Choose VIDEOVERSE
Choose VIDEOVERSE if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Subtitle Options. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. VIDEOVERSE launched in 2023.
VIDEOVERSE vs Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo
VIDEOVERSE and Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. VIDEOVERSE (2023) is 3 years older than Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo (2026). VIDEOVERSE scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo (84.2% 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 Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo
Choose Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Stereo Sound, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 46% cheaper on the Steam Store. Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo launched in 2026.
Both VIDEOVERSE and Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo sit in Adventure and Casual on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Narrated Game Menus, 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
 VIDEOVERSE |  Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (165 reviews) | 84.2% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kinmoku | FUF Games |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- VIDEOVERSE (2023) is 3 years older than Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo (2026).
- VIDEOVERSE scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo (84.2% positive).
- Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than VIDEOVERSE (6.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- VIDEOVERSE is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo has no Deck rating yet.
VIDEOVERSE vs Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo — FAQ
- Should I play VIDEOVERSE or Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo first?
- If you want chronology, VIDEOVERSE (2023) came out before Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo (2026). 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 VIDEOVERSE and Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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.
- Does VIDEOVERSE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — VIDEOVERSE is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.