Choose Helios
Choose Helios if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. Helios launched in 2021.
Helios vs VR Realms
Helios and VR Realms both land in Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Casual on Steam. Helios (2021) is 5 years older than VR Realms (2026). VR Realms is free; Helios is paid (Price unknown). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose VR Realms
Choose VR Realms if you want a Free To Play game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. VR Realms launched in 2026.
Both Helios and VR Realms sit in Indie, Massively Multiplayer, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Helios |  VR Realms | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 68.5% positive (54 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Helm Boy Studios | Sketchy Realms |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Casual on Steam.
- Helios (2021) is 5 years older than VR Realms (2026).
- VR Realms is free; Helios is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Helios is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; VR Realms has no Deck rating yet.
Helios vs VR Realms — FAQ
- Should I play Helios or VR Realms first?
- If you want chronology, Helios (2021) came out before VR Realms (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Helios and VR Realms similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Helios and VR Realms have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Helios ships Online Co-op, Co-op; VR Realms ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is VR Realms free?
- Yes — VR Realms is a free-to-play Steam title. Helios is paid (Price unknown).
- Does Helios run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Helios is rated Deck Playable by Valve. VR Realms doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.