Choose HordeZ
Choose HordeZ if you want the Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. HordeZ launched in 2016.
HordeZ vs ROBOCRACY
HordeZ and ROBOCRACY 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. HordeZ (2016) is 8 years older than ROBOCRACY (2024). HordeZ is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than ROBOCRACY (3.39 USD vs. 11.99 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 ROBOCRACY
Choose ROBOCRACY if you want an Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, and Casual game with LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ROBOCRACY launched in 2024.
Both HordeZ and ROBOCRACY sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online 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
 HordeZ |  ROBOCRACY | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.39 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (286 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Zenz VR | DGMA |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- HordeZ (2016) is 8 years older than ROBOCRACY (2024).
- HordeZ is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than ROBOCRACY (3.39 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
HordeZ vs ROBOCRACY — FAQ
- Should I play HordeZ or ROBOCRACY first?
- If you want chronology, HordeZ (2016) came out before ROBOCRACY (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 HordeZ and ROBOCRACY 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 HordeZ and ROBOCRACY have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: HordeZ ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; ROBOCRACY ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.