mall Explodes! (2026). The Mall Explodes! is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator (0.49 USD vs. 1.99 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 The Mall Explodes!
Choose The Mall Explodes! if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Mall Explodes! launched in 2026.
Both Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator and The Mall Explodes! 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
 Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator |  The Mall Explodes! | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 99.1% positive (113 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Randumb Studios | Ryclaw Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator (2022) is 4 years older than The Mall Explodes! (2026).
- The Mall Explodes! is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator (0.49 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator vs The Mall Explodes! — FAQ
- Should I play Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator or The Mall Explodes! first?
- If you want chronology, Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator (2022) came out before The Mall Explodes! (2026). 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 Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator and The Mall Explodes! 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.