Choose Kudos 2
Choose Kudos 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Kudos 2 launched in 2023.
Kudos 2 vs Local Zombies
Kudos 2 and Local Zombies both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Kudos 2 (2023) is 3 years older than Local Zombies (2026). Kudos 2 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Local Zombies has no Deck rating yet. 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 Local Zombies
Choose Local Zombies if you want a Casual game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Local Zombies launched in 2026.
Both Kudos 2 and Local Zombies sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Kudos 2 |  Local Zombies | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 70.8% positive (24 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Positech Games | CalicoBobaGames |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Kudos 2 (2023) is 3 years older than Local Zombies (2026).
- Kudos 2 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Local Zombies has no Deck rating yet.
Kudos 2 vs Local Zombies — FAQ
- Should I play Kudos 2 or Local Zombies first?
- If you want chronology, Kudos 2 (2023) came out before Local Zombies (2026). 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 Kudos 2 and Local Zombies similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.