Choose I, Zombie
Choose I, Zombie if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. I, Zombie launched in 2014.
I, Zombie vs Plush
I, Zombie and Plush both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. I, Zombie (2014) is 1 year older than Plush (2015). Plush scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than I, Zombie (72.4% 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 Plush
Choose Plush if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Plush launched in 2015.
Both I, Zombie and Plush sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 I, Zombie |  Plush | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.4% positive (667 reviews) | 78.6% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Awesome Games Studio | Red Head Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- I, Zombie (2014) is 1 year older than Plush (2015).
- Plush scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than I, Zombie (72.4% positive).
- Plush is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than I, Zombie (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- I, Zombie is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Plush has no Deck rating yet.
I, Zombie vs Plush — FAQ
- Should I play I, Zombie or Plush first?
- If you want chronology, I, Zombie (2014) came out before Plush (2015). 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 I, Zombie and Plush similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 I, Zombie run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — I, Zombie is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Plush doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.