Choose Vox Machinae
Choose Vox Machinae if you want a Simulation game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Vox Machinae launched in 2022.
Vox Machinae vs Mars Quest
Vox Machinae and Mars Quest 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. Mars Quest (2021) is 1 year older than Vox Machinae (2022). Mars Quest is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Vox Machinae (1.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). 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 Mars Quest
Choose Mars Quest if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mars Quest launched in 2021.
Both Vox Machinae and Mars Quest sit in Action 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
 Vox Machinae |  Mars Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.8% positive (911 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Space Bullet Dynamics Corporation | JRC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Mars Quest (2021) is 1 year older than Vox Machinae (2022).
- Mars Quest is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Vox Machinae (1.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Vox Machinae is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mars Quest has no Deck rating yet.
Vox Machinae vs Mars Quest — FAQ
- Should I play Vox Machinae or Mars Quest first?
- If you want chronology, Mars Quest (2021) 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 Mars Quest 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.
- Do both Vox Machinae and Mars Quest have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Vox Machinae ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Mars Quest ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Does Vox Machinae run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Vox Machinae is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Mars Quest doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.