Choose Zenith
Choose Zenith if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zenith launched in 2016.
Zenith vs Dad Quest
Zenith and Dad Quest both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Zenith (2016) is 2 years older than Dad Quest (2018). Dad Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (90.3% positive) than Zenith (65.7% 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 Dad Quest
Choose Dad Quest if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Dad Quest launched in 2018.
Both Zenith and Dad Quest sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Zenith |  Dad Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.7% positive (175 reviews) | 90.3% positive (72 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Infinigon | Sundae Month |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Zenith (2016) is 2 years older than Dad Quest (2018).
- Dad Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (90.3% positive) than Zenith (65.7% positive).
- Zenith is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Dad Quest (7.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Zenith is Deck Playable, Dad Quest is Deck Verified.
Zenith vs Dad Quest — FAQ
- Should I play Zenith or Dad Quest first?
- If you want chronology, Zenith (2016) came out before Dad Quest (2018). 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 Zenith and Dad Quest similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.