Choose Killing Floor 2
Choose Killing Floor 2 if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 41,923 Steam reviews back the pick.
Killing Floor 2 vs Zombie Simulator
Killing Floor 2 and Zombie Simulator 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. Killing Floor 2 (2016) is 5 years older than Zombie Simulator (2021). Killing Floor 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.3% positive) than Zombie Simulator (75.8% 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 Zombie Simulator
Choose Zombie Simulator if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zombie Simulator launched in 2021.
Both Killing Floor 2 and Zombie Simulator 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
 Killing Floor 2 |  Zombie Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.3% positive (41,923 reviews) | 75.8% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tripwire Interactive | ZHANG FAN |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Killing Floor 2 (2016) is 5 years older than Zombie Simulator (2021).
- Killing Floor 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.3% positive) than Zombie Simulator (75.8% positive).
- Zombie Simulator is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Killing Floor 2 (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Killing Floor 2 has co-op; Zombie Simulator does not.
- Killing Floor 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Zombie Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Killing Floor 2 vs Zombie Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Killing Floor 2 or Zombie Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Killing Floor 2 (2016) came out before Zombie Simulator (2021). 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 Killing Floor 2 and Zombie Simulator 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.
- Does Zombie Simulator have multiplayer like Killing Floor 2?
- No. Killing Floor 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Zombie Simulator is listed as single-player only.
- Does Killing Floor 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Killing Floor 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Zombie Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.