Choose Audio Infection
Choose Audio Infection if you want a Casual game with VR Supported. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Audio Infection launched in 2018.
Audio Infection vs Pulsar
Audio Infection and Pulsar 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. Audio Infection (2018) is 6 years older than Pulsar (2024). Audio Infection is free; Pulsar is paid (1.99 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 Pulsar
Choose Pulsar if you want the VR Only and HDR available side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Pulsar launched in 2024.
Both Audio Infection and Pulsar 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
 Audio Infection |  Pulsar | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RaafOritme | Construct Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Audio Infection (2018) is 6 years older than Pulsar (2024).
- Audio Infection is free; Pulsar is paid (1.99 USD).
Audio Infection vs Pulsar — FAQ
- Should I play Audio Infection or Pulsar first?
- If you want chronology, Audio Infection (2018) came out before Pulsar (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 Audio Infection and Pulsar 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.
- Is Audio Infection free?
- Yes — Audio Infection is a free-to-play Steam title. Pulsar is paid (1.99 USD).