Choose Aeon
Choose Aeon if you want a RPG game with Tracked Controller Support. Aeon launched in 2017.
Aeon vs VirtualBuster
Aeon and VirtualBuster 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. Aeon (2017) is 7 years older than VirtualBuster (2024). VirtualBuster is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Aeon (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 VirtualBuster
Choose VirtualBuster if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. VirtualBuster launched in 2024.
Both Aeon and VirtualBuster sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list VR Only, 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
 Aeon |  VirtualBuster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.9% positive (135 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Illusion Ranger | AssortRockStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Aeon (2017) is 7 years older than VirtualBuster (2024).
- VirtualBuster is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Aeon (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Aeon vs VirtualBuster — FAQ
- Should I play Aeon or VirtualBuster first?
- If you want chronology, Aeon (2017) came out before VirtualBuster (2024). 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 Aeon and VirtualBuster 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.