Choose Mind Zero
Choose Mind Zero if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Mind Zero launched in 2016.
Mind Zero vs Zanki Zero: Last Beginning
Mind Zero and Zanki Zero: Last Beginning both land in RPG 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 are RPG games on Steam. Mind Zero (2016) is 3 years older than Zanki Zero: Last Beginning (2019). Zanki Zero: Last Beginning scores higher on Steam reviews (76.3% positive) than Mind Zero (36.4% 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 Zanki Zero: Last Beginning
Choose Zanki Zero: Last Beginning if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zanki Zero: Last Beginning launched in 2019.
Both Mind Zero and Zanki Zero: Last Beginning sit in RPG on Steam, 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
 Mind Zero |  Zanki Zero: Last Beginning | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 36.4% positive (66 reviews) | 76.3% positive (359 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ACQUIRE Corp., Zerodiv | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Mind Zero (2016) is 3 years older than Zanki Zero: Last Beginning (2019).
- Zanki Zero: Last Beginning scores higher on Steam reviews (76.3% positive) than Mind Zero (36.4% positive).
- Zanki Zero: Last Beginning is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Mind Zero (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Mind Zero is Deck Verified, Zanki Zero: Last Beginning is Deck Playable.
Mind Zero vs Zanki Zero: Last Beginning — FAQ
- Should I play Mind Zero or Zanki Zero: Last Beginning first?
- If you want chronology, Mind Zero (2016) came out before Zanki Zero: Last Beginning (2019). 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 Mind Zero and Zanki Zero: Last Beginning similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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.