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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus vs World War Zero

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and World War Zero both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (2017) is 2 years older than World War Zero (2019). Both sit near 78% positive on Steam (Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus: 17,281 reviews, World War Zero: 100). 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 Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

Choose Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus if you want the Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 17,281 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose World War Zero

Choose World War Zero if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. World War Zero launched in 2019.

Both Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and World War Zero sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (78.1% vs 78% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.

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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus vs World War Zero — Steam metadata comparison
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus — Steam game coverWolfenstein II: The New ColossusWorld War Zero — Steam game coverWorld War Zero
Released20172019
GenresActionAction
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price39.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews78.1% positive (17,281 reviews)78% positive (100 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMachineGamesRebellion

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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus vs World War Zero — FAQ

Which is better, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus or World War Zero?
On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus sits at 78.1% positive (17,281 reviews), World War Zero at 78% (100). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
Should I play Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus or World War Zero first?
If you want chronology, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (2017) came out before World War Zero (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 Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and World War Zero similar?
They overlap on Action 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 Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is rated Deck Verified by Valve. World War Zero doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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