Choose Z-Exemplar
Choose Z-Exemplar if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Z-Exemplar launched in 2016.
Z-Exemplar vs Best Buds vs Bad Guys
Z-Exemplar and Best Buds vs Bad Guys 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. Both released in 2016. Z-Exemplar is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Best Buds vs Bad Guys (2.99 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 Best Buds vs Bad Guys
Choose Best Buds vs Bad Guys if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. Best Buds vs Bad Guys launched in 2016.
Both Z-Exemplar and Best Buds vs Bad Guys sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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
 Z-Exemplar |  Best Buds vs Bad Guys | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (26 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Suminell Studios | Reset Games Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2016.
- Z-Exemplar is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Best Buds vs Bad Guys (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Z-Exemplar vs Best Buds vs Bad Guys — FAQ
- Are Z-Exemplar and Best Buds vs Bad Guys 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.