Choose 2017 VR
Choose 2017 VR if you want a Gore experience. 2017 VR launched in 2017.
2017 VR vs ZomDay
2017 VR and ZomDay both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. 2017 VR (2017) is 3 years older than ZomDay (2020). ZomDay scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than 2017 VR (57.1% 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 ZomDay
Choose ZomDay if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. ZomDay launched in 2020.
Both 2017 VR and ZomDay sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP, 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
 2017 VR |  ZomDay | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Gore | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.1% positive (63 reviews) | 85.5% positive (442 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Tungsten Games | Intostudio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- 2017 VR (2017) is 3 years older than ZomDay (2020).
- ZomDay scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than 2017 VR (57.1% positive).
- ZomDay is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than 2017 VR (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
2017 VR vs ZomDay — FAQ
- Should I play 2017 VR or ZomDay first?
- If you want chronology, 2017 VR (2017) came out before ZomDay (2020). 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 2017 VR and ZomDay similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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 2017 VR and ZomDay have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: 2017 VR ships Online Co-op, Co-op; ZomDay ships Online Co-op, Co-op.