Choose Project Zarya
Choose Project Zarya if you want a Simulation and RPG game with Online Co-op. Project Zarya launched in 2027.
Project Zarya vs PentaPip
Project Zarya and PentaPip both land in Indie, Early Access 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 Indie, Early Access on Steam. PentaPip (2026) is 1 year older than Project Zarya (2027). Both support cooperative play. 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 PentaPip
Choose PentaPip if you want a Strategy and Casual game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. PentaPip launched in 2026.
Both Project Zarya and PentaPip sit in Indie and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Project Zarya |  PentaPip | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Benzeji Games | Sander Hilven |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- PentaPip (2026) is 1 year older than Project Zarya (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
Project Zarya vs PentaPip — FAQ
- Should I play Project Zarya or PentaPip first?
- If you want chronology, PentaPip (2026) came out before Project Zarya (2027). 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 Project Zarya and PentaPip similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Early Access 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 Project Zarya and PentaPip have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Project Zarya ships Online Co-op, Co-op; PentaPip ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.