Choose Vox Machinae
Choose Vox Machinae if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.8% positive across 911 reviews.
Vox Machinae vs 5089: The Action RPG
Vox Machinae and 5089: The Action RPG 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. 5089: The Action RPG (2016) is 6 years older than Vox Machinae (2022). Vox Machinae scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than 5089: The Action RPG (82.8% 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 5089: The Action RPG
Choose 5089: The Action RPG if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. 5089: The Action RPG launched in 2016.
Both Vox Machinae and 5089: The Action RPG sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, and 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 |  5089: The Action RPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.8% positive (911 reviews) | 82.8% positive (273 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op |
| Developers | Space Bullet Dynamics Corporation | Phr00t's Software |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- 5089: The Action RPG (2016) is 6 years older than Vox Machinae (2022).
- Vox Machinae scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than 5089: The Action RPG (82.8% positive).
- 5089: The Action RPG is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Vox Machinae (7.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Vox Machinae is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; 5089: The Action RPG has no Deck rating yet.
Vox Machinae vs 5089: The Action RPG — FAQ
- Which is better, Vox Machinae or 5089: The Action RPG?
- On Steam reviews Vox Machinae scores higher (87.8% positive) than 5089: The Action RPG (82.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Vox Machinae is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Vox Machinae or 5089: The Action RPG first?
- If you want chronology, 5089: The Action RPG (2016) 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 5089: The Action RPG 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 5089: The Action RPG have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Vox Machinae ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; 5089: The Action RPG ships Co-op.
- Does Vox Machinae run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Vox Machinae is rated Deck Verified by Valve. 5089: The Action RPG doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.