Choose Scanner Sombre
Choose Scanner Sombre if you want the Tracked Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,301 Steam reviews back the pick.
Scanner Sombre vs Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version)
Scanner Sombre and Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version) 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. Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version) (2016) is 1 year older than Scanner Sombre (2017). Scanner Sombre scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version) (53.8% 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 Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version)
Choose Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version) if you want a Free To Play and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version) launched in 2016.
Both Scanner Sombre and Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version) sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list 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
 Scanner Sombre |  Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (2,301 reviews) | 53.8% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Introversion Software | Newgrange Game |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version) (2016) is 1 year older than Scanner Sombre (2017).
- Scanner Sombre scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version) (53.8% positive).
- Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version) is free; Scanner Sombre is paid (6.99 USD).
- Scanner Sombre is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version) has no Deck rating yet.
Scanner Sombre vs Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version) — FAQ
- Should I play Scanner Sombre or Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version) first?
- If you want chronology, Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version) (2016) came out before Scanner Sombre (2017). 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 Scanner Sombre and Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version) 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.
- Is Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version) free?
- Yes — Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version) is a free-to-play Steam title. Scanner Sombre is paid (6.99 USD).
- Does Scanner Sombre run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Scanner Sombre is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Sanctuary VR (Also contains non-VR version) doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.