Choose Vox Machinae
Choose Vox Machinae if you want an Indie and Simulation game with LAN PvP, LAN Co-op, and VR Supported. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Vox Machinae launched in 2022.
Vox Machinae vs Run Of Mydan
Vox Machinae and Run Of Mydan 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. Run Of Mydan (2017) is 5 years older than Vox Machinae (2022). Vox Machinae scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than Run Of Mydan (72.5% 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 Run Of Mydan
Choose Run Of Mydan if you want an Adventure and Early Access game with VR Only. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Run Of Mydan launched in 2017.
Both Vox Machinae and Run Of Mydan sit in Action 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 |  Run Of Mydan | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 87.8% positive (911 reviews) | 72.5% positive (69 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Space Bullet Dynamics Corporation | Virtew |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Run Of Mydan (2017) is 5 years older than Vox Machinae (2022).
- Vox Machinae scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than Run Of Mydan (72.5% positive).
- Run Of Mydan is free; Vox Machinae is paid (29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Vox Machinae is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Run Of Mydan has no Deck rating yet.
Vox Machinae vs Run Of Mydan — FAQ
- Should I play Vox Machinae or Run Of Mydan first?
- If you want chronology, Run Of Mydan (2017) 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 Run Of Mydan 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.
- Do both Vox Machinae and Run Of Mydan have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Vox Machinae ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Run Of Mydan ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Run Of Mydan free?
- Yes — Run Of Mydan is a free-to-play Steam title. Vox Machinae is paid (29.99 USD).
- Does Vox Machinae run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Vox Machinae is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Run Of Mydan doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.