Choose RED CUBE VR
Choose RED CUBE VR if you want an Indie and Adventure game with VR Only. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. RED CUBE VR launched in 2017.
RED CUBE VR vs PYTHIAN
RED CUBE VR and PYTHIAN both land in Action, Simulation, Early Access 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, Simulation, Early Access on Steam. RED CUBE VR (2017) is 4 years older than PYTHIAN (2021). RED CUBE VR scores higher on Steam reviews (70% positive) than PYTHIAN (68.8% 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 PYTHIAN
Choose PYTHIAN if you want a Massively Multiplayer and Casual game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and VR Supported. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. PYTHIAN launched in 2021.
Both RED CUBE VR and PYTHIAN sit in Action, Simulation, and Early Access on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (70% vs 68.8% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 RED CUBE VR |  PYTHIAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70% positive (20 reviews) | 68.8% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bartosh Polonski, Urte Milda Sirvinskaite | VRROOM, ART OF DANCE |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- RED CUBE VR (2017) is 4 years older than PYTHIAN (2021).
- RED CUBE VR scores higher on Steam reviews (70% positive) than PYTHIAN (68.8% positive).
- RED CUBE VR is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than PYTHIAN (8.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- PYTHIAN has co-op; RED CUBE VR does not.
RED CUBE VR vs PYTHIAN — FAQ
- Should I play RED CUBE VR or PYTHIAN first?
- If you want chronology, RED CUBE VR (2017) came out before PYTHIAN (2021). 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 RED CUBE VR and PYTHIAN similar?
- They overlap on Action, Simulation, Early Access 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 RED CUBE VR have multiplayer like PYTHIAN?
- No. PYTHIAN supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while RED CUBE VR is listed as single-player only.