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Zombie Murder vs FOREST OF THE DEAD

Zombie Murder and FOREST OF THE DEAD both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Zombie Murder (2018) is 2 years older than FOREST OF THE DEAD (2020). Zombie Murder is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than FOREST OF THE DEAD (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Zombie Murder

Choose Zombie Murder if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zombie Murder launched in 2018.

Choose FOREST OF THE DEAD

Choose FOREST OF THE DEAD if it matches what drew you to this matchup. FOREST OF THE DEAD launched in 2020.

Both Zombie Murder and FOREST OF THE DEAD sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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

Zombie Murder vs FOREST OF THE DEAD — Steam metadata comparison
Zombie Murder — Steam game coverZombie MurderFOREST OF THE DEAD — Steam game coverFOREST OF THE DEAD
Released20182020
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD5.99 USD
Steam reviews4 reviews2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersFalco SoftwareUnknown Team

Side by side

Zombie Murder vs FOREST OF THE DEAD — FAQ

Should I play Zombie Murder or FOREST OF THE DEAD first?
If you want chronology, Zombie Murder (2018) came out before FOREST OF THE DEAD (2020). 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 Zombie Murder and FOREST OF THE DEAD similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.
Zombie Murder vs FOREST OF THE DEAD — Verdict (2026) · imho.run