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Games like Zombolion

If Zombolion is your kind of game, the closest matches are Arc’s Glitch Defender, Yars: Recharged and Mega City Force — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Zombolion: Zombolion is an arcade zombie shooter where you’re the last damn sheriff in the whole county, mowing down undead freaks, holding the line at a top-secret bunker, and trying to science-and-peace-talk your way through a full-blown viral apocalypse - if there’s anyone left to talk to.

2026ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDWindowsby SP games
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Players who liked Zombolion also play

Steam players who put hours into Zombolion also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Arc’s Glitch Defender

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Zombolion fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Zombolion.

    Save the galaxy? Boring. Dylo wants the fame. Master breakneck speeds in this ego-fueled arena shooter. Blast through the Shadows, feed your pride, and uncover the dark secret behind a 'perfect' Utopia. Speed is your weapon; hesitation is a glitch.

    2025ActionIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Yars: Recharged

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Zombolion fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Zombolion.

    Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge. Take on 60 unique enemy encounters alone or with a friend in local co-op.

    2022Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Mega City Force

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Zombolion fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Zombolion.

    Retrowave Action Roguelike featuring tough agents battling crime to the electrifying music of artists like Droid Bishop, Timecop1983, and more! Choose your agent and dive into hardcore action against enemies and bosses, utilizing a vast arsenal and special abilities that will define your playstyle

    2023ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Creekside Creep Invasion

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Zombolion fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Zombolion.

    Stop the bogus creeps in this hardcore action roguelite! Equip rad perk based armor in five slots, wear and unlock new gnarly costumes with active and passive abilities, use tubular randomized guns, unlock tons of new ammo types and upgrade your awesome mini-mart!

    2017ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Ultratron

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Zombolion fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Zombolion.

    Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.

    2013ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Assault Android Cactus+

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Zombolion fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Zombolion.

    Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

    2015ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Chippy

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Zombolion fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Zombolion.

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    2019ActionIndie7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. UBERMOSH Vol.5

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Zombolion fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Zombolion.

    The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.

    2017ActionIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Zombolion at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Zombolion on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Zombolion.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Zombolion on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Zombolion.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Zombolion on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Zombolion.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Zombolion on Steam right now. Shares Action with Zombolion.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Zombolion on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Zombolion.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Zombolion on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Zombolion.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Zombolion on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Zombolion.

    Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Zombolion on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Zombolion.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Zombolion.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Zombolion.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Zombolion.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Zombolion.

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Zombolion.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Zombolion.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Zombolion.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from SP games

Other recommendable Steam games by SP games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Raccoon: The Orc Invasion

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SP games, the studio behind Zombolion. Shares Indie with Zombolion.

    Racoon lives in a forest with his friends. He had a happy and a joyful life, until in the mountains appeared a portal.From the portal came out some strange creatures he never saw before. They are orcs. Your mission is to protect the forest and your friends from invaders.

    2019IndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. WWII Tanks: Battlefield

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SP games, the studio behind Zombolion. Shares Action and Indie with Zombolion.

    Immerse yourself in a world of armored tank battles. Choose from a wide range of famous tanks of the major combatants. Pick the best tank and blast your way across the battlefield. Defeat your enemies with force and strategic decisions! And lead your team on a glorious road to victory!

    2021ActionIndieSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Tank Commander: Battlefield

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SP games, the studio behind Zombolion. Shares Action and Indie with Zombolion.

    Get ready to blow up the tanks, shoot for the enemy tanks and claim victory. Accept your commander missions, firing to kill enemy tanks . You need be a tanks hero to win WW2 Battles.

    2022ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. WWII Tanks: Forgotten Battles

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SP games, the studio behind Zombolion. Shares Action with Zombolion.

    Choose your side USA/Great Britain, Axis or USSR!Participate in the biggest historical tank battles of World War II!Go through the entire war on different tanks, feel the horror of war on your skin!

    2022ActionSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Battle Tanks: Arena

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SP games, the studio behind Zombolion. Shares Action with Zombolion.

    Capture cities and destroy enemy tanks in breathtaking firefights. Protect your comrades from attacking enemies. To defeat a dangerous enemy, come up with a plan of action in advance to destroy as many enemies as possible with less loss...

    2023ActionSimulation1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Cars, Girls and Rock 'n' Roll

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SP games, the studio behind Zombolion.

    Cars, Girls and Rock 'n' Roll is an immersive racing game that transports players to the golden era of automobiles, where powerful cars with full tanks of gasoline raced into the sunset.

    2023Racing2.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Gran Carismo

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SP games, the studio behind Zombolion.

    "Gran Carismo" immerses players in an intense and competitive racing environment, combining the excitement of illegal underground races with a compelling narrative. Get ready to navigate challenging tracks, outmaneuver rivals, and claim the grand prize – the Rosso 50

    2024SimulationRacing4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. WWII: The Last Tiger

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SP games, the studio behind Zombolion. Shares Action and Indie with Zombolion.

    In the game "The Last Tiger," you will control the fate of four tank commanders during World War II! You will participate in the most bloody tank battles of the Second World War.

    2024ActionIndieSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Mega City Force

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Zombolion.

    Retrowave Action Roguelike featuring tough agents battling crime to the electrifying music of artists like Droid Bishop, Timecop1983, and more! Choose your agent and dive into hardcore action against enemies and bosses, utilizing a vast arsenal and special abilities that will define your playstyle

    2023ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Assault Android Cactus+

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Zombolion.

    Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

    2015ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Chippy

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Zombolion.

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    2019ActionIndie7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Zombolion

How much does Zombolion cost?
Zombolion is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Zombolion?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Zombolion are Arc’s Glitch Defender, Yars: Recharged, Mega City Force.
Who developed Zombolion?
Zombolion was developed by SP games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Zombolion.

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