Choose HordeZ
Choose HordeZ if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 32% cheaper on the Steam Store. HordeZ launched in 2016.
HordeZ vs Fragment of Humanity
HordeZ and Fragment of Humanity 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 7 years older than Fragment of Humanity (2023). HordeZ is currently ~32% cheaper on Steam than Fragment of Humanity (3.39 USD vs. 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 Fragment of Humanity
Choose Fragment of Humanity if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Fragment of Humanity launched in 2023.
Both HordeZ and Fragment of Humanity sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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 |  Fragment of Humanity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.39 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (286 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zenz VR | Flicona_Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- HordeZ (2016) is 7 years older than Fragment of Humanity (2023).
- HordeZ is currently ~32% cheaper on Steam than Fragment of Humanity (3.39 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- HordeZ has co-op; Fragment of Humanity does not.
HordeZ vs Fragment of Humanity — FAQ
- Should I play HordeZ or Fragment of Humanity first?
- If you want chronology, HordeZ (2016) came out before Fragment of Humanity (2023). 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 Fragment of Humanity 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.
- Does Fragment of Humanity have multiplayer like HordeZ?
- No. HordeZ supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Fragment of Humanity is listed as single-player only.