Choose Magitek VR
Choose Magitek VR if you want an Indie, RPG, and Early Access game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. Magitek VR launched in 2022.
Magitek VR vs BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality
Magitek VR and BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality 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. Magitek VR (2022) is 1 year older than BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality (2023). BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Magitek VR (79.3% 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 BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality
Choose BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality launched in 2023.
Both Magitek VR and BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality sit in Action and Adventure 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Magitek VR |  BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.3% positive (29 reviews) | 92.9% positive (112 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Liam Poli, Dion Cuttriss, Michael Pogson | Paul Wallace, John Wallace |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Magitek VR (2022) is 1 year older than BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality (2023).
- BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Magitek VR (79.3% positive).
- BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Magitek VR (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Magitek VR vs BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality — FAQ
- Should I play Magitek VR or BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality first?
- If you want chronology, Magitek VR (2022) came out before BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality (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 Magitek VR and BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality 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.
- Does BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality have multiplayer like Magitek VR?
- No. Magitek VR supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality is listed as single-player only.