Choose Rez Infinite
Choose Rez Infinite if you want the Steam Leaderboards, SteamVR Collectibles, and VR Supported side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Rez Infinite launched in 2017.
Rez Infinite vs Matrix Blocks
Rez Infinite and Matrix Blocks both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Rez Infinite (2017) is 3 years older than Matrix Blocks (2020). Matrix Blocks is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Rez Infinite (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Matrix Blocks
Choose Matrix Blocks if you want a Sports, Strategy, and Adventure game with VR Only. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Matrix Blocks launched in 2020.
Both Rez Infinite and Matrix Blocks sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list 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
 Rez Infinite |  Matrix Blocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Sports, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (854 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Monstars Inc., Resonair | NetDinamica |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Rez Infinite (2017) is 3 years older than Matrix Blocks (2020).
- Matrix Blocks is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Rez Infinite (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Rez Infinite is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Matrix Blocks has no Deck rating yet.
Rez Infinite vs Matrix Blocks — FAQ
- Should I play Rez Infinite or Matrix Blocks first?
- If you want chronology, Rez Infinite (2017) came out before Matrix Blocks (2020). 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 Rez Infinite and Matrix Blocks similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Rez Infinite run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Rez Infinite is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Matrix Blocks doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.