Choose Space Mercs
Choose Space Mercs if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 81% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Mercs launched in 2019.
Space Mercs vs Space Docker VR
Space Mercs and Space Docker VR both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Space Mercs (2019) is 2 years older than Space Docker VR (2021). Space Docker VR scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Space Mercs (67.4% 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 Space Docker VR
Choose Space Docker VR if you want a Simulation game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. Space Docker VR launched in 2021.
Both Space Mercs and Space Docker VR sit in Indie on Steam, 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
 Space Mercs |  Space Docker VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 5.09 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.4% positive (43 reviews) | 94.1% positive (101 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bearded Giant Games | Cat Commandos |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Space Mercs (2019) is 2 years older than Space Docker VR (2021).
- Space Docker VR scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Space Mercs (67.4% positive).
- Space Mercs is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than Space Docker VR (0.99 USD vs. 5.09 USD).
- Space Docker VR is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Space Mercs has no Deck rating yet.
Space Mercs vs Space Docker VR — FAQ
- Should I play Space Mercs or Space Docker VR first?
- If you want chronology, Space Mercs (2019) came out before Space Docker VR (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 Space Mercs and Space Docker VR similar?
- They overlap on 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.