Choose B3
Choose B3 if you want an Early Access game with VR Only. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. B3 launched in 2023.
B3 vs Niktophobia
B3 and Niktophobia 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. B3 (2023) is 2 years older than Niktophobia (2025). B3 is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Niktophobia (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Niktophobia
Choose Niktophobia if you want the VR Supported side of the pairing. Niktophobia launched in 2025.
Both B3 and Niktophobia sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Tracked Controller Support, 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
 B3 |  Niktophobia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 69.4% positive (36 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | 4 I Lab | OldYacht |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- B3 (2023) is 2 years older than Niktophobia (2025).
- B3 is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Niktophobia (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Niktophobia is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; B3 has no Deck rating yet.
B3 vs Niktophobia — FAQ
- Should I play B3 or Niktophobia first?
- If you want chronology, B3 (2023) came out before Niktophobia (2025). 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 B3 and Niktophobia 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.
- Do both B3 and Niktophobia have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: B3 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Niktophobia ships Online Co-op, Co-op.