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Count Zero

*Count Zero* is a 1986 cyberpunk novel by William Gibson, serving as the second book in the Sprawl trilogy following *Neuromancer*. Set in a futuristic corporate dystopia, the narrative follows three separate protagonists: a mercenary, an art dealer, and a teenage hacker known as Count Zero. Their l...

8.3 Great

apps Top Count Zero Alternatives

The top alternative to Count Zero in 2026 is Golden Son with a score of 8.8/10, followed by The City & The City (8.7) and Stand on Zanzibar (8.6).

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Golden Son

Golden Son

Golden Son is a 2015 science fiction novel by Pierce Brown and the second book in the Red Rising series. The narrative c...

Contemporary Dystopian Rebellion Brown
8.8 Great
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The City & The City

The City & The City

The City & The City is a detective fiction and weird fiction novel written by British author China Miéville, published i...

Contemporary Urban Political Surveillance
8.7 Great
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Stand on Zanzibar

Stand on Zanzibar

Stand on Zanzibar is a dystopian science fiction novel written by John Brunner and published in 1968. The novel is set i...

Classic Corporate Satire Overpopulation
8.6 Great
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The Memory Police

The Memory Police

The Memory Police is a 1994 Japanese-language novel by Yoko Ogawa, set on an island where objects systematically disappe...

Modern Japanese Surreal Ogawa
8.5 Great
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The House of the Scorpion

The House of the Scorpion

The House of the Scorpion is a 2002 young adult science fiction novel by Nancy Farmer set in Opium, a narco-state carved...

Contemporary Biotech Cloning Farmer
8.4 Great
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Dark Age

Dark Age

Dark Age is the fifth novel in Pierce Brown's Red Rising Saga, published in 2019 and following the 2018 installment Iron...

Contemporary Dystopian War Brown
8.4 Great
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Light Bringer

Light Bringer

*Light Bringer* is a 2023 science fiction novel by Pierce Brown and the sixth installment in the Red Rising Saga. The na...

Action Contemporary Dystopian Brown
8.4 Great
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Monsters of Men

Monsters of Men

The final installment of Patrick Ness's Chaos Walking trilogy, published in 2010, following 'The Knife of Never Letting...

Contemporary War Ya Ness
8.3 Great
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Mona Lisa Overdrive

Mona Lisa Overdrive

Mona Lisa Overdrive is a cyberpunk science fiction novel by William Gibson, published in 1988 as the final entry in his...

Modern AI Virtual Reality Gibson
8.1 Great
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He, She and It

He, She and It

He, She and It is a 1991 science fiction novel by American author Marge Piercy, alternatively published under the title...

Modern AI Cyberpunk Feminist
7.9 Good
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Player Piano

Player Piano

Player Piano is Kurt Vonnegut's debut novel, published in 1952. Set in a future industrialized America where automated m...

Classic Automation Corporate Satire
7.8 Good
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Virtual Light

Virtual Light

Virtual Light is a 1993 cyberpunk novel by William Gibson and the first book in his Bridge trilogy. Set in a near-future...

Modern Corporate Gibson Cyberpunk
7.7 Good
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Idoru

Idoru

Idoru is a 1996 cyberpunk novel by William Gibson and the second book in his Bridge trilogy. Set in a near-future Tokyo,...

Modern Tech Gibson Celebrity
7.7 Good
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Daemon

Daemon

Daemon is Daniel Suarez's techno-thriller, self-published in 2006 and commercially released in 2009, about a self-execut...

Contemporary AI Corporate Tech
7.6 Good
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Super-Cannes

Super-Cannes

Super-Cannes is a dystopian novel by British author J.G. Ballard, published in 2000. It is set in Eden-Olympia, a gated...

Contemporary Corporate Isolation Violence
7.6 Good
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All Tomorrow's Parties

All Tomorrow's Parties

All Tomorrow's Parties is a novel by William Gibson published in 1999, concluding the Bridge trilogy that began with Vir...

Modern Tech Gibson Urban
7.5 Good
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Jennifer Government

Jennifer Government

Jennifer Government is a satirical science fiction novel written by Australian author Max Barry and published in 2003. T...

Contemporary Corporate Satire Consumerism
7.4 Good
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The Warehouse

The Warehouse

"The Warehouse" is a 2019 dystopian thriller novel written by Rob Hart. The story is set in a near-future United States...

Contemporary Corporate Surveillance Hart
6.9 Fair
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The Every

The Every

The Every is a 2021 novel by American writer Dave Eggers and a sequel to his 2013 novel The Circle. It follows Delaney W...

Contemporary Corporate Tech Surveillance
5.8 Mediocre
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Ready Player Two

Ready Player Two

Ready Player Two is a 2020 science-fiction novel by American author Ernest Cline and the sequel to Ready Player One. Set...

Contemporary Corporate Virtual Reality Cyberpunk
4.3 Poor

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Alternative Score vs Count Zero Action
Golden Son
Golden Son
Dystopian Novel Contemporary Dystopian Rebellion
8.8 Great +0.5 Compare
The City & The City
The City & The City
Dystopian Novel Contemporary Urban Political
8.7 Great +0.4 Compare
Stand on Zanzibar
Stand on Zanzibar
Dystopian Novel Classic Corporate Satire
8.6 Great +0.3 Compare
The Memory Police
The Memory Police
Dystopian Novel Modern Japanese Surreal
8.5 Great +0.2 Compare
The House of the Scorpion
The House of the Scorpion
Dystopian Novel Contemporary Biotech Cloning
8.4 Great +0.1 Compare
Dark Age
Dark Age
Dystopian Novel Contemporary Dystopian War
8.4 Great +0.1 Compare
Light Bringer
Light Bringer
Dystopian Novel Action Contemporary Dystopian
8.4 Great +0.1 Compare
Monsters of Men
Monsters of Men
Dystopian Novel Contemporary War Ya
8.3 Great Same Compare
Mona Lisa Overdrive
Mona Lisa Overdrive
Dystopian Novel Modern AI Virtual Reality
8.1 Great -0.2 Compare
He, She and It
He, She and It
Dystopian Novel Modern AI Cyberpunk
7.9 Good -0.4 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Count Zero?
The top alternatives to Count Zero in 2026 include Golden Son, The City & The City, Stand on Zanzibar, The Memory Police, The House of the Scorpion. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Count Zero compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Count Zero scores 8.3/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Count Zero worth it in 2026?
Count Zero scores 8.3/10 on Lunoo, making it a highly-rated option in the Dystopian Novel category. However, alternatives like Golden Son may better suit specific needs.
What is the best free alternative to Count Zero?
Several alternatives to Count Zero offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Count Zero?
Common reasons users look for Count Zero alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Count Zero are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Count Zero in the Dystopian Novel category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Count Zero alternative has the highest rating?
Golden Son currently holds the highest rating among Count Zero alternatives with a score of 8.8/10.
Can I use Golden Son instead of Count Zero?
Golden Son is one of the top-rated alternatives to Count Zero. While they serve similar purposes in the Dystopian Novel space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Count Zero?
Pricing varies among Count Zero alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Dystopian Novel category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Count Zero alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Count Zero vs Golden Son: which is better?
Count Zero scores 8.3/10 while Golden Son scores 8.8/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Count Zero vs The City & The City: which is better?
Count Zero scores 8.3/10 while The City & The City scores 8.7/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Count Zero vs Stand on Zanzibar: which is better?
Count Zero scores 8.3/10 while Stand on Zanzibar scores 8.6/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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