Choose Eradicator
Choose Eradicator if it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Eradicator launched in 2014.
Eradicator vs Z.A.R.
Eradicator and Z.A.R. both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Eradicator (2014) is 1 year older than Z.A.R. (2015). Eradicator scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Z.A.R. (80% 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 Z.A.R.
Choose Z.A.R. if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Z.A.R. launched in 2015.
Both Eradicator and Z.A.R. sit in Action 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
 Eradicator |  Z.A.R. | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.39 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (55 reviews) | 80% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Accolade, Inc | Maddox Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Eradicator (2014) is 1 year older than Z.A.R. (2015).
- Eradicator scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Z.A.R. (80% positive).
- Eradicator is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Z.A.R. (1.39 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Eradicator vs Z.A.R. — FAQ
- Should I play Eradicator or Z.A.R. first?
- If you want chronology, Eradicator (2014) came out before Z.A.R. (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 Eradicator and Z.A.R. similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.