Choose 2076 - Midway Multiverse
Choose 2076 - Midway Multiverse if you want a Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2076 - Midway Multiverse launched in 2022.
2076 - Midway Multiverse vs The Phoenix Gene VR
2076 - Midway Multiverse and The Phoenix Gene VR 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. 2076 - Midway Multiverse (2022) is 3 years older than The Phoenix Gene VR (2025). The Phoenix Gene VR scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than 2076 - Midway Multiverse (79.3% 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 The Phoenix Gene VR
Choose The Phoenix Gene VR if you want an Adventure 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 2076 - Midway Multiverse and The Phoenix Gene VR sit in Action and Indie 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
 2076 - Midway Multiverse |  The Phoenix Gene VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.3% positive (29 reviews) | 100% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ivanovich Games | HEROmation |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- 2076 - Midway Multiverse (2022) is 3 years older than The Phoenix Gene VR (2025).
- The Phoenix Gene VR scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than 2076 - Midway Multiverse (79.3% positive).
- 2076 - Midway Multiverse is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The Phoenix Gene VR (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
2076 - Midway Multiverse vs The Phoenix Gene VR — FAQ
- Should I play 2076 - Midway Multiverse or The Phoenix Gene VR first?
- If you want chronology, 2076 - Midway Multiverse (2022) 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 2076 - Midway Multiverse and The Phoenix Gene VR 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.