Choose Atom Zombie Smasher
Choose Atom Zombie Smasher if you want an Indie game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. Atom Zombie Smasher launched in 2011.
Atom Zombie Smasher vs HexTD
Atom Zombie Smasher and HexTD 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 11 years older than HexTD (2022). Atom Zombie Smasher scores higher on Steam reviews (90.3% positive) than HexTD (66.7% 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 HexTD
Choose HexTD if you want an Early Access game with Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. HexTD launched in 2022.
Both Atom Zombie Smasher and HexTD sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player and Co-op, 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 |  HexTD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.3% positive (927 reviews) | 66.7% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Blendo Games | Detective Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Atom Zombie Smasher (2011) is 11 years older than HexTD (2022).
- Atom Zombie Smasher scores higher on Steam reviews (90.3% positive) than HexTD (66.7% positive).
- HexTD is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Atom Zombie Smasher (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Atom Zombie Smasher vs HexTD — FAQ
- Should I play Atom Zombie Smasher or HexTD first?
- If you want chronology, Atom Zombie Smasher (2011) came out before HexTD (2022). 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 HexTD 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.
- Do both Atom Zombie Smasher and HexTD have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Atom Zombie Smasher ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; HexTD ships Online Co-op, Co-op.