Choose X Rebirth
Choose X Rebirth if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3,399 Steam reviews back the pick.
X Rebirth vs X Rebirth VR Edition
X Rebirth and X Rebirth VR Edition both land in Action, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. X Rebirth (2013) is 4 years older than X Rebirth VR Edition (2017). X Rebirth VR Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (63.4% positive) than X Rebirth (37.2% 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 X Rebirth VR Edition
Choose X Rebirth VR Edition if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 63.4% positive across 153 reviews.
Both X Rebirth and X Rebirth VR Edition sit in Action and Simulation 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
 X Rebirth |  X Rebirth VR Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation | Action, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 37.2% positive (3,399 reviews) | 63.4% positive (153 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Egosoft | Egosoft |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation on Steam.
- X Rebirth (2013) is 4 years older than X Rebirth VR Edition (2017).
- X Rebirth VR Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (63.4% positive) than X Rebirth (37.2% positive).
- X Rebirth is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than X Rebirth VR Edition (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: X Rebirth is Deck Playable, X Rebirth VR Edition is Deck Unsupported.
X Rebirth vs X Rebirth VR Edition — FAQ
- Which is better, X Rebirth or X Rebirth VR Edition?
- On Steam reviews X Rebirth VR Edition scores higher (63.4% positive) than X Rebirth (37.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, X Rebirth VR Edition is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play X Rebirth or X Rebirth VR Edition first?
- If you want chronology, X Rebirth (2013) came out before X Rebirth VR Edition (2017). 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 X Rebirth and X Rebirth VR Edition similar?
- They overlap on Action, Simulation 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.