Choose Red Matter 2
Choose Red Matter 2 if you want an Indie game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. Red Matter 2 launched in 2022.
Red Matter 2 vs Ekholux
Red Matter 2 and Ekholux 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. Red Matter 2 (2022) is 4 years older than Ekholux (2026). Red Matter 2 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Ekholux has no Deck rating yet. 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 Ekholux
Choose Ekholux if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ekholux launched in 2026.
Both Red Matter 2 and Ekholux 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
 Red Matter 2 |  Ekholux | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (373 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vertical Robot | NarriFlux |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Red Matter 2 (2022) is 4 years older than Ekholux (2026).
- Red Matter 2 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Ekholux has no Deck rating yet.
Red Matter 2 vs Ekholux — FAQ
- Should I play Red Matter 2 or Ekholux first?
- If you want chronology, Red Matter 2 (2022) came out before Ekholux (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 Red Matter 2 and Ekholux 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.