Choose DeMagnete VR
Choose DeMagnete VR if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. DeMagnete VR launched in 2021.
DeMagnete VR vs Red Matter 2
DeMagnete VR and Red Matter 2 both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. DeMagnete VR (2021) is 1 year older than Red Matter 2 (2022). Red Matter 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than DeMagnete VR (71.4% 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 Red Matter 2
Choose Red Matter 2 if you want an Action and Indie experience. Red Matter 2 launched in 2022.
Both DeMagnete VR and Red Matter 2 sit in 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
 DeMagnete VR |  Red Matter 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.4% positive (14 reviews) | 91.4% positive (373 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BitCake Studio | Vertical Robot |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- DeMagnete VR (2021) is 1 year older than Red Matter 2 (2022).
- Red Matter 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than DeMagnete VR (71.4% positive).
- DeMagnete VR is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Red Matter 2 (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
DeMagnete VR vs Red Matter 2 — FAQ
- Should I play DeMagnete VR or Red Matter 2 first?
- If you want chronology, DeMagnete VR (2021) came out before Red Matter 2 (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 DeMagnete VR and Red Matter 2 similar?
- They overlap on 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.