Choose '1st Core: The Zombie Killing Cyborg'
Choose '1st Core: The Zombie Killing Cyborg' if it matches what drew you to this matchup. '1st Core: The Zombie Killing Cyborg' launched in 2018.
'1st Core: The Zombie Killing Cyborg' vs Apocalyptic
'1st Core: The Zombie Killing Cyborg' and Apocalyptic 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. '1st Core: The Zombie Killing Cyborg' (2018) is 4 years older than Apocalyptic (2022). Apocalyptic is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than '1st Core: The Zombie Killing Cyborg' (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Apocalyptic
Choose Apocalyptic if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Apocalyptic launched in 2022.
Both '1st Core: The Zombie Killing Cyborg' and Apocalyptic 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
 '1st Core: The Zombie Killing Cyborg' |  Apocalyptic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | J. C. SpringBourne | Darkvale Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- '1st Core: The Zombie Killing Cyborg' (2018) is 4 years older than Apocalyptic (2022).
- Apocalyptic is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than '1st Core: The Zombie Killing Cyborg' (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
'1st Core: The Zombie Killing Cyborg' vs Apocalyptic — FAQ
- Should I play '1st Core: The Zombie Killing Cyborg' or Apocalyptic first?
- If you want chronology, '1st Core: The Zombie Killing Cyborg' (2018) came out before Apocalyptic (2022). 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 '1st Core: The Zombie Killing Cyborg' and Apocalyptic 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.