Choose Vault of the Void
Choose Vault of the Void if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,386 Steam reviews back the pick.
Vault of the Void vs Playable Mockup
Vault of the Void and Playable Mockup both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Both released in 2022. Vault of the Void scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Playable Mockup (75% 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 Playable Mockup
Choose Playable Mockup if it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. Playable Mockup launched in 2022.
Both Vault of the Void and Playable Mockup sit in Strategy 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
 Vault of the Void |  Playable Mockup | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 4.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.7% positive (1,386 reviews) | 75% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Spider Nest Games | 727 Not Hound |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2022.
- Vault of the Void scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Playable Mockup (75% positive).
- Playable Mockup is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Vault of the Void (4.19 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Vault of the Void is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Playable Mockup has no Deck rating yet.
Vault of the Void vs Playable Mockup — FAQ
- Are Vault of the Void and Playable Mockup similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Vault of the Void run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Vault of the Void is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Playable Mockup doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.