It came from space and ate our brains vs Box Zombies
It came from space and ate our brains and Box Zombies both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. It came from space and ate our brains (2015) is 9 years older than Box Zombies (2024). Box Zombies is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than It came from space and ate our brains (1.49 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 It came from space and ate our brains |  Box Zombies | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.4% positive (97 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Triangle Studios | TheGreenSquier |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- It came from space and ate our brains (2015) is 9 years older than Box Zombies (2024).
- Box Zombies is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than It came from space and ate our brains (1.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- It came from space and ate our brains is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Box Zombies has no Deck rating yet.
It came from space and ate our brains vs Box Zombies — FAQ
- Should I play It came from space and ate our brains or Box Zombies first?
- If you want chronology, It came from space and ate our brains (2015) came out before Box Zombies (2024). 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 Box Zombies similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Box Zombies 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; Box Zombies 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. Box Zombies doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.