Choose Overload
Choose Overload if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. 1,381 Steam reviews back the pick.
Overload vs Raid on the Ruhr
Overload and Raid on the Ruhr both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Overload (2018) is 1 year older than Raid on the Ruhr (2019). Raid on the Ruhr is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Overload (5.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Raid on the Ruhr
Choose Raid on the Ruhr if you want the Tracked Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Raid on the Ruhr launched in 2019.
Both Overload and Raid on the Ruhr sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards and VR Supported, 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
 Overload |  Raid on the Ruhr | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.3% positive (1,381 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Revival Productions, LLC | Immersive VR Education Ltd |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Overload (2018) is 1 year older than Raid on the Ruhr (2019).
- Raid on the Ruhr is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Overload (5.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Overload is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Raid on the Ruhr has no Deck rating yet.
Overload vs Raid on the Ruhr — FAQ
- Should I play Overload or Raid on the Ruhr first?
- If you want chronology, Overload (2018) came out before Raid on the Ruhr (2019). 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 Overload and Raid on the Ruhr similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Raid on the Ruhr have multiplayer like Overload?
- No. Overload supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Raid on the Ruhr is listed as single-player only.
- Does Overload run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Overload is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Raid on the Ruhr doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.