Games like I, Zombie

Tactical real-time strategy where you command a zombie horde to infect humans and overcome soldiers. The core loop involves infecting enemies to grow your army and strategically directing them.

84% positive from 2,620 · 2014 · 11% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $1.99 $1.19 -40% · Lowest ever $0.19 (2021-07-05)

Stealth Top-Down PuzzleLevel EditorCuteVillain Protagonist

Six games like I, Zombie

Rain on Your Parade

96% positive from 728 reviews202119% finish itDeck Verified

This is a puzzle-adventure game where you play as a cloud causing chaos. It features progressively ridiculous abilities and a silly, upbeat feel.

The catchThe novelty wears off after the first few levels and the rest feels repetitive filler.

Both are tagged Villain Protagonist, Stealth and Puzzle.

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Contraption Maker

91% positive from 1,310 reviews20143% finish itDeck Playable

A physics-based puzzle sandbox game where players build complex contraptions and machines. It features collaborative online building and a user-generated content focus.

What players likedPlayers praise Contraption Maker as a feature-rich puzzle game, similar to The Incredible Machine, with many new mechanics.

The catchThe tacky art and clunky, dated interface drag down an otherwise solid puzzle toy.

Both are tagged Level Editor, Puzzle and Casual.

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Myths of Rules

88% positive from 1,037 reviews20237% finish itDeck Playable

This is a narrative puzzle game where players interact with nodes and items to solve challenges. Players must understand and apply complex rules to survive encounters with ghosts and urban legends.

The catchFinding the other endings means replaying the same level blindly with no clues.

Both are tagged Level Editor, Puzzle and Indie.

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Tunguska: The Visitation - Final Cut

88% positive from 1,841 reviews20212% finish itDeck Verified

Survival horror game with stealth and crafting. Explore a dangerous zone, scavenge resources, and fight mutants.

What players likedPlayers praise its STALKER-like atmosphere and gameplay, with elements reminiscent of Project Zomboid, offering player agency and a good story.

The catchClunky controls and unreliable aiming make the combat frustrating rather than tense.

Both are tagged Stealth and Indie.

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Undead Horde

87% positive from 1,397 reviews201915% finish itDeck Playable

Necromantic action RPG with hack'n'slash combat. Raise an undead army to conquer a fantasy world.

The catchShallow loop; upgrades only raise numbers, add no tactics

Both are tagged Villain Protagonist and Indie.

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Untitled Goose Game

96% positive from 10,310 reviews201921% finish itDeck Verified

This is a stealth sandbox game where players control a goose to cause mischief. It features a dedicated honk button and a cooperative two-player mode.

What players likedPlayers praise this unique, charming puzzle/stealth game for its simple, fun mechanics, especially the honk button, and its enjoyable co-op experience.

The catchThe controls feel clunky and imprecise, which makes fiddly timing puzzles frustrating.

Both are tagged Villain Protagonist, Cute and Indie.

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More about I, Zombie

What players liked

Players praise its inventive strategy, like a reverse tower defense, for letting them control the zombie apocalypse.

The catch

Clunky controls snag you on walls and corners, making precise stealth frustrating.

Reviews: 84% positive from 2,620
Released: 2014
Finish it: 11% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $1.99 $1.19 -40% · Lowest ever $0.19 (2021-07-05)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 84% positive, but with 2,620 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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