Choose V Rising
Choose V Rising if you want the Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 53,797 Steam reviews back the pick.
V Rising vs Mizz Survival
V Rising and Mizz Survival both land in Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. Mizz Survival (2023) is 1 year older than V Rising (2024). Mizz Survival is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than V Rising (4.99 USD vs. 34.99 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 Mizz Survival
Choose Mizz Survival if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mizz Survival launched in 2023.
Both V Rising and Mizz Survival sit in Action, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 V Rising |  Mizz Survival | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.9% positive (53,797 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Stunlock Studios | Genesis Gaming Network |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- Mizz Survival (2023) is 1 year older than V Rising (2024).
- Mizz Survival is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than V Rising (4.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- V Rising is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mizz Survival has no Deck rating yet.
V Rising vs Mizz Survival — FAQ
- Should I play V Rising or Mizz Survival first?
- If you want chronology, Mizz Survival (2023) came out before V Rising (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 V Rising and Mizz Survival similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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.
- Do both V Rising and Mizz Survival have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: V Rising ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Mizz Survival ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Does V Rising run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — V Rising is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Mizz Survival doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.