Post originally by Nick at 2005-05-06 17:10:44
Converted from Phorums BB System

They really have different goals. Atlas of the Walking dead assembles a list of specific beings from folklore (or literature/film) - it's a monster manual in effect, though in a good way. GURPS Undead is a discursive overview of the subject of undeath in general.

If a broad guide to creating your own undead mythos is your thing, then GURPS Undead is probably better; if you want a wide variety of beings suited to a modern or historical setting, then Atlas will have them.