Choose VR RunningJoe
Choose VR RunningJoe if it matches what drew you to this matchup. VR RunningJoe launched in 2016.
VR RunningJoe vs HelixVision
VR RunningJoe and HelixVision both land in Casual, Racing 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 Casual, Racing on Steam. VR RunningJoe (2016) is 3 years older than HelixVision (2019). 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 HelixVision
Choose HelixVision if you want an Action, Strategy, and Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. HelixVision launched in 2019.
Both VR RunningJoe and HelixVision sit in Casual and Racing on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and 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
 VR RunningJoe |  HelixVision | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Casual, Racing | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 62.9% positive (97 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ELIOT | Bo3b Johnson, Markus Gündert |
Side by side
- Both share Casual, Racing on Steam.
- VR RunningJoe (2016) is 3 years older than HelixVision (2019).
VR RunningJoe vs HelixVision — FAQ
- Should I play VR RunningJoe or HelixVision first?
- If you want chronology, VR RunningJoe (2016) came out before HelixVision (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 VR RunningJoe and HelixVision similar?
- They overlap on Casual, Racing 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.