Choose MADiSON
Choose MADiSON if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,147 Steam reviews back the pick.
MADiSON vs MADiSON VR
MADiSON and MADiSON VR both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. MADiSON (2022) is 2 years older than MADiSON VR (2024). MADiSON scores higher on Steam reviews (85.8% positive) than MADiSON VR (76.8% 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 MADiSON VR
Choose MADiSON VR if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Only side of the pairing. MADiSON VR launched in 2024.
Both MADiSON and MADiSON VR sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 MADiSON |  MADiSON VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.8% positive (1,147 reviews) | 76.8% positive (99 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BLOODIOUS GAMES | BLOODIOUS GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- MADiSON (2022) is 2 years older than MADiSON VR (2024).
- MADiSON scores higher on Steam reviews (85.8% positive) than MADiSON VR (76.8% positive).
- MADiSON VR is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than MADiSON (34.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: MADiSON is Deck Verified, MADiSON VR is Deck Unsupported.
MADiSON vs MADiSON VR — FAQ
- Should I play MADiSON or MADiSON VR first?
- If you want chronology, MADiSON (2022) came out before MADiSON VR (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 MADiSON and MADiSON VR similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.