Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, which made by the same studio, PopCap.
- Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition is tagged Zombies, Hero Shooter, PvP, Third-Person Shooter, Funny, Action, Character Customization, Multiplayer by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 10 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 1 are from the same studio: Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville
Why it matched: made by the same studio, PopCap; both zombie, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Third-Person Shooter, Zombies and Hero Shooter; released around the same time (2020).
Kick some grass in Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, the wackiest shooter yet!
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville at a glance Released 2020 Studio PopCap Player sentiment 71% positive of 18,807 Price $29.99 Third-Person ShooterZombiesHero ShooterShooterCasualFunnyPvPOnline Co-Op
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Bombergrounds: Battle Royale
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Funny, Online Co-Op and Cute; released around the same time (2022).
BOMBERGROUNDS: Immerse in a free-to-play massive multiplayer action-packed arena inspired by classic bomber games. Dash, bomb, bat, and explode your way to victory. Your realm of relentless arcade action is just a click away—dive in and rule the grounds!
Bombergrounds: Battle Royale at a glance Released 2022 Studio Gigantic Duck Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 8,340 Price Free FunnyOnline Co-OpCuteCasualPvPControllerCharacter CustomizationColorful
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Paladins
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 9 player tags including Hero Shooter, Shooter and Team-Based; released around the same time (2018).
Paladins is the ultimate fantasy team-based shooter experience, with over 50 customizable Champions fighting in 5v5 action across a diverse Realm of modes and maps!
Paladins at a glance Released 2018 Studio Evil Mojo Games Player sentiment 85% positive of 345,436 Price Free Hero ShooterShooterTeam-BasedPvPOnline Co-OpControllerCharacter CustomizationColorful
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Project Winter
Why it matched: both atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Team-Based, PvP and Controller; released around the same time (2019).
Project Winter 2.0: Cabin Fever is an 8-player survival and social deception game where teamwork is vital, but betrayal is inevitable. Face the wilderness, uncover traitors, and survive paranoia in this streamlined yet chaotic multiplayer experience.
Project Winter at a glance Released 2019 Studio Other Ocean Interactive Player sentiment 82% positive of 19,078 Price $9.99 Team-BasedPvPControllerColorfulFunnyCasual
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STAR WARS Battlefront
Why it matched: both atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Shooter, Third-Person Shooter and Online Co-Op; published by the same company; released around the same time (2020).
The STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ Ultimate Edition includes the STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ Deluxe Edition as well as the STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ Season Pass.
STAR WARS Battlefront at a glance Released 2020 Studio DICE Player sentiment 79% positive of 5,869 Price $19.99 ShooterThird-Person ShooterOnline Co-OpPvPCombatThird Person
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Bopl Battle
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Online Co-Op, Funny and Colorful; released around the same time (2023).
A couch/online game where you battle your friends with unique and wild abilities. There are many choices such as a shrink ray, creating black holes, stopping time and attaching a rocket engine to the stage to send it flying. Choose a combination that synergizes well to win the round!
Bopl Battle at a glance Released 2023 Studio Johan Grönvall Player sentiment 97% positive of 25,699 Price $9.99 Online Co-OpFunnyColorfulCutePvPControllerCasual
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Star Wars Battlefront II
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 8 player tags including Shooter, Third-Person Shooter and Combat; published by the same company.
Be the hero in the ultimate STAR WARS™ battle fantasy with STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II: Celebration Edition!
Star Wars Battlefront II at a glance Released 2017 Studio DICE Player sentiment 88% positive of 99,746 Price $39.99 ShooterThird-Person ShooterCombatOnline Co-OpThird PersonPvPControllerCharacter Customization
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Super Animal Royale
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Cute, Casual and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2021).
Welcome to the coziest way to kill your friends. Super Animal Royale is a 64-player, top-down 2D battle royale where adorably murderous animals fight tooth, claw, and machine gun. Then, relax in Super Animal World with fishing, hamsterball races, and story quests before the next fight to the death.
Super Animal Royale at a glance Released 2021 Studio Pixile Player sentiment 93% positive of 44,575 Price Free CuteCasualOnline Co-OpShooterFunnyCharacter CustomizationPvPColorful
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Witch It
Why it matched: both atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Funny, Casual and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2020).
Witch It is a multiplayer hide & seek game set in a vibrant, magical world. Brave hunters seek hidden witches that curse their villages!
Witch It at a glance Released 2020 Studio Barrel Roll Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 19,870 Price $19.99 FunnyCasualOnline Co-OpTeam-BasedPvP
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Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
Why it matched: both zombie, strategy and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Zombies, Casual and Funny; published by the same company.
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio PopCap Games, Inc. Player sentiment 98% positive of 155,468 Price $4.99 ZombiesCasualFunnyCute
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GTFO
Why it matched: both zombie, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Online Co-Op, Shooter and Team-Based; released around the same time (2021).
GTFO is a hardcore cooperative horror shooter that throws you from gripping suspense to explosive action in a heartbeat. Stealth, strategy, and teamwork are necessary to survive in your deadly, underground prison. Work together or die together.
GTFO at a glance Released 2021 Studio 10 Chambers Player sentiment 84% positive of 66,650 Price $39.99 Online Co-OpShooterTeam-BasedZombiesCharacter Customization
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Darwin Project
Why it matched: both atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including PvP, Shooter and Third Person; released around the same time (2020).
In Darwin Project, ten inmates must survive the elements, track each other, fight, craft tools, and use their social skills to be the last one standing. It's a unique take on battle royale with a Show Director to influence the match and Spectator Interactions to create a one-of-a-kind game show.
