Choose Zombiepede
Choose Zombiepede if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zombiepede launched in 2023.
Zombiepede vs Gunswitch
Zombiepede and Gunswitch both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Zombiepede (2023) is 2 years older than Gunswitch (2025). Zombiepede is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Gunswitch (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Gunswitch
Choose Gunswitch if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. Gunswitch launched in 2025.
Both Zombiepede and Gunswitch sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Zombiepede |  Gunswitch | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 70.6% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Punto Clave | Wicked Tavern |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Zombiepede (2023) is 2 years older than Gunswitch (2025).
- Zombiepede is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Gunswitch (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Zombiepede vs Gunswitch — FAQ
- Should I play Zombiepede or Gunswitch first?
- If you want chronology, Zombiepede (2023) came out before Gunswitch (2025). 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 Zombiepede and Gunswitch similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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.
- Do both Zombiepede and Gunswitch have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Zombiepede ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Gunswitch ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.