Choose Jamestown
Choose Jamestown if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Jamestown launched in 2011.
Jamestown vs Zeroptian Invasion
Jamestown and Zeroptian Invasion 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. Jamestown (2011) is 7 years older than Zeroptian Invasion (2018). Jamestown scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Zeroptian Invasion (91.7% 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 Zeroptian Invasion
Choose Zeroptian Invasion if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zeroptian Invasion launched in 2018.
Both Jamestown and Zeroptian Invasion 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
 Jamestown |  Zeroptian Invasion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (503 reviews) | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Final Form Games | Josyan, Bibiki |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Jamestown (2011) is 7 years older than Zeroptian Invasion (2018).
- Jamestown scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Zeroptian Invasion (91.7% positive).
- Zeroptian Invasion is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Jamestown (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Jamestown has co-op; Zeroptian Invasion does not.
- Jamestown is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Zeroptian Invasion has no Deck rating yet.
Jamestown vs Zeroptian Invasion — FAQ
- Should I play Jamestown or Zeroptian Invasion first?
- If you want chronology, Jamestown (2011) came out before Zeroptian Invasion (2018). 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 Jamestown and Zeroptian Invasion 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.
- Does Zeroptian Invasion have multiplayer like Jamestown?
- No. Jamestown supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Zeroptian Invasion is listed as single-player only.
- Does Jamestown run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Jamestown is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Zeroptian Invasion doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.