: Cars have functional parts like mufflers, brakes, and suspension that degrade over time. Players must find keys, hotwire vehicles, and manage fuel to keep them running.

: Characters in Project Zomboid have various skills that can improve over time with practice. These skills include everything from combat and survival skills to more mundane ones like carpentry, which could be crucial for crafting and fortifying a base.

Most of the community and modding support has moved on to newer versions: