Choose I am not a Monster: First Contact
Choose I am not a Monster: First Contact if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 78% cheaper on the Steam Store. I am not a Monster: First Contact launched in 2018.
I am not a Monster: First Contact vs STAR WARS Zero Company™
I am not a Monster: First Contact and STAR WARS Zero Company™ both land in Strategy, RPG 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 Strategy, RPG on Steam. I am not a Monster: First Contact (2018) is 8 years older than STAR WARS Zero Company™ (2026). STAR WARS Zero Company™ scores higher on Steam reviews (83% positive) than I am not a Monster: First Contact (68.9% 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 STAR WARS Zero Company™
Choose STAR WARS Zero Company™ if you want a Sports, Adventure, and Simulation game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and HDR available. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 83% positive across 21,169 reviews.
Both I am not a Monster: First Contact and STAR WARS Zero Company™ sit in Strategy and RPG 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
 I am not a Monster: First Contact |  STAR WARS Zero Company™ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Sports, Strategy, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.9% positive (177 reviews) | 83% positive (21,169 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cheerdealers | Bit Reactor |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- I am not a Monster: First Contact (2018) is 8 years older than STAR WARS Zero Company™ (2026).
- STAR WARS Zero Company™ scores higher on Steam reviews (83% positive) than I am not a Monster: First Contact (68.9% positive).
- I am not a Monster: First Contact is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than STAR WARS Zero Company™ (10.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: I am not a Monster: First Contact is Deck Playable, STAR WARS Zero Company™ is Deck Unsupported.
I am not a Monster: First Contact vs STAR WARS Zero Company™ — FAQ
- Which is better, I am not a Monster: First Contact or STAR WARS Zero Company™?
- On Steam reviews STAR WARS Zero Company™ scores higher (83% positive) than I am not a Monster: First Contact (68.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, STAR WARS Zero Company™ is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play I am not a Monster: First Contact or STAR WARS Zero Company™ first?
- If you want chronology, I am not a Monster: First Contact (2018) came out before STAR WARS Zero Company™ (2026). 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 I am not a Monster: First Contact and STAR WARS Zero Company™ similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, RPG 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.