Choose DragonRideVR
Choose DragonRideVR if you want a Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. DragonRideVR launched in 2020.
DragonRideVR vs The Phoenix Gene VR
DragonRideVR and The Phoenix Gene VR both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. DragonRideVR (2020) is 5 years older than The Phoenix Gene VR (2025). The Phoenix Gene VR scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than DragonRideVR (97.1% 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 The Phoenix Gene VR
Choose The Phoenix Gene VR if you want an Indie game with Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Phoenix Gene VR launched in 2025.
Both DragonRideVR and The Phoenix Gene VR sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 DragonRideVR |  The Phoenix Gene VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.1% positive (34 reviews) | 100% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TypeEh Studios | HEROmation |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- DragonRideVR (2020) is 5 years older than The Phoenix Gene VR (2025).
- The Phoenix Gene VR scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than DragonRideVR (97.1% positive).
- DragonRideVR is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than The Phoenix Gene VR (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
DragonRideVR vs The Phoenix Gene VR — FAQ
- Should I play DragonRideVR or The Phoenix Gene VR first?
- If you want chronology, DragonRideVR (2020) came out before The Phoenix Gene VR (2025). 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 DragonRideVR and The Phoenix Gene VR similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.