Choose ERSATZ
Choose ERSATZ if it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. ERSATZ launched in 2017.
ERSATZ vs Skybolt Zack
ERSATZ and Skybolt Zack 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. ERSATZ (2017) is 2 years older than Skybolt Zack (2019). ERSATZ scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Skybolt Zack (83.3% 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 Skybolt Zack
Choose Skybolt Zack if you want an Adventure experience. Skybolt Zack launched in 2019.
Both ERSATZ and Skybolt Zack sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 ERSATZ |  Skybolt Zack | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (13 reviews) | 83.3% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paris Stalker | ISART, DEVS MUST DIE |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- ERSATZ (2017) is 2 years older than Skybolt Zack (2019).
- ERSATZ scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Skybolt Zack (83.3% positive).
- ERSATZ is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Skybolt Zack (1.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
ERSATZ vs Skybolt Zack — FAQ
- Should I play ERSATZ or Skybolt Zack first?
- If you want chronology, ERSATZ (2017) came out before Skybolt Zack (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 ERSATZ and Skybolt Zack 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.