Choose The Maze VR
Choose The Maze VR if you want an Action and Early Access game with VR Only. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Maze VR launched in 2020.
The Maze VR vs Escape Simulator
The Maze VR and Escape Simulator both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Maze VR (2020) is 1 year older than Escape Simulator (2021). The Maze VR is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Escape Simulator (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Escape Simulator
Choose Escape Simulator if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Online PvP and VR Supported. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 8,834 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both The Maze VR and Escape Simulator sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and PvP, 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
 The Maze VR |  Escape Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 95.5% positive (8,834 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | VRROOM | Pine Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Maze VR (2020) is 1 year older than Escape Simulator (2021).
- The Maze VR is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Escape Simulator (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Escape Simulator is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Maze VR has no Deck rating yet.
The Maze VR vs Escape Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play The Maze VR or Escape Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, The Maze VR (2020) came out before Escape Simulator (2021). 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 The Maze VR and Escape Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Do both The Maze VR and Escape Simulator have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Maze VR ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Escape Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op.