Choose Branch Collector
Choose Branch Collector if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. Branch Collector launched in 2025.
Branch Collector vs Vice Vision Runner
Branch Collector and Vice Vision Runner both land in Indie, Simulation, 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Branch Collector (2025) is 1 year older than Vice Vision Runner (2026). Vice Vision Runner is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Branch Collector (3.19 USD vs. 7.99 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 Vice Vision Runner
Choose Vice Vision Runner if you want an Action and Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vice Vision Runner launched in 2026.
Both Branch Collector and Vice Vision Runner sit in Indie, Simulation, 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
 Branch Collector |  Vice Vision Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 3.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Matt Cunha | Provision Provider |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Branch Collector (2025) is 1 year older than Vice Vision Runner (2026).
- Vice Vision Runner is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Branch Collector (3.19 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Branch Collector vs Vice Vision Runner — FAQ
- Should I play Branch Collector or Vice Vision Runner first?
- If you want chronology, Branch Collector (2025) came out before Vice Vision Runner (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 Branch Collector and Vice Vision Runner similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.