Choose Vox Machinae
Choose Vox Machinae if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Vox Machinae launched in 2022.
Vox Machinae vs Scraper: Gauntlet
Vox Machinae and Scraper: Gauntlet both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Scraper: Gauntlet (2020) is 2 years older than Vox Machinae (2022). Scraper: Gauntlet scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Vox Machinae (87.8% 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 Scraper: Gauntlet
Choose Scraper: Gauntlet if you want a Strategy and RPG game with VR Only. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Scraper: Gauntlet launched in 2020.
Both Vox Machinae and Scraper: Gauntlet sit in Action on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support, 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
 Vox Machinae |  Scraper: Gauntlet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.8% positive (911 reviews) | 100% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Space Bullet Dynamics Corporation | Labrodex, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Scraper: Gauntlet (2020) is 2 years older than Vox Machinae (2022).
- Scraper: Gauntlet scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Vox Machinae (87.8% positive).
- Scraper: Gauntlet is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Vox Machinae (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Vox Machinae has co-op; Scraper: Gauntlet does not.
- Vox Machinae is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Scraper: Gauntlet has no Deck rating yet.
Vox Machinae vs Scraper: Gauntlet — FAQ
- Should I play Vox Machinae or Scraper: Gauntlet first?
- If you want chronology, Scraper: Gauntlet (2020) came out before Vox Machinae (2022). 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 Vox Machinae and Scraper: Gauntlet similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Does Scraper: Gauntlet have multiplayer like Vox Machinae?
- No. Vox Machinae supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Scraper: Gauntlet is listed as single-player only.
- Does Vox Machinae run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Vox Machinae is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Scraper: Gauntlet doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.