Choose Viking Squad
Choose Viking Squad if you want an Indie game with Online Co-op and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. Viking Squad launched in 2016.
Viking Squad vs Zombie Vikings
Viking Squad and Zombie Vikings both land in Action, 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 share Action, Adventure on Steam. Zombie Vikings (2015) is 1 year older than Viking Squad (2016). Viking Squad scores higher on Steam reviews (85.4% positive) than Zombie Vikings (69.4% 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 Zombie Vikings
Choose Zombie Vikings if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zombie Vikings launched in 2015.
Both Viking Squad and Zombie Vikings sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and 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
 Viking Squad |  Zombie Vikings | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.4% positive (137 reviews) | 69.4% positive (98 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | Slick Entertainment Inc. | Zoink Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Zombie Vikings (2015) is 1 year older than Viking Squad (2016).
- Viking Squad scores higher on Steam reviews (85.4% positive) than Zombie Vikings (69.4% positive).
- Zombie Vikings is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Viking Squad (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Viking Squad is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Zombie Vikings has no Deck rating yet.
Viking Squad vs Zombie Vikings — FAQ
- Should I play Viking Squad or Zombie Vikings first?
- If you want chronology, Zombie Vikings (2015) came out before Viking Squad (2016). 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 Viking Squad and Zombie Vikings similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Viking Squad and Zombie Vikings have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Viking Squad ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Zombie Vikings ships Co-op.
- Does Viking Squad run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Viking Squad is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Zombie Vikings doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.