Choose Virginia
Choose Virginia if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,195 Steam reviews back the pick.
Virginia vs Dirty Laundry
Virginia and Dirty Laundry both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Virginia (2016) is 10 years older than Dirty Laundry (2026). Dirty Laundry scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Virginia (61% 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 Dirty Laundry
Choose Dirty Laundry if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dirty Laundry launched in 2026.
Both Virginia and Dirty Laundry sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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 |  Dirty Laundry | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61% positive (1,195 reviews) | 80% positive (35 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Variable State | Mete Albayrak, Kyodatsu Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Virginia (2016) is 10 years older than Dirty Laundry (2026).
- Dirty Laundry scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Virginia (61% positive).
- Dirty Laundry is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Virginia (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Virginia is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dirty Laundry has no Deck rating yet.
Virginia vs Dirty Laundry — FAQ
- Should I play Virginia or Dirty Laundry first?
- If you want chronology, Virginia (2016) came out before Dirty Laundry (2026). 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 Dirty Laundry similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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. Dirty Laundry doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.