Choose FlatOut
Choose FlatOut if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, LAN PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,583 Steam reviews back the pick.
FlatOut vs Zombie Derby
FlatOut and Zombie Derby both land in Action, Racing 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, Racing on Steam. FlatOut (2007) is 11 years older than Zombie Derby (2018). FlatOut scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Zombie Derby (74.2% 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 Zombie Derby
Choose Zombie Derby if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zombie Derby launched in 2018.
Both FlatOut and Zombie Derby sit in Action and Racing 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
 FlatOut |  Zombie Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation, Racing | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (1,583 reviews) | 74.2% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group | Brinemedia |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Racing on Steam.
- FlatOut (2007) is 11 years older than Zombie Derby (2018).
- FlatOut scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Zombie Derby (74.2% positive).
- Zombie Derby is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut (4.99 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- FlatOut is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Zombie Derby has no Deck rating yet.
FlatOut vs Zombie Derby — FAQ
- Should I play FlatOut or Zombie Derby first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut (2007) came out before Zombie Derby (2018). 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 FlatOut and Zombie Derby similar?
- They overlap on Action, Racing 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 Zombie Derby have multiplayer like FlatOut?
- No. FlatOut supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Zombie Derby is listed as single-player only.
- Does FlatOut run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FlatOut is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Zombie Derby doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.