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MAVRIX by Matt Jones vs VMX

MAVRIX by Matt Jones and VMX both land in Action, Sports, 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, Sports, Indie on Steam. MAVRIX by Matt Jones (2025) is 1 year older than VMX (2026). VMX scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than MAVRIX by Matt Jones (79.9% 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 MAVRIX by Matt Jones

Choose MAVRIX by Matt Jones if you want a Strategy, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer experience. MAVRIX by Matt Jones launched in 2025.

Choose VMX

Choose VMX if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.8% positive across 130 reviews.

Both MAVRIX by Matt Jones and VMX sit in Action, Sports, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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

MAVRIX by Matt Jones vs VMX — Steam metadata comparison
MAVRIX by Matt Jones — Steam game coverMAVRIX by Matt JonesVMX — Steam game coverVMX
Released20252026
GenresAction, Sports, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Early Access, RacingAction, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Racing
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck UnsupportedDeck Unsupported
Price39.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews79.9% positive (583 reviews)93.8% positive (130 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersThird Kind GamesBreak Free Interactive

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MAVRIX by Matt Jones vs VMX — FAQ

Which is better, MAVRIX by Matt Jones or VMX?
On Steam reviews VMX scores higher (93.8% positive) than MAVRIX by Matt Jones (79.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, VMX is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play MAVRIX by Matt Jones or VMX first?
If you want chronology, MAVRIX by Matt Jones (2025) came out before VMX (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 MAVRIX by Matt Jones and VMX similar?
They overlap on Action, Sports, 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.
Do both MAVRIX by Matt Jones and VMX have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: MAVRIX by Matt Jones ships Online Co-op, Co-op; VMX ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
MAVRIX by Matt Jones vs VMX — Verdict (2026) · imho.run