Choose Chess VR: Multiverse Journey
Choose Chess VR: Multiverse Journey if you want the Tracked Controller Support side of the pairing. Chess VR: Multiverse Journey launched in 2022.
Chess VR: Multiverse Journey vs Cibus Odyssey
Chess VR: Multiverse Journey and Cibus Odyssey both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Chess VR: Multiverse Journey (2022) is 3 years older than Cibus Odyssey (2025). Cibus Odyssey is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Chess VR: Multiverse Journey (4.99 USD vs. 17.99 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 Cibus Odyssey
Choose Cibus Odyssey if it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cibus Odyssey launched in 2025.
Both Chess VR: Multiverse Journey and Cibus Odyssey sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Chess VR: Multiverse Journey |  Cibus Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 30% positive (10 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | Mastery VR | LUDENS Co.,Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Chess VR: Multiverse Journey (2022) is 3 years older than Cibus Odyssey (2025).
- Cibus Odyssey is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Chess VR: Multiverse Journey (4.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
Chess VR: Multiverse Journey vs Cibus Odyssey — FAQ
- Should I play Chess VR: Multiverse Journey or Cibus Odyssey first?
- If you want chronology, Chess VR: Multiverse Journey (2022) came out before Cibus Odyssey (2025). 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 Chess VR: Multiverse Journey and Cibus Odyssey similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.