Choose World War Z
Choose World War Z if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. 6,916 Steam reviews back the pick.
World War Z vs Variant 22
World War Z and Variant 22 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. World War Z (2021) is 2 years older than Variant 22 (2023). Variant 22 is currently ~5% cheaper on Steam than World War Z (13.99 USD vs. 14.79 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 Variant 22
Choose Variant 22 if you want an Indie experience. Variant 22 launched in 2023.
Both World War Z and Variant 22 sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 World War Z |  Variant 22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.79 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (6,916 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Saber Interactive Inc | ST Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- World War Z (2021) is 2 years older than Variant 22 (2023).
- Variant 22 is currently ~5% cheaper on Steam than World War Z (13.99 USD vs. 14.79 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- World War Z is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Variant 22 has no Deck rating yet.
World War Z vs Variant 22 — FAQ
- Should I play World War Z or Variant 22 first?
- If you want chronology, World War Z (2021) came out before Variant 22 (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 World War Z and Variant 22 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.
- Do both World War Z and Variant 22 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: World War Z ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Variant 22 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.