Darwin Project at a glance Released 2020 Studio Scavengers Studio Player sentiment 82% positive of 18,460 Price Free PvPShooterThird PersonThird-Person ShooterCasual
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Hunt: Showdown 1896
Why it matched: both zombie, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Shooter, PvP and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2019).
Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the brutally rewarding extraction shooter. Track twisted monsters and overcome ruthless PvP. Take bounties in corrupted backwaters lost to history. With a team, you might survive. Die with nothing or get out with everything.
Hunt: Showdown 1896 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Crytek Player sentiment 74% positive of 277,557 Price $15.99 ShooterPvPOnline Co-OpTeam-BasedZombies
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SMITE 2
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Casual and Team-Based; released around the same time (2024).
Become a god and wage war in SMITE 2, the free-to-play Unreal Engine 5-powered sequel to the legendary third-person action MOBA. If you love challenging competition, intense action, ability-driven combat, rewarding teamwork, or godly mythology, you’ll see why 40+ million players love SMITE.
SMITE 2 at a glance Released 2024 Studio Titan Forge Games Player sentiment 55% positive of 23,490 Price Free Third PersonCasualTeam-BasedPvPCombatOnline Co-Op
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Door Kickers: Action Squad
Why it matched: both zombie, strategy and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Online Co-Op, Shooter and Zombies; released around the same time (2018).
Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.
Door Kickers: Action Squad at a glance Released 2018 Studio PixelShard Player sentiment 95% positive of 10,607 Price $13.99 Online Co-OpShooterZombiesCasual
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Overcooked! 2
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Online Co-Op, Casual and Funny; released around the same time (2018).
Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons… it’s time to save the world again!
Overcooked! 2 at a glance Released 2018 Studio Ghost Town Games Ltd. Player sentiment 90% positive of 84,093 Price $24.99 Online Co-OpCasualFunnyCuteControllerColorful
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Spore
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Casual, Cute and Funny; published by the same company.
Be the architect of your own universe with Spore, an exciting single-player adventure. From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations.
Spore at a glance Released 2008 Studio Maxis Player sentiment 93% positive of 72,594 Price $19.99 CasualCuteFunnyColorfulCartoon
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CRSED: F.O.A.D.
Why it matched: both zombie and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Hero Shooter, Shooter and Zombies; released around the same time (2018).
CRSED: Cuisine Royale – is a brutal MMO last-man-standing shooter with realistic weaponry, elements of lethal mystic forces and incredible superpowers!
CRSED: F.O.A.D. at a glance Released 2018 Studio Darkflow Software Player sentiment 79% positive of 38,607 Price Free Hero ShooterShooterZombiesThird-Person ShooterPvPThird Person
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Star Wars: Battlefront II
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 8 player tags including Shooter, Third-Person Shooter and Combat.
Be the hero in the ultimate STAR WARS™ battle fantasy with STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II: Celebration Edition!
Star Wars: Battlefront II at a glance Released 2005 Studio Pandemic Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 99,746 Price $39.99 ShooterThird-Person ShooterCombatOnline Co-OpThird PersonPvPControllerCharacter Customization
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Zombie Panic! Source
Why it matched: both zombie, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Zombies, Online Co-Op and Shooter.
Dive into the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Panic! Source: a cooperative, survival-horror first-person-shooter. A fast-paced standalone modification.
Zombie Panic! Source at a glance Released 2008 Studio Zombie Panic! Team Player sentiment 85% positive of 7,862 Price Free ZombiesOnline Co-OpShooterTeam-BasedCasual
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Pixel Strike 3D
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Shooter, PvP and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2020).
Pixel Strike 3D is a Multiplayer First-Person Shooter that features fast-paced gameplay and a wide variety of player customization. Battle friends and foes from all around the world in over 20 unique game modes, with over 70 available weapons.
Pixel Strike 3D at a glance Released 2020 Studio Vulcron Player sentiment 74% positive of 12,507 Price Free ShooterPvPOnline Co-OpTeam-BasedCharacter CustomizationCasual
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Ironsight
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Shooter, Controller and PvP; released around the same time (2019).
Online FPS game, near future background, Resource Warfare between Military Forces and PMC. More than 50 kinds of original weapons with customization option. Use Peripheral objects, Tactical drones, Active objects to experience dynamic warfare.
Ironsight at a glance Released 2019 Studio WipleGames Inc., Player sentiment 73% positive of 22,298 Price Not listed ShooterControllerPvPTeam-BasedOnline Co-OpCasual
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Predecessor
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Shooter, Third Person and PvP; released around the same time (2024).
The tactical depth and iconic heroes of a hardcore MOBA meets the explosive verticality of a 5v5 3D shooter.
Predecessor at a glance Released 2024 Studio Omeda Studios Player sentiment 71% positive of 17,619 Price Free ShooterThird PersonPvPTeam-BasedThird-Person ShooterOnline Co-OpCombat
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World War 3
Why it matched: both atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Online Co-Op, PvP and Character Customization; released around the same time (2022).
World War 3 is a free-to-play tactical online multiplayer FPS where the world is your battleground. Outgun the enemy in thrilling, team-based skirmishes with a huge arsenal of weapons, vehicles, gadgets, and drones at your disposal.
World War 3 at a glance Released 2022 Studio New Generation Games Player sentiment 54% positive of 54,564 Price Free Online Co-OpPvPCharacter CustomizationShooterTeam-BasedCombat
Common questions
What game is most like Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition?
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, PopCap. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition do?
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville is also from PopCap, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.