Choose Chester One
Choose Chester One if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Chester One launched in 2017.
Chester One vs Zack Y
Chester One and Zack Y both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Chester One (2017) is 1 year older than Zack Y (2018). Chester One is free; Zack Y is paid (4.99 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 Zack Y
Choose Zack Y if you want a Casual experience. Zack Y launched in 2018.
Both Chester One and Zack Y sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Chester One |  Zack Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84% positive (25 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Brilliant Blue-G, LLC | Anamik Majumdar |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Chester One (2017) is 1 year older than Zack Y (2018).
- Chester One is free; Zack Y is paid (4.99 USD).
Chester One vs Zack Y — FAQ
- Should I play Chester One or Zack Y first?
- If you want chronology, Chester One (2017) came out before Zack Y (2018). 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 Chester One and Zack Y similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Is Chester One free?
- Yes — Chester One is a free-to-play Steam title. Zack Y is paid (4.99 USD).