Choose Contagion
Choose Contagion if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Online Co-op, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,535 Steam reviews back the pick.
Contagion vs THE Z LAND : FPS SURVIVAL
Contagion and THE Z LAND : FPS SURVIVAL 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. Contagion (2013) is 7 years older than THE Z LAND : FPS SURVIVAL (2020). THE Z LAND : FPS SURVIVAL is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Contagion (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Z LAND : FPS SURVIVAL
Choose THE Z LAND : FPS SURVIVAL if you want a Casual game with Includes Source SDK. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. THE Z LAND : FPS SURVIVAL launched in 2020.
Both Contagion and THE Z LAND : FPS SURVIVAL sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Contagion |  THE Z LAND : FPS SURVIVAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.2% positive (5,535 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Monochrome, Inc | 3MA Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Contagion (2013) is 7 years older than THE Z LAND : FPS SURVIVAL (2020).
- THE Z LAND : FPS SURVIVAL is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Contagion (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Contagion has co-op; THE Z LAND : FPS SURVIVAL does not.
- Contagion is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; THE Z LAND : FPS SURVIVAL has no Deck rating yet.
Contagion vs THE Z LAND : FPS SURVIVAL — FAQ
- Should I play Contagion or THE Z LAND : FPS SURVIVAL first?
- If you want chronology, Contagion (2013) came out before THE Z LAND : FPS SURVIVAL (2020). 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 Contagion and THE Z LAND : FPS SURVIVAL 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.
- Does Contagion run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Contagion is rated Deck Verified by Valve. THE Z LAND : FPS SURVIVAL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.