Choose Cologne
Choose Cologne if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cologne launched in 2016.
Cologne vs Zaacar
Cologne and Zaacar both land in Action, Sports, Simulation 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, Sports, Simulation on Steam. Cologne (2016) is 5 years older than Zaacar (2021). Zaacar is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Cologne (2.39 USD vs. 9.99 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 Zaacar
Choose Zaacar if you want an Indie, Massively Multiplayer, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zaacar launched in 2021.
Both Cologne and Zaacar sit in Action, Sports, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Cologne |  Zaacar | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Simulation, Racing | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Nhneno | Axoora |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Simulation on Steam.
- Cologne (2016) is 5 years older than Zaacar (2021).
- Zaacar is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Cologne (2.39 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Cologne vs Zaacar — FAQ
- Should I play Cologne or Zaacar first?
- If you want chronology, Cologne (2016) came out before Zaacar (2021). 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 Cologne and Zaacar similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, Simulation 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.