Choose Overload
Choose Overload if you want the VR Supported side of the pairing. 1,381 Steam reviews back the pick.
Overload vs ZERONE - First Encounter
Overload and ZERONE - First Encounter 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. Overload (2018) is 5 years older than ZERONE - First Encounter (2023). ZERONE - First Encounter is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Overload (12.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 ZERONE - First Encounter
Choose ZERONE - First Encounter if you want the Online Co-op, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. ZERONE - First Encounter launched in 2023.
Both Overload and ZERONE - First Encounter sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online 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
 Overload |  ZERONE - First Encounter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.3% positive (1,381 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Revival Productions, LLC | The TIM Entertainment Co. Ltd |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Overload (2018) is 5 years older than ZERONE - First Encounter (2023).
- ZERONE - First Encounter is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Overload (12.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- ZERONE - First Encounter has co-op; Overload does not.
- Overload is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ZERONE - First Encounter has no Deck rating yet.
Overload vs ZERONE - First Encounter — FAQ
- Should I play Overload or ZERONE - First Encounter first?
- If you want chronology, Overload (2018) came out before ZERONE - First Encounter (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 Overload and ZERONE - First Encounter 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 Overload run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Overload is rated Deck Playable by Valve. ZERONE - First Encounter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.