Choose LOOM™
Choose LOOM™ if it matches what drew you to this matchup. LOOM™ launched in 2009.
LOOM™ vs Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders
LOOM™ and Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders both land in Adventure 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 Adventure games on Steam. LOOM™ (2009) is 9 years older than Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders (2018). LOOM™ scores higher on Steam reviews (90.1% positive) than Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders (81.8% 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 Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders
Choose Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders if it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders launched in 2018.
Both LOOM™ and Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders sit in Adventure 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
 LOOM™ |  Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2018 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.1% positive (445 reviews) | 81.8% positive (77 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LucasArts | Lucasfilm Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- LOOM™ (2009) is 9 years older than Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders (2018).
- LOOM™ scores higher on Steam reviews (90.1% positive) than Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders (81.8% positive).
- Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than LOOM™ (5.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; LOOM™ has no Deck rating yet.
LOOM™ vs Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders — FAQ
- Should I play LOOM™ or Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders first?
- If you want chronology, LOOM™ (2009) came out before Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders (2018). 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 LOOM™ and Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.