Choose V Rising
Choose V Rising if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with Online PvP, LAN PvP, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.9% positive across 53,797 reviews.
V Rising vs RailGods of Hysterra
V Rising and RailGods of Hysterra 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. V Rising (2024) is 1 year older than RailGods of Hysterra (2025). V Rising scores higher on Steam reviews (89.9% positive) than RailGods of Hysterra (60.2% 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 RailGods of Hysterra
Choose RailGods of Hysterra if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. RailGods of Hysterra launched in 2025.
Both V Rising and RailGods of Hysterra sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls, 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 |  RailGods of Hysterra | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.9% positive (53,797 reviews) | 60.2% positive (113 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Stunlock Studios | Troglobytes Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- V Rising (2024) is 1 year older than RailGods of Hysterra (2025).
- V Rising scores higher on Steam reviews (89.9% positive) than RailGods of Hysterra (60.2% positive).
- RailGods of Hysterra is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than V Rising (19.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: V Rising is Deck Verified, RailGods of Hysterra is Deck Playable.
V Rising vs RailGods of Hysterra — FAQ
- Which is better, V Rising or RailGods of Hysterra?
- On Steam reviews V Rising scores higher (89.9% positive) than RailGods of Hysterra (60.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, V Rising is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play V Rising or RailGods of Hysterra first?
- If you want chronology, V Rising (2024) came out before RailGods of Hysterra (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 V Rising and RailGods of Hysterra 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.
- Do both V Rising and RailGods of Hysterra have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: V Rising ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; RailGods of Hysterra ships Online Co-op, Co-op.