Choose hoVRboard
Choose hoVRboard if you want an Indie and Racing game with VR Only. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. hoVRboard launched in 2019.
hoVRboard vs DVR Simulator
hoVRboard and DVR Simulator both land in Action, Sports, 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, Sports, Simulation on Steam. hoVRboard (2019) is 4 years older than DVR Simulator (2023). hoVRboard is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than DVR Simulator (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 DVR Simulator
Choose DVR Simulator if you want the VR Supported side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. DVR Simulator launched in 2023.
Both hoVRboard and DVR Simulator sit in Action, Sports, and Simulation 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
 hoVRboard |  DVR Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Action, Sports, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.1% positive (29 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TomyHorst | Demonixis Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Simulation on Steam.
- hoVRboard (2019) is 4 years older than DVR Simulator (2023).
- hoVRboard is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than DVR Simulator (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
hoVRboard vs DVR Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play hoVRboard or DVR Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, hoVRboard (2019) came out before DVR Simulator (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 hoVRboard and DVR Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, 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.