Choose OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe)
Choose OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) if you want a Casual game with VR Only. OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) launched in 2018.
OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) vs Orders of Magnitude
OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) and Orders of Magnitude both land in Indie, Simulation 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) (2018) is 6 years older than Orders of Magnitude (2024). Orders of Magnitude scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) (72.7% 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 Orders of Magnitude
Choose Orders of Magnitude if you want the VR Supported side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Orders of Magnitude launched in 2024.
Both OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) and Orders of Magnitude sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) |  Orders of Magnitude | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.7% positive (66 reviews) | 96.6% positive (59 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Orbital Views | Ouroboro Soft Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) (2018) is 6 years older than Orders of Magnitude (2024).
- Orders of Magnitude scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) (72.7% positive).
- Orders of Magnitude is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Orders of Magnitude is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) has no Deck rating yet.
OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) vs Orders of Magnitude — FAQ
- Should I play OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) or Orders of Magnitude first?
- If you want chronology, OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) (2018) came out before Orders of Magnitude (2024). 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 OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) and Orders of Magnitude similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.