Choose IAIDO
Choose IAIDO if it's currently about 48% cheaper on the Steam Store. IAIDO launched in 2022.
IAIDO vs VReken
IAIDO and VReken both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam. IAIDO (2022) is 1 year older than VReken (2023). IAIDO is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than VReken (12.99 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 VReken
Choose VReken if you want a Sports, Casual, and Early Access game with Tracked Controller Support. VReken launched in 2023.
Both IAIDO and VReken sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list 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
 IAIDO |  VReken | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Archetype Industry | 原型工业 | Acode Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- IAIDO (2022) is 1 year older than VReken (2023).
- IAIDO is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than VReken (12.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
IAIDO vs VReken — FAQ
- Should I play IAIDO or VReken first?
- If you want chronology, IAIDO (2022) came out before VReken (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 IAIDO and VReken similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.