[2023] devs need to play project-zomboid

They aren't the same.
https://www.thegamer.com/project-zomboid-vs-7-days-to-die-which-is-better/

This
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3055702189

Is not the same as this...
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2697306553

They are completely different.

Play both, love both. Play each for completely different reasons and for completely different moods.