Choose Dungeon of Zolthan
Choose Dungeon of Zolthan if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dungeon of Zolthan launched in 2016.
Dungeon of Zolthan vs Escape Zolstar
Dungeon of Zolthan and Escape Zolstar both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Dungeon of Zolthan (2016) is 3 years older than Escape Zolstar (2019). Dungeon of Zolthan is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Escape Zolstar (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Escape Zolstar
Choose Escape Zolstar if it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Escape Zolstar launched in 2019.
Both Dungeon of Zolthan and Escape Zolstar sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Dungeon of Zolthan |  Escape Zolstar | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71% positive (169 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Robert Alvarez | Robert Alvarez |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Dungeon of Zolthan (2016) is 3 years older than Escape Zolstar (2019).
- Dungeon of Zolthan is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Escape Zolstar (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Dungeon of Zolthan vs Escape Zolstar — FAQ
- Should I play Dungeon of Zolthan or Escape Zolstar first?
- If you want chronology, Dungeon of Zolthan (2016) came out before Escape Zolstar (2019). 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 Dungeon of Zolthan and Escape Zolstar similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.