Choose Zombie Killing Simulator
Choose Zombie Killing Simulator if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Zombie Killing Simulator launched in 2023.
Zombie Killing Simulator vs Back 4 Blood
Zombie Killing Simulator and Back 4 Blood 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. Back 4 Blood (2021) is 2 years older than Zombie Killing Simulator (2023). Back 4 Blood scores higher on Steam reviews (72.1% positive) than Zombie Killing Simulator (57.5% 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 Back 4 Blood
Choose Back 4 Blood if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 25,164 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Zombie Killing Simulator and Back 4 Blood sit in Action 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 Killing Simulator |  Back 4 Blood | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.5% positive (73 reviews) | 72.1% positive (25,164 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Meka Games | Turtle Rock Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Back 4 Blood (2021) is 2 years older than Zombie Killing Simulator (2023).
- Back 4 Blood scores higher on Steam reviews (72.1% positive) than Zombie Killing Simulator (57.5% positive).
- Zombie Killing Simulator is free; Back 4 Blood is paid (59.99 USD).
- Back 4 Blood has co-op; Zombie Killing Simulator does not.
- Steam Deck: Zombie Killing Simulator is Deck Unsupported, Back 4 Blood is Deck Playable.
Zombie Killing Simulator vs Back 4 Blood — FAQ
- Should I play Zombie Killing Simulator or Back 4 Blood first?
- If you want chronology, Back 4 Blood (2021) came out before Zombie Killing Simulator (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 Zombie Killing Simulator and Back 4 Blood 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.
- Does Zombie Killing Simulator have multiplayer like Back 4 Blood?
- No. Back 4 Blood supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Zombie Killing Simulator is listed as single-player only.
- Is Zombie Killing Simulator free?
- Yes — Zombie Killing Simulator is a free-to-play Steam title. Back 4 Blood is paid (59.99 USD).