Choose The Assembly
Choose The Assembly if you want an Indie game with VR Supported. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Assembly launched in 2016.
The Assembly vs DeMagnete VR
The Assembly and DeMagnete VR both land in Adventure 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 Adventure games on Steam. The Assembly (2016) is 5 years older than DeMagnete VR (2021). DeMagnete VR scores higher on Steam reviews (71.4% positive) than The Assembly (68% 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 DeMagnete VR
Choose DeMagnete VR if you want the VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. DeMagnete VR launched in 2021.
Both The Assembly and DeMagnete VR sit in Adventure 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
 The Assembly |  DeMagnete VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68% positive (97 reviews) | 71.4% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | nDreams | BitCake Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- The Assembly (2016) is 5 years older than DeMagnete VR (2021).
- DeMagnete VR scores higher on Steam reviews (71.4% positive) than The Assembly (68% positive).
- DeMagnete VR is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Assembly (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- The Assembly is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; DeMagnete VR has no Deck rating yet.
The Assembly vs DeMagnete VR — FAQ
- Should I play The Assembly or DeMagnete VR first?
- If you want chronology, The Assembly (2016) came out before DeMagnete VR (2021). 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 The Assembly and DeMagnete VR similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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 The Assembly run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Assembly is rated Deck Verified by Valve. DeMagnete VR doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.