Choose Gunmetal Arcadia Zero
Choose Gunmetal Arcadia Zero if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Gunmetal Arcadia Zero launched in 2016.
Gunmetal Arcadia Zero vs Exolotl : ZIAN
Gunmetal Arcadia Zero and Exolotl : ZIAN both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Gunmetal Arcadia Zero (2016) is 7 years older than Exolotl : ZIAN (2023). Exolotl : ZIAN is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Gunmetal Arcadia Zero (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Exolotl : ZIAN
Choose Exolotl : ZIAN if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Exolotl : ZIAN launched in 2023.
Both Gunmetal Arcadia Zero and Exolotl : ZIAN sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Gunmetal Arcadia Zero |  Exolotl : ZIAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.3% positive (37 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Minor Key Games | Jellylab |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Gunmetal Arcadia Zero (2016) is 7 years older than Exolotl : ZIAN (2023).
- Exolotl : ZIAN is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Gunmetal Arcadia Zero (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Gunmetal Arcadia Zero vs Exolotl : ZIAN — FAQ
- Should I play Gunmetal Arcadia Zero or Exolotl : ZIAN first?
- If you want chronology, Gunmetal Arcadia Zero (2016) came out before Exolotl : ZIAN (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 Gunmetal Arcadia Zero and Exolotl : ZIAN similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.