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The Zombie Neighborhood vs Lastbane

The Zombie Neighborhood and Lastbane 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. The Zombie Neighborhood (2023) is 2 years older than Lastbane (2025). Lastbane is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than The Zombie Neighborhood (3.99 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 The Zombie Neighborhood

Choose The Zombie Neighborhood if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. The Zombie Neighborhood launched in 2023.

Choose Lastbane

Choose Lastbane if you want an Adventure and Early Access game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lastbane launched in 2025.

Both The Zombie Neighborhood and Lastbane 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

The Zombie Neighborhood vs Lastbane — Steam metadata comparison
The Zombie Neighborhood — Steam game coverThe Zombie NeighborhoodLastbane — Steam game coverLastbane
Released20232025
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie, Adventure, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price13.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews3 reviews27% positive (37 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlyMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersHalf Moon Game DevelopmentLionstone Studio

Side by side

The Zombie Neighborhood vs Lastbane — FAQ

Should I play The Zombie Neighborhood or Lastbane first?
If you want chronology, The Zombie Neighborhood (2023) came out before Lastbane (2025). 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 The Zombie Neighborhood and Lastbane 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 The Zombie Neighborhood have multiplayer like Lastbane?
No. Lastbane supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while The Zombie Neighborhood is listed as single-player only.
The Zombie Neighborhood vs Lastbane — Verdict (2026) · imho.run