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It came from space and ate our brains vs Zombiepede

It came from space and ate our brains and Zombiepede both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. It came from space and ate our brains (2015) is 8 years older than Zombiepede (2023). Zombiepede is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than It came from space and ate our brains (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 It came from space and ate our brains

Choose It came from space and ate our brains if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. It came from space and ate our brains launched in 2015.

Choose Zombiepede

Choose Zombiepede if you want an Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zombiepede launched in 2023.

Both It came from space and ate our brains and Zombiepede sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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

It came from space and ate our brains vs Zombiepede — Steam metadata comparison
It came from space and ate our brains — Steam game coverIt came from space and ate our brainsZombiepede — Steam game coverZombiepede
Released20152023
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Indie, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price9.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews78.4% positive (97 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersTriangle StudiosPunto Clave

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It came from space and ate our brains vs Zombiepede — FAQ

Should I play It came from space and ate our brains or Zombiepede first?
If you want chronology, It came from space and ate our brains (2015) came out before Zombiepede (2023). 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 It came from space and ate our brains and Zombiepede similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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 It came from space and ate our brains and Zombiepede have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: It came from space and ate our brains ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Zombiepede ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Does It came from space and ate our brains run on Steam Deck?
Yes — It came from space and ate our brains is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Zombiepede doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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