The Thing: Remastered vs Zombie Army 4: Dead War
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Zombie Army 4: Dead War wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Zombie Army 4: Dead War is $12.16 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Thing: Remastered | Zombie Army 4: Dead War |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 49 | 69 |
| Quality | 72 | 81 |
| Value | 42 | 75 |
| Popularity | 25 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $13.62 | $1.46 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.6% positive | 86.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 10 | 263 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | The Thing: Remastered | Zombie Army 4: Dead War |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 5, 2024 | February 18, 2021 |
| Developers | Nightdive Studios, Computer Artworks | Rebellion |
| Publishers | Nightdive Studios, Atari | Rebellion |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-Bit Required) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-6600k @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or better | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB) or better | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Thing: Remastered or Zombie Army 4: Dead War?
Zombie Army 4: Dead War won the comparison against The Thing: Remastered based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is The Thing: Remastered worth buying over Zombie Army 4: Dead War?
Based on the metrics, Zombie Army 4: Dead War won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Zombie Army 4: Dead War currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:16 PM UTC