Should I play DeepStates [VR] or Scare Train VR first?

If you want chronology, DeepStates [VR] (2021) came out before Scare Train VR (2022). 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 DeepStates [VR] and Scare Train VR similar?

They overlap on Simulation, Casual 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.

DeepStates [VR] vs Scare Train VR

DeepStates [VR] and Scare Train VR both land in Simulation, Casual 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. DeepStates [VR] (2021) is 1 year older than Scare Train VR (2022). Scare Train VR is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than DeepStates [VR] (3.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 DeepStates [VR]

Choose DeepStates [VR] if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. DeepStates [VR] launched in 2021.

Choose Scare Train VR

Choose Scare Train VR if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Scare Train VR launched in 2022.

Both DeepStates [VR] and Scare Train VR sit in Simulation and Casual 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.

DeepStates [VR] vs Scare Train VR — Steam metadata comparison
	DeepStates [VR]	Scare Train VR
Released	2021	2022
Genres	Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access	Simulation, Casual
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Unsupported	Unrated
Price	11.99 USD	3.99 USD
Steam reviews	90.6% positive (64 reviews)	8 reviews
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	Marc Zimmermann	Moonwolf Interactive

Side by side

Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
DeepStates [VR] (2021) is 1 year older than Scare Train VR (2022).
Scare Train VR is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than DeepStates [VR] (3.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
DeepStates [VR] is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Scare Train VR has no Deck rating yet.