Choose Virvius
Choose Virvius if you want an Early Access experience. Virvius launched in 2024.
Virvius vs It Could Be Worse
Virvius and It Could Be Worse both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Virvius (2024) is 3 years older than It Could Be Worse (2027). 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 It Could Be Worse
Choose It Could Be Worse if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. It Could Be Worse launched in 2027.
Both Virvius and It Could Be Worse sit in Action and Indie 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
 Virvius |  It Could Be Worse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (30 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Myke Wills | Gasoline Taste Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Virvius (2024) is 3 years older than It Could Be Worse (2027).
Virvius vs It Could Be Worse — FAQ
- Should I play Virvius or It Could Be Worse first?
- If you want chronology, Virvius (2024) came out before It Could Be Worse (2027). 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 Virvius and It Could Be Worse similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.