Choose I, Zombie
Choose I, Zombie if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. I, Zombie launched in 2014.
I, Zombie vs Scarab Tales
I, Zombie and Scarab Tales both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. I, Zombie (2014) is 1 year older than Scarab Tales (2015). Scarab Tales scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 Scarab Tales
Choose Scarab Tales if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Scarab Tales launched in 2015.
Both I, Zombie and Scarab Tales sit in Strategy, 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 |  Scarab Tales | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.4% positive (667 reviews) | 100% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Awesome Games Studio | Playito.com |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- I, Zombie (2014) is 1 year older than Scarab Tales (2015).
- Scarab Tales scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than I, Zombie (72.4% positive).
- I, Zombie is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Scarab Tales (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- I, Zombie is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Scarab Tales has no Deck rating yet.
I, Zombie vs Scarab Tales — FAQ
- Should I play I, Zombie or Scarab Tales first?
- If you want chronology, I, Zombie (2014) came out before Scarab Tales (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 Scarab Tales similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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. Scarab Tales doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.