Choose HordeZ
Choose HordeZ if you want the Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. HordeZ launched in 2016.
HordeZ vs BLACKOUT: Zero Point
HordeZ and BLACKOUT: Zero Point 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 11 years older than BLACKOUT: Zero Point (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 BLACKOUT: Zero Point
Choose BLACKOUT: Zero Point if it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. BLACKOUT: Zero Point launched in 2027.
Both HordeZ and BLACKOUT: Zero Point 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 |  BLACKOUT: Zero Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.39 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (286 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Zenz VR | SILOEGI Operation |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- HordeZ (2016) is 11 years older than BLACKOUT: Zero Point (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
HordeZ vs BLACKOUT: Zero Point — FAQ
- Should I play HordeZ or BLACKOUT: Zero Point first?
- If you want chronology, HordeZ (2016) came out before BLACKOUT: Zero Point (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 HordeZ and BLACKOUT: Zero Point 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 BLACKOUT: Zero Point have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: HordeZ ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; BLACKOUT: Zero Point ships Online Co-op, Co-op.