Choose THE UNIVERSE
Choose THE UNIVERSE if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. THE UNIVERSE launched in 2020.
THE UNIVERSE vs PlanetariumVR
THE UNIVERSE and PlanetariumVR both land in Simulation, 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. THE UNIVERSE (2020) is 1 year older than PlanetariumVR (2021). THE UNIVERSE is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than PlanetariumVR (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 PlanetariumVR
Choose PlanetariumVR if you want an Indie experience. PlanