Choose V696
Choose V696 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. V696 launched in 2022.
V696 vs REC: Beyond The Lens
V696 and REC: Beyond The Lens 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. V696 (2022) is 1 year older than REC: Beyond The Lens (2023). V696 scores higher on Steam reviews (65.4% positive) than REC: Beyond The Lens (50% 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 REC: Beyond The Lens
Choose REC: Beyond The Lens if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. REC: Beyond The Lens launched in 2023.
Both V696 and REC: Beyond The Lens sit in Action 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
 V696 |  REC: Beyond The Lens | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.4% positive (52 reviews) | 50% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Veysel Çınar | Samuka Gomes |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- V696 (2022) is 1 year older than REC: Beyond The Lens (2023).
- V696 scores higher on Steam reviews (65.4% positive) than REC: Beyond The Lens (50% positive).
- REC: Beyond The Lens is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than V696 (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
V696 vs REC: Beyond The Lens — FAQ
- Should I play V696 or REC: Beyond The Lens first?
- If you want chronology, V696 (2022) came out before REC: Beyond The Lens (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 V696 and REC: Beyond The Lens 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.