Choose Z-Exemplar
Choose Z-Exemplar if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Z-Exemplar launched in 2016.
Z-Exemplar vs 1982
Z-Exemplar and 1982 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. Z-Exemplar (2016) is 1 year older than 1982 (2017). Z-Exemplar scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than 1982 (94.2% 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 1982
Choose 1982 if you want a Free To Play and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 1982 launched in 2017.
Both Z-Exemplar and 1982 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 |  1982 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (26 reviews) | 94.2% positive (469 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Suminell Studios | Binary Zoo |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Z-Exemplar (2016) is 1 year older than 1982 (2017).
- Z-Exemplar scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than 1982 (94.2% positive).
- 1982 is free; Z-Exemplar is paid (2.99 USD).
- 1982 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Z-Exemplar has no Deck rating yet.
Z-Exemplar vs 1982 — FAQ
- Should I play Z-Exemplar or 1982 first?
- If you want chronology, Z-Exemplar (2016) came out before 1982 (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 Z-Exemplar and 1982 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.
- Is 1982 free?
- Yes — 1982 is a free-to-play Steam title. Z-Exemplar is paid (2.99 USD).