Choose ZombieWave FM
Choose ZombieWave FM 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.
ZombieWave FM vs The Island of Thugs
ZombieWave FM and The Island of Thugs 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. ZombieWave FM has co-op; The Island of Thugs does not. 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 Island of Thugs
Choose The Island of Thugs if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. The Island of Thugs launched in 2025.
Both ZombieWave FM and The Island of Thugs sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 ZombieWave FM |  The Island of Thugs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ghostdog Studio | Big Green Platypus |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- ZombieWave FM has co-op; The Island of Thugs does not.
ZombieWave FM vs The Island of Thugs — FAQ
- Are ZombieWave FM and The Island of Thugs 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 The Island of Thugs have multiplayer like ZombieWave FM?
- No. ZombieWave FM supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while The Island of Thugs is listed as single-player only.