Choose Network E.L.E.
Choose Network E.L.E. if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Network E.L.E. launched in 2020.
Network E.L.E. vs Bulletstorm VR
Network E.L.E. and Bulletstorm 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. Network E.L.E. (2020) is 4 years older than Bulletstorm VR (2024). Network E.L.E. is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than Bulletstorm VR (15.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). 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 Bulletstorm VR
Choose Bulletstorm VR if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Bulletstorm VR launched in 2024.
Both Network E.L.E. and Bulletstorm 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
 Network E.L.E. |  Bulletstorm VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 52.7% positive (93 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Aeneas Middleton | Incuvo |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Network E.L.E. (2020) is 4 years older than Bulletstorm VR (2024).
- Network E.L.E. is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than Bulletstorm VR (15.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Bulletstorm VR is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Network E.L.E. has no Deck rating yet.
Network E.L.E. vs Bulletstorm VR — FAQ
- Should I play Network E.L.E. or Bulletstorm VR first?
- If you want chronology, Network E.L.E. (2020) came out before Bulletstorm VR (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 Network E.L.E. and Bulletstorm 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.