Choose Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder
Choose Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder launched in 2017.
Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder vs Isolation Edge
Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder and Isolation Edge both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder (2017) is 9 years older than Isolation Edge (2026). Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Isolation Edge has no Deck rating yet. 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 Isolation Edge
Choose Isolation Edge if you want a Simulation and Early Access game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Isolation Edge launched in 2026.
Both Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder and Isolation Edge sit in Action, 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
 Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder |  Isolation Edge | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 65.5% positive (29 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DarkDes Labs | EzGameStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder (2017) is 9 years older than Isolation Edge (2026).
- Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Isolation Edge has no Deck rating yet.
Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder vs Isolation Edge — FAQ
- Should I play Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder or Isolation Edge first?
- If you want chronology, Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder (2017) came out before Isolation Edge (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 Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder and Isolation Edge similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Isolation Edge doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.