Don't Starve Together vs Project Zomboid
Don't Starve Together is the cheaper of the two right now at US$5.09 on Steam, US$11.65 less than Project Zomboid. On playtime it is also the better value: Don't Starve Together costs US$0.13/h against US$0.28/h for Project Zomboid — 40h to beat versus 60h.
Don't Starve Together vs Project Zomboid, side by side
| Metric | Don't Starve Together | Project Zomboid |
|---|---|---|
| Price now | US$5.09 on Steam | US$16.74 on Steam |
| All-time low | US$1.49 on Steam | US$7.99 on Desura |
| Steam rating | 94% positive | 94% positive |
| Hours to beat | 40h | 60h |
| Cost per hour | US$0.13/h | US$0.28/h |
| Players | Up to 6 co-op (dedicated servers) | Online co-op, dedicated servers |
| Available on | Steam | Steam, GOG |
| Released | 2016, Klei Entertainment | 2013, The Indie Stone |
Pick Don't Starve Together if
Distinctive Tim Burton-ish art that has aged perfectly. It is a Co-op Survival by Klei Entertainment, 2016, and takes about 40 hours. The catch: brutally unforgiving without a wiki open. Full Don't Starve Together price breakdown.
Pick Project Zomboid if
The most detailed zombie survival sim on PC. It is a Zombie Survival by The Indie Stone, 2013, and takes about 60 hours. The catch: still Early Access after more than a decade. Full Project Zomboid price breakdown.
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How this comparison is made
Prices come straight from the stores' own feeds, in USD for United States, and are cached for about 30 minutes; hours-to-beat and the pros and cons are our editorial estimates. Cost per hour is the cheapest current price divided by hours-to-beat. No ads, no affiliate links and no paid placement — a store link earns us nothing. Every weight and threshold we use is published.