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Games like The Phoenix Gene VR

If The Phoenix Gene VR is your kind of game, the closest matches are BANJAX, Danger Forever and Rez Infinite — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About The Phoenix Gene VR: Control a Phoenix in your hands in this VR game. Fly through a sci-fi fantasy blasting enemies, dodging bullets and obstacles, and protecting characters as you destroy a mega-corp’s dangerous immortality serum. This physical on-rails shooter delivers a heart pumping story-based work-out.

2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDWindowsby HEROmation
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Players who liked The Phoenix Gene VR also play

Steam players who put hours into The Phoenix Gene VR also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. BANJAX

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Phoenix Gene VR fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    A gun-free VR rail shooter, where you throw magic flying discs to shatter targets. Master physics‑driven throws in a dark fantasy world, then soar between realms on your dragon to face new challenges. Banjax is the work of a solo dev, including an original soundtrack.

    ActionIndieSteam ↗
  2. Danger Forever

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Phoenix Gene VR fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    Play as a human warrior piloting a mecha-dragon in Danger Forever, a 3D shoot'em up with RPG elements. Battle mechanoids and techno-demons in a hostile world. Fast-paced action and immersive gameplay make this the ultimate shoot'em up adventure.

    2022ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  3. Rez Infinite

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Phoenix Gene VR fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    The legendary action-shooter finally comes to PC, and in style! Blast your way through mind-melting visuals and amazing beats, all in your quest through cyberspace to save a world on the verge of collapse. Playable on your desktop or in fully immersive VR.

    2017ActionIndieCasual24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. DragonRideVR

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Phoenix Gene VR fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    Become a DragonRider! DragonRideVR is an interactive fantasy experience with 7 fun game modes that immerse you into 10 stunning magical worlds.Fly your own dragon or choose from a variety of preset rides, shoot targets and balloons or, swing your swords to the beat of the music in RhythmRide!

    2020ActionAdventureSimulation14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Furball Over the Front

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Phoenix Gene VR fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    Take to the skies over the western front in this WW1 casual run and gun style Sim-Shooter. Play as an Allied or German pilot in 6 different planes from 1915-1918. Balloon Busting, Ground Attack, and Dogfighting missions await you!

    2025ActionIndieSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Whisker Squadron: Survivor

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for The Phoenix Gene VR fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    A smooth roguelite shooter from the creators of RACE THE SUN, featuring a voiced cast of feline pilots in a dramatic showdown against corporate-powered robots called The Swarm. Features a 3-act campaign with branching paths, epic bosses, and a wide arsenal of pilots, ships, and weapons.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Ultra Imposer

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for The Phoenix Gene VR fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    Pilot the Ultra Imposer drone and eradicate the enemy army with your blasters or lock-on to multiple enemy targets and unleash a barrage of seeker missile destruction. Ultra Imposer is a third-person VR-only shooter action game on rails with unique gameplay and boss battles!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Astrodogs

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for The Phoenix Gene VR fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    Astrodogs is an on-rails arcade action game featuring a cast of space dogs that have to save the galaxy from WOOFER, a corporation that controls everything. Also ran by dogs.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Phoenix Gene VR at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Phoenix Gene VR on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under The Phoenix Gene VR on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Phoenix Gene VR on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Phoenix Gene VR on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Phoenix Gene VR on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Phoenix Gene VR on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Phoenix Gene VR on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Phoenix Gene VR on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Gene VR.

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Phoenix Gene VR

How much does The Phoenix Gene VR cost?
The Phoenix Gene VR is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Phoenix Gene VR?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Phoenix Gene VR are BANJAX, Danger Forever, Rez Infinite.
Who developed The Phoenix Gene VR?
The Phoenix Gene VR was developed by HEROmation.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on The Phoenix Gene VR.

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