Choose Space Block Buster
Choose Space Block Buster if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Block Buster launched in 2022.
Space Block Buster vs Virtual Skate
Space Block Buster and Virtual Skate both land in Action, Sports, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Space Block Buster (2022) is 3 years older than Virtual Skate (2025). Space Block Buster scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Virtual Skate (97.6% 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 Virtual Skate
Choose Virtual Skate if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Virtual Skate launched in 2025.
Both Space Block Buster and Virtual Skate sit in Action, Sports, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 Space Block Buster |  Virtual Skate | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Casual | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (12 reviews) | 97.6% positive (83 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Reality MagiQ | Flip Axis Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Casual on Steam.
- Space Block Buster (2022) is 3 years older than Virtual Skate (2025).
- Space Block Buster scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Virtual Skate (97.6% positive).
- Space Block Buster is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Virtual Skate (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Space Block Buster vs Virtual Skate — FAQ
- Should I play Space Block Buster or Virtual Skate first?
- If you want chronology, Space Block Buster (2022) came out before Virtual Skate (2025). 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 Block Buster and Virtual Skate similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, Casual 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.