Choose Rez Infinite
Choose Rez Infinite if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, SteamVR Collectibles, and VR Supported. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Rez Infinite launched in 2017.
Rez Infinite vs The Phoenix Gene VR
Rez Infinite and The Phoenix Gene VR both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Rez Infinite (2017) is 8 years older than The Phoenix Gene VR (2025). The Phoenix Gene VR scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Rez Infinite (91.7% 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 The Phoenix Gene VR
Choose The Phoenix Gene VR if you want an Adventure game with VR Only, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Phoenix Gene VR launched in 2025.
Both Rez Infinite and The Phoenix Gene VR sit in Action and Indie 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 |  The Phoenix Gene VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (854 reviews) | 100% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Monstars Inc., Resonair | HEROmation |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Rez Infinite (2017) is 8 years older than The Phoenix Gene VR (2025).
- The Phoenix Gene VR scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Rez Infinite (91.7% positive).
- The Phoenix Gene VR is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Rez Infinite (24.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Rez Infinite is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Phoenix Gene VR has no Deck rating yet.
Rez Infinite vs The Phoenix Gene VR — FAQ
- Should I play Rez Infinite or The Phoenix Gene VR first?
- If you want chronology, Rez Infinite (2017) came out before The Phoenix Gene VR (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 Rez Infinite and The Phoenix Gene VR similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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. The Phoenix Gene VR doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.