Should I play DeepStates [VR] or Once in a Blue Moon first?

If you want chronology, DeepStates [VR] (2021) came out before Once in a Blue Moon (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 Once in a Blue Moon similar?

They overlap on 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 Once in a Blue Moon

DeepStates [VR] and Once in a Blue Moon both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. DeepStates [VR] (2021) is 1 year older than Once in a Blue Moon (2022). Once in a Blue Moon is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than DeepStates [VR] (0.99 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, Simulation, and Early Access game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. DeepStates [VR] launched in 2021.

Choose Once in a Blue Moon

Choose Once in a Blue Moon if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Once in a Blue Moon launched in 2022.

Both DeepStates [VR] and Once in a Blue Moon sit in Casual on Steam, 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 Once in a Blue Moon — Steam metadata comparison
	DeepStates [VR]	Once in a Blue Moon
Released	2021	2022
Genres	Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access	Casual
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Unsupported	Unrated
Price	11.99 USD	0.99 USD
Steam reviews	90.6% positive (64 reviews)	3 reviews
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	Marc Zimmermann	NYX VX Ltd.

Side by side

Both are Casual games on Steam.
DeepStates [VR] (2021) is 1 year older than Once in a Blue Moon (2022).
Once in a Blue Moon is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than DeepStates [VR] (0.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
DeepStates [VR] is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Once in a Blue Moon has no Deck rating yet.