Choose Air Forte
Choose Air Forte if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. Air Forte launched in 2010.
Air Forte vs Atom Zombie Smasher
Air Forte and Atom Zombie Smasher sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Air Forte (2010) is 1 year older than Atom Zombie Smasher (2011). Atom Zombie Smasher is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Air Forte (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). Both support cooperative play. 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 Atom Zombie Smasher
Choose Atom Zombie Smasher if you want a Strategy and Indie experience. Atom Zombie Smasher launched in 2011.
Both Air Forte and Atom Zombie Smasher ship Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Air Forte |  Atom Zombie Smasher | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Genres | — | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 90.3% positive (927 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Blendo Games | Blendo Games |
Side by side
- Air Forte (2010) is 1 year older than Atom Zombie Smasher (2011).
- Atom Zombie Smasher is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Air Forte (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Air Forte vs Atom Zombie Smasher — FAQ
- Should I play Air Forte or Atom Zombie Smasher first?
- If you want chronology, Air Forte (2010) came out before Atom Zombie Smasher (2011). 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.
- Do both Air Forte and Atom Zombie Smasher have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Air Forte ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Atom Zombie Smasher ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.