Choose Them and Us
Choose Them and Us if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. Them and Us launched in 2021.
Them and Us vs Ground Zero
Them and Us and Ground Zero 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. Them and Us (2021) is 5 years older than Ground Zero (2026). Ground Zero scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Them and Us (76.4% 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 Ground Zero
Choose Ground Zero if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88% positive across 175 reviews.
Both Them and Us and Ground Zero sit in Action and Indie 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
 Them and Us |  Ground Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.4% positive (529 reviews) | 88% positive (175 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TendoGames Co., Ltd. | Malformation Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Them and Us (2021) is 5 years older than Ground Zero (2026).
- Ground Zero scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Them and Us (76.4% positive).
- Ground Zero is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Them and Us (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Them and Us vs Ground Zero — FAQ
- Which is better, Them and Us or Ground Zero?
- On Steam reviews Ground Zero scores higher (88% positive) than Them and Us (76.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Ground Zero is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Them and Us or Ground Zero first?
- If you want chronology, Them and Us (2021) came out before Ground Zero (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 Them and Us and Ground Zero 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.