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Virginia vs Abnormal1999:Hyperspace

Virginia and Abnormal1999:Hyperspace both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Virginia (2016) is 8 years older than Abnormal1999:Hyperspace (2024). Abnormal1999:Hyperspace is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Virginia (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Virginia

Choose Virginia if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,195 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Abnormal1999:Hyperspace

Choose Abnormal1999:Hyperspace if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Abnormal1999:Hyperspace launched in 2024.

Both Virginia and Abnormal1999:Hyperspace sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, 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

Virginia vs Abnormal1999:Hyperspace — Steam metadata comparison
Virginia — Steam game coverVirginiaAbnormal1999:Hyperspace — Steam game coverAbnormal1999:Hyperspace
Released20162024
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price9.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews61% positive (1,195 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersVariable StateQZQ Studio

Side by side

Virginia vs Abnormal1999:Hyperspace — FAQ

Should I play Virginia or Abnormal1999:Hyperspace first?
If you want chronology, Virginia (2016) came out before Abnormal1999:Hyperspace (2024). 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 Virginia and Abnormal1999:Hyperspace similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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 Virginia run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Virginia is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Abnormal1999:Hyperspace doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Virginia vs Abnormal1999:Hyperspace — Verdict (2026) · imho.run