Choose Forbidden Dojo
Choose Forbidden Dojo if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Forbidden Dojo launched in 2023.
Forbidden Dojo vs Zero End: Chapter One
Forbidden Dojo and Zero End: Chapter One both land in RPG 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 RPG games on Steam. Forbidden Dojo (2023) is 1 year older than Zero End: Chapter One (2024). Zero End: Chapter One scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Forbidden Dojo (86.8% positive). 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 Zero End: Chapter One
Choose Zero End: Chapter One if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zero End: Chapter One launched in 2024.
Both Forbidden Dojo and Zero End: Chapter One sit in RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (86.8% vs 88.1% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Forbidden Dojo |  Zero End: Chapter One | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Casual | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.8% positive (53 reviews) | 88.1% positive (84 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | JellyFluff Games | Stolen Rose |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Forbidden Dojo (2023) is 1 year older than Zero End: Chapter One (2024).
- Zero End: Chapter One scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Forbidden Dojo (86.8% positive).
- Zero End: Chapter One is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Forbidden Dojo (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Forbidden Dojo is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Zero End: Chapter One has no Deck rating yet.
Forbidden Dojo vs Zero End: Chapter One — FAQ
- Should I play Forbidden Dojo or Zero End: Chapter One first?
- If you want chronology, Forbidden Dojo (2023) came out before Zero End: Chapter One (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 Forbidden Dojo and Zero End: Chapter One similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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 Forbidden Dojo run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Forbidden Dojo is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Zero End: Chapter One doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.