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State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition vs GROSS

State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition and GROSS 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. State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition (2020) is 3 years older than GROSS (2023). State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (86.2% positive) than GROSS (84.6% 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 State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition

Choose State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition if you want a Simulation and RPG game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 21,377 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose GROSS

Choose GROSS if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 94% cheaper on the Steam Store. GROSS launched in 2023.

Both State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition and GROSS sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (86.2% vs 84.6% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.

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State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition vs GROSS — Steam metadata comparison
State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition — Steam game coverState of Decay 2: Juggernaut EditionGROSS — Steam game coverGROSS
Released20202023
GenresAction, Simulation, RPGAction, Strategy
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price29.99 USD1.94 USD
Steam reviews86.2% positive (21,377 reviews)84.6% positive (149 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersUndead Labshangry owl games

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State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition vs GROSS — FAQ

Which is better, State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition or GROSS?
On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition sits at 86.2% positive (21,377 reviews), GROSS at 84.6% (149). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
Should I play State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition or GROSS first?
If you want chronology, State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition (2020) came out before GROSS (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 State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition and GROSS 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 GROSS have multiplayer like State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition?
No. State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while GROSS is listed as single-player only.
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