Choose HordeZ
Choose HordeZ if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. HordeZ launched in 2016.
HordeZ vs ZombVR
HordeZ and ZombVR 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 1 year older than ZombVR (2017). HordeZ scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than ZombVR (56.3% positive). 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 ZombVR
Choose ZombVR if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 41% cheaper on the Steam Store. ZombVR launched in 2017.
Both HordeZ and ZombVR sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, 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 |  ZombVR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.39 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (286 reviews) | 56.3% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Zenz VR | DonkeyKwon Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- HordeZ (2016) is 1 year older than ZombVR (2017).
- HordeZ scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than ZombVR (56.3% positive).
- ZombVR is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than HordeZ (1.99 USD vs. 3.39 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
HordeZ vs ZombVR — FAQ
- Should I play HordeZ or ZombVR first?
- If you want chronology, HordeZ (2016) came out before ZombVR (2017). 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 ZombVR 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 ZombVR have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: HordeZ ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; ZombVR ships Online Co-op, Co-op.