Choose HordeZ
Choose HordeZ if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. HordeZ launched in 2016.
HordeZ vs Lock Down
HordeZ and Lock Down both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. HordeZ (2016) is 8 years older than Lock Down (2024). HordeZ is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Lock Down (3.39 USD vs. 10.99 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 Lock Down
Choose Lock Down if you want an Early Access game with LAN Co-op and VR Supported. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Lock Down launched in 2024.
Both HordeZ and Lock Down sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Tracked Controller Support, and 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 |  Lock Down | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.39 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (286 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Zenz VR | Clinton Hughes |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- HordeZ (2016) is 8 years older than Lock Down (2024).
- HordeZ is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Lock Down (3.39 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
HordeZ vs Lock Down — FAQ
- Should I play HordeZ or Lock Down first?
- If you want chronology, HordeZ (2016) came out before Lock Down (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 Lock Down similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Lock Down have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: HordeZ ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Lock Down ships LAN Co-op, Co-op.