Choose DEADLOCK
Choose DEADLOCK if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. DEADLOCK launched in 2016.
DEADLOCK vs ZOLO - Zombies Only Live Once
DEADLOCK and ZOLO - Zombies Only Live Once both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. DEADLOCK (2016) is 2 years older than ZOLO - Zombies Only Live Once (2018). DEADLOCK is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than ZOLO - Zombies Only Live Once (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 ZOLO - Zombies Only Live Once
Choose ZOLO - Zombies Only Live Once if you want a Casual experience. ZOLO - Zombies Only Live Once launched in 2018.
Both DEADLOCK and ZOLO - Zombies Only Live Once sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 DEADLOCK |  ZOLO - Zombies Only Live Once | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (16 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Skunkape Interactive | Game Cooks |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- DEADLOCK (2016) is 2 years older than ZOLO - Zombies Only Live Once (2018).
- DEADLOCK is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than ZOLO - Zombies Only Live Once (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
DEADLOCK vs ZOLO - Zombies Only Live Once — FAQ
- Should I play DEADLOCK or ZOLO - Zombies Only Live Once first?
- If you want chronology, DEADLOCK (2016) came out before ZOLO - Zombies Only Live Once (2018). 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 DEADLOCK and ZOLO - Zombies Only Live Once similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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.