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Games like I, Zombie

If I, Zombie is your kind of game, the closest matches are Yet Another Zombie Defense, Sandbox Anything and 1 Day Later: Escape Zombie Hospital — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its short and sweet gameplay, tactical positioning matters and writing quality is exceptional. 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 I, Zombie: Quite a different zombie game - this time YOU are the zombie! Command your infested comrades, fight your way to freedom and let the zombie kind dominate the world! Oh, and you're able to create your own scenarios!

2014StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedMetacritic 65Windowsby Awesome Games Studio
I, Zombie — Steam game cover
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Players who liked I, Zombie also play

Steam players who put hours into I, Zombie 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. Yet Another Zombie Defense

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for I, Zombie fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with I, Zombie.

    Darkness is coming. How long can YOU survive? Build your base by day, defend it by night. Play in online or local co-op. Stay alive as long as you can.

    2014ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  2. Sandbox Anything

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with I, Zombie.

    Second-strongest match for I, Zombie fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with I, Zombie.

    A creative building-like game, where the objective is to throw physics enabled objects to create structures to allow the objective of the level to be completed. Can be a very challenging puzzler or an easy, sit back and relax game. Includes built in Level Editor and extensive Multiplayer functionality.

    2019ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. 1 Day Later: Escape Zombie Hospital

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for I, Zombie fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with I, Zombie.

    Escape the hospital full of zombies in stealth action game. Funny top-down single-player puzzle. Cool story included ;)

    2022ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Volume

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with I, Zombie.

    Ranked #4 for I, Zombie fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with I, Zombie.

    Pure stealth action and infinite level creation from the award-winning studio behind Thomas Was Alone. Enter the Volume to halt Gisborne Industries' corruption and train the masses to rob from the rich.

    2015ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Zombie Hunter

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for I, Zombie fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with I, Zombie.

    Clean up the constantly infected zombies! Select the buff type to strengthen yourself, and kill the super boss to obtain the skill chest. Strategy skill Buff combination! Each layer lasts for 3 minutes. The higher the level, the more difficult it is. Each layer is the ultimate Roguelike experience!

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Whiskey & Zombies: The Great Southern Zombie Escape

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for I, Zombie fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with I, Zombie.

    WHISKEY & ZOMBIES is a comedy-adventure brawler/stealther set in a different kind of apocalypse where the only thing that kills the virus is moonshine whiskey. So to survive... just Drink, Fight, and Stay Alive.

    2020ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Nation Red

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for I, Zombie fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with I, Zombie.

    Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody gameplay while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode.

    2009ActionIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Rain on Your Parade

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for I, Zombie fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with I, Zombie.

    Travel the world as a cute cardboard cloud and ruin everybody's day! Unlock new methods of mischief in over 50 levels, each with unique setting and objectives. This is an adorable schadenfreude simulator!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under I, Zombie on Steam right now. Shares Indie with I, Zombie.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under I, Zombie on Steam right now. Shares Casual with I, Zombie.

    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 ↗
  3. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under I, Zombie on Steam right now. Shares Casual with I, Zombie.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under I, Zombie on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with I, Zombie.

    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 ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under I, Zombie on Steam right now. Shares Indie with I, Zombie.

    "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 ↗
  6. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under I, Zombie on Steam right now. Shares Casual with I, Zombie.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under I, Zombie on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with I, Zombie.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under I, Zombie on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Casual with I, Zombie.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with I, Zombie.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with I, Zombie.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with I, Zombie.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

More from Awesome Games Studio

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

  1. Yet Another Zombie Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with I, Zombie.

    Another title from Awesome Games Studio, the studio behind I, Zombie. Shares Indie and Casual with I, Zombie.

    The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.

    2023ActionIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Yet Another Zombie Defense

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Awesome Games Studio, the studio behind I, Zombie. Shares Strategy and Indie with I, Zombie.

    Darkness is coming. How long can YOU survive? Build your base by day, defend it by night. Play in online or local co-op. Stay alive as long as you can.

    2014ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  3. Yet Another Zombie Defense HD

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Awesome Games Studio, the studio behind I, Zombie. Shares Indie with I, Zombie.

    Top-down zombie shooter with tower defense elements featuring up to 4 players local and online co-op. Build your base by day, defend it by night, put your skills to the test to stay alive as long as possible! Darkness is coming. How long can YOU survive?

    2017ActionIndie3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Fury Unleashed

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Awesome Games Studio, the studio behind I, Zombie. Shares Indie with I, Zombie.

    Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Oozi: Earth Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Awesome Games Studio, the studio behind I, Zombie. Shares Indie and Casual with I, Zombie.

    Oozi: Earth Adventure is a classic 2D platformer with old school gameplay - no puzzles, no punishment, just 100% pure classic platforming fun! Its most prominent features are HD visuals and beautiful hand-drawn art, but despite its visual style, it’s a good fit for all kinds of gamers!

    2013IndieCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Fury Unleashed: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Awesome Games Studio, the studio behind I, Zombie. Shares Indie with I, Zombie.

    Fury Unleashed is a combo-driven roguelite action platformer - each kill you score increases your combo. Hit certain thresholds and your damage resistance and healing powers will kick in! It's a game you can even beat in one, ultimate combo. Are you up for the task?

    2020ActionIndieRPGSteam ↗
  7. HELLREAPER

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Awesome Games Studio, the studio behind I, Zombie. Shares Indie with I, Zombie.

    Become the Hellreaper, an unstoppable force that Heaven can’t control and Hell is terrified of. Conquer unholy hordes and slay grotesque bosses. Forge and master your weapons. Wield cursed magic. Discover ancient relics. Evolve. Every step of this bloody descent into the abyss is yours.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗

Frequently asked about I, Zombie

Is I, Zombie verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — I, Zombie is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does I, Zombie cost?
I, Zombie is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to I, Zombie?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside I, Zombie are Yet Another Zombie Defense, Sandbox Anything, 1 Day Later: Escape Zombie Hospital.
Who developed I, Zombie?
I, Zombie was developed by Awesome Games Studio.

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 I, Zombie.

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