Choose Cave Digger VR
Choose Cave Digger VR if you want a Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Cave Digger VR launched in 2018.
Cave Digger VR vs Magitek VR
Cave Digger VR and Magitek VR both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Cave Digger VR (2018) is 4 years older than Magitek VR (2022). Magitek VR scores higher on Steam reviews (79.3% positive) than Cave Digger VR (65.9% 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 Magitek VR
Choose Magitek VR if you want an Indie, RPG, and Early Access game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Magitek VR launched in 2022.
Both Cave Digger VR and Magitek VR sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Cave Digger VR |  Magitek VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 19.90 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.9% positive (41 reviews) | 79.3% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | VRKiwi | Liam Poli, Dion Cuttriss, Michael Pogson |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Cave Digger VR (2018) is 4 years older than Magitek VR (2022).
- Magitek VR scores higher on Steam reviews (79.3% positive) than Cave Digger VR (65.9% positive).
- Magitek VR is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Cave Digger VR (14.99 USD vs. 19.90 USD).
- Cave Digger VR is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Magitek VR has no Deck rating yet.
Cave Digger VR vs Magitek VR — FAQ
- Should I play Cave Digger VR or Magitek VR first?
- If you want chronology, Cave Digger VR (2018) came out before Magitek VR (2022). 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 Cave Digger VR and Magitek VR similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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 Cave Digger VR have multiplayer like Magitek VR?
- No. Magitek VR supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Cave Digger VR is listed as single-player only.