Choose DOOM VFR
Choose DOOM VFR if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,755 Steam reviews back the pick.
DOOM VFR vs Realm of the Fallen
DOOM VFR and Realm of the Fallen both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. DOOM VFR (2017) is 6 years older than Realm of the Fallen (2023). Realm of the Fallen is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than DOOM VFR (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Realm of the Fallen
Choose Realm of the Fallen if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Realm of the Fallen launched in 2023.
Both DOOM VFR and Realm of the Fallen sit in Action 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
 DOOM VFR |  Realm of the Fallen | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.8% positive (1,755 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | id Software | Virtual Destructor LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- DOOM VFR (2017) is 6 years older than Realm of the Fallen (2023).
- Realm of the Fallen is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than DOOM VFR (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- DOOM VFR is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Realm of the Fallen has no Deck rating yet.
DOOM VFR vs Realm of the Fallen — FAQ
- Should I play DOOM VFR or Realm of the Fallen first?
- If you want chronology, DOOM VFR (2017) came out before Realm of the Fallen (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 DOOM VFR and Realm of the Fallen similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.