Choose Zugnaex
Choose Zugnaex if you want a Massively Multiplayer and Free To Play game with MMO. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Zugnaex launched in 2024.
Zugnaex vs X Killerz
Zugnaex and X Killerz both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Zugnaex (2024) is 3 years older than X Killerz (2027). Zugnaex is free; X Killerz is paid (Price unknown). 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 X Killerz
Choose X Killerz if you want the LAN PvP, LAN Co-op, and DualShock Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. X Killerz launched in 2027.
Both Zugnaex and X Killerz sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Zugnaex |  X Killerz | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Twisted Words | Kennedy Bros. Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Zugnaex (2024) is 3 years older than X Killerz (2027).
- Zugnaex is free; X Killerz is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
Zugnaex vs X Killerz — FAQ
- Should I play Zugnaex or X Killerz first?
- If you want chronology, Zugnaex (2024) came out before X Killerz (2027). 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 Zugnaex and X Killerz similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Do both Zugnaex and X Killerz have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Zugnaex ships Online Co-op, Co-op; X Killerz ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Is Zugnaex free?
- Yes — Zugnaex is a free-to-play Steam title. X Killerz is paid (Price unknown).