Choose Voidrun
Choose Voidrun if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Voidrun launched in 2019.
Voidrun vs ION Shift
Voidrun and ION Shift both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Voidrun (2019) is 5 years older than ION Shift (2024). ION Shift scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Voidrun (78.3% positive). 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 ION Shift
Choose ION Shift if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. ION Shift launched in 2024.
Both Voidrun and ION Shift sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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
 Voidrun |  ION Shift | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 3.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.3% positive (23 reviews) | 100% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Benjamin Soulé, Pentadrangle | Electro Soul Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Voidrun (2019) is 5 years older than ION Shift (2024).
- ION Shift scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Voidrun (78.3% positive).
- ION Shift is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Voidrun (3.59 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
Voidrun vs ION Shift — FAQ
- Should I play Voidrun or ION Shift first?
- If you want chronology, Voidrun (2019) came out before ION Shift (2024). 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 Voidrun and ION Shift similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.