Vox Machinae vs Orch Star
Vox Machinae and Orch Star 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. Orch Star (2018) is 4 years older than Vox Machinae (2022). Vox Machinae scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than Orch Star (69.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Vox Machinae |  Orch Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.8% positive (911 reviews) | 69.2% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Space Bullet Dynamics Corporation | Orch Star Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Orch Star (2018) is 4 years older than Vox Machinae (2022).
- Vox Machinae scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than Orch Star (69.2% positive).
- Orch Star is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Vox Machinae (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Vox Machinae has co-op; Orch Star does not.
- Vox Machinae is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Orch Star has no Deck rating yet.
Vox Machinae vs Orch Star — FAQ
- Should I play Vox Machinae or Orch Star first?
- If you want chronology, Orch Star (2018) 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 Orch Star 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.
- Does Vox Machinae run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Vox Machinae is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Orch Star doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.