Choose ZOMBI
Choose ZOMBI if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,383 Steam reviews back the pick.
ZOMBI vs Shadows of Kurgansk
ZOMBI and Shadows of Kurgansk 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. ZOMBI (2015) is 1 year older than Shadows of Kurgansk (2016). ZOMBI scores higher on Steam reviews (62.2% positive) than Shadows of Kurgansk (49.1% 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 Shadows of Kurgansk
Choose Shadows of Kurgansk if you want an Indie, Simulation, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shadows of Kurgansk launched in 2016.
Both ZOMBI and Shadows of Kurgansk sit in Action and 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
 ZOMBI |  Shadows of Kurgansk | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.2% positive (1,383 reviews) | 49.1% positive (53 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Straight Right | Yadon Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- ZOMBI (2015) is 1 year older than Shadows of Kurgansk (2016).
- ZOMBI scores higher on Steam reviews (62.2% positive) than Shadows of Kurgansk (49.1% positive).
- Shadows of Kurgansk is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than ZOMBI (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: ZOMBI is Deck Unsupported, Shadows of Kurgansk is Deck Playable.
ZOMBI vs Shadows of Kurgansk — FAQ
- Should I play ZOMBI or Shadows of Kurgansk first?
- If you want chronology, ZOMBI (2015) came out before Shadows of Kurgansk (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 ZOMBI and Shadows of Kurgansk 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.