Choose Atom Zombie Smasher
Choose Atom Zombie Smasher if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Atom Zombie Smasher launched in 2011.
Atom Zombie Smasher vs ZeroZone2020
Atom Zombie Smasher and ZeroZone2020 both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Atom Zombie Smasher (2011) is 8 years older than ZeroZone2020 (2019). Atom Zombie Smasher scores higher on Steam reviews (90.3% positive) than ZeroZone2020 (77.8% 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 ZeroZone2020
Choose ZeroZone2020 if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. ZeroZone2020 launched in 2019.
Both Atom Zombie Smasher and ZeroZone2020 sit in Strategy 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
 Atom Zombie Smasher |  ZeroZone2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.3% positive (927 reviews) | 77.8% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blendo Games | HaDe Games, StarSystemStudios |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Atom Zombie Smasher (2011) is 8 years older than ZeroZone2020 (2019).
- Atom Zombie Smasher scores higher on Steam reviews (90.3% positive) than ZeroZone2020 (77.8% positive).
- ZeroZone2020 is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Atom Zombie Smasher (0.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Atom Zombie Smasher has co-op; ZeroZone2020 does not.
Atom Zombie Smasher vs ZeroZone2020 — FAQ
- Should I play Atom Zombie Smasher or ZeroZone2020 first?
- If you want chronology, Atom Zombie Smasher (2011) came out before ZeroZone2020 (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 Atom Zombie Smasher and ZeroZone2020 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 ZeroZone2020 have multiplayer like Atom Zombie Smasher?
- No. Atom Zombie Smasher supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while ZeroZone2020 is listed as single-player only.