Choose Pixel Ripped 1989
Choose Pixel Ripped 1989 if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pixel Ripped 1989 launched in 2018.
Pixel Ripped 1989 vs Vertigo 2
Pixel Ripped 1989 and Vertigo 2 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. Pixel Ripped 1989 (2018) is 5 years older than Vertigo 2 (2023). Vertigo 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Pixel Ripped 1989 (85.6% 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 Vertigo 2
Choose Vertigo 2 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.9% positive across 2,139 reviews.
Both Pixel Ripped 1989 and Vertigo 2 sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Pixel Ripped 1989 |  Vertigo 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.6% positive (139 reviews) | 95.9% positive (2,139 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ARVORE | Zach Tsiakalis-Brown |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Pixel Ripped 1989 (2018) is 5 years older than Vertigo 2 (2023).
- Vertigo 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Pixel Ripped 1989 (85.6% positive).
- Pixel Ripped 1989 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Vertigo 2 (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Pixel Ripped 1989 vs Vertigo 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Pixel Ripped 1989 or Vertigo 2?
- On Steam reviews Vertigo 2 scores higher (95.9% positive) than Pixel Ripped 1989 (85.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Vertigo 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Pixel Ripped 1989 or Vertigo 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Pixel Ripped 1989 (2018) came out before Vertigo 2 (2023). 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 Pixel Ripped 1989 and Vertigo 2 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.