Choose BoomXR
Choose BoomXR if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. BoomXR launched in 2021.
BoomXR vs MERIDIAN
BoomXR and MERIDIAN both land in Action, Sports 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, Sports on Steam. BoomXR (2021) is 4 years older than MERIDIAN (2025). BoomXR is free; MERIDIAN is paid (0.99 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 MERIDIAN
Choose MERIDIAN if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. MERIDIAN launched in 2025.
Both BoomXR and MERIDIAN sit in Action and Sports 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
 BoomXR |  MERIDIAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Sports | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Yolopia Ltd | Alexander Kosenko |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports on Steam.
- BoomXR (2021) is 4 years older than MERIDIAN (2025).
- BoomXR is free; MERIDIAN is paid (0.99 USD).
BoomXR vs MERIDIAN — FAQ
- Should I play BoomXR or MERIDIAN first?
- If you want chronology, BoomXR (2021) came out before MERIDIAN (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 BoomXR and MERIDIAN similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports 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.
- Is BoomXR free?
- Yes — BoomXR is a free-to-play Steam title. MERIDIAN is paid (0.99 USD).