Choose State of Decay
Choose State of Decay if you want a Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 8,821 Steam reviews back the pick.
State of Decay vs iZolated
State of Decay and iZolated both land in Action, 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 share Action, RPG on Steam. State of Decay (2013) is 11 years older than iZolated (2024). State of Decay scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than iZolated (70.8% 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 iZolated
Choose iZolated if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. iZolated launched in 2024.
Both State of Decay and iZolated sit in Action and RPG 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
 State of Decay |  iZolated | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (8,821 reviews) | 70.8% positive (48 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Undead Labs | Crooked Road |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- State of Decay (2013) is 11 years older than iZolated (2024).
- State of Decay scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than iZolated (70.8% positive).
- State of Decay is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; iZolated has no Deck rating yet.
State of Decay vs iZolated — FAQ
- Should I play State of Decay or iZolated first?
- If you want chronology, State of Decay (2013) came out before iZolated (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 State of Decay and iZolated similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 State of Decay run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — State of Decay is rated Deck Verified by Valve. iZolated doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.