Should I play DeepStates [VR] or Realms of Flow first?

If you want chronology, DeepStates [VR] (2021) came out before Realms of Flow (2023). 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 Realms of Flow similar?

They overlap on Indie 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 Realms of Flow

DeepStates [VR] and Realms of Flow both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. DeepStates [VR] (2021) is 2 years older than Realms of Flow (2023). Realms of Flow scores higher on Steam reviews (98.6% positive) than DeepStates [VR] (90.6% 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 DeepStates [VR]

Choose DeepStates [VR] if you want a Simulation, Casual, and Early Access game with Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. DeepStates [VR] launched in 2021.

Choose Realms of Flow

Choose Realms of Flow if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Realms of Flow launched in 2023.

Both DeepStates [VR] and Realms of Flow sit in Indie on Steam and both list 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 Realms of Flow — Steam metadata comparison
	DeepStates [VR]	Realms of Flow
Released	2021	2023
Genres	Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access	Indie
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Unsupported	Deck Unsupported
Price	11.99 USD	15.99 USD
Steam reviews	90.6% positive (64 reviews)	98.6% positive (74 reviews)
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	Marc Zimmermann	Marc Zimmermann

Side by side

Both are Indie games on Steam.
DeepStates [VR] (2021) is 2 years older than Realms of Flow (2023).
Realms of Flow scores higher on Steam reviews (98.6% positive) than DeepStates [VR] (90.6% positive).
DeepStates [VR] is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Realms of Flow (11.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
Both are Deck Unsupported.