Choose STLD Redux: Episode 02
Choose STLD Redux: Episode 02 if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. STLD Redux: Episode 02 launched in 2017.
STLD Redux: Episode 02 vs Frontline Zed
STLD Redux: Episode 02 and Frontline Zed both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. STLD Redux: Episode 02 (2017) is 2 years older than Frontline Zed (2019). STLD Redux: Episode 02 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Frontline Zed (63.6% 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 Frontline Zed
Choose Frontline Zed if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Frontline Zed launched in 2019.
Both STLD Redux: Episode 02 and Frontline Zed sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 STLD Redux: Episode 02 |  Frontline Zed | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) | 63.6% positive (107 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Craig Daversa | Richard East |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- STLD Redux: Episode 02 (2017) is 2 years older than Frontline Zed (2019).
- STLD Redux: Episode 02 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Frontline Zed (63.6% positive).
- STLD Redux: Episode 02 is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Frontline Zed (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Frontline Zed has co-op; STLD Redux: Episode 02 does not.
STLD Redux: Episode 02 vs Frontline Zed — FAQ
- Should I play STLD Redux: Episode 02 or Frontline Zed first?
- If you want chronology, STLD Redux: Episode 02 (2017) came out before Frontline Zed (2019). 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 STLD Redux: Episode 02 and Frontline Zed similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.
- Does STLD Redux: Episode 02 have multiplayer like Frontline Zed?
- No. Frontline Zed supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while STLD Redux: Episode 02 is listed as single-player only.