Choose Zombie Training Simulator
Choose Zombie Training Simulator if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Zombie Training Simulator launched in 2016.
Zombie Training Simulator vs Rotten Apple
Zombie Training Simulator and Rotten Apple both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Zombie Training Simulator (2016) is 7 years older than Rotten Apple (2023). Zombie Training Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Rotten Apple (81.5% 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 Rotten Apple
Choose Rotten Apple if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rotten Apple launched in 2023.
Both Zombie Training Simulator and Rotten Apple sit in Action on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Zombie Training Simulator |  Rotten Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.6% positive (190 reviews) | 81.5% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Acceleroto, Inc. | VRilliant Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Zombie Training Simulator (2016) is 7 years older than Rotten Apple (2023).
- Zombie Training Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Rotten Apple (81.5% positive).
- Rotten Apple is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Zombie Training Simulator (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Rotten Apple has co-op; Zombie Training Simulator does not.
Zombie Training Simulator vs Rotten Apple — FAQ
- Should I play Zombie Training Simulator or Rotten Apple first?
- If you want chronology, Zombie Training Simulator (2016) came out before Rotten Apple (2023). 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 Zombie Training Simulator and Rotten Apple similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Does Zombie Training Simulator have multiplayer like Rotten Apple?
- No. Rotten Apple supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Zombie Training Simulator is listed as single-player only.