Choose CARSTEROIDS
Choose CARSTEROIDS if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. CARSTEROIDS launched in 2019.
CARSTEROIDS vs Running Over Zombies
CARSTEROIDS and Running Over Zombies both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. CARSTEROIDS (2019) is 3 years older than Running Over Zombies (2022). Running Over Zombies is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than CARSTEROIDS (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Running Over Zombies
Choose Running Over Zombies if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Running Over Zombies launched in 2022.
Both CARSTEROIDS and Running Over Zombies sit in Action and Indie 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
 CARSTEROIDS |  Running Over Zombies | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | bkdove studios | The Zoo |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- CARSTEROIDS (2019) is 3 years older than Running Over Zombies (2022).
- Running Over Zombies is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than CARSTEROIDS (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- CARSTEROIDS has co-op; Running Over Zombies does not.
CARSTEROIDS vs Running Over Zombies — FAQ
- Should I play CARSTEROIDS or Running Over Zombies first?
- If you want chronology, CARSTEROIDS (2019) came out before Running Over Zombies (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 CARSTEROIDS and Running Over Zombies similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Running Over Zombies have multiplayer like CARSTEROIDS?
- No. CARSTEROIDS supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Running Over Zombies is listed as single-player only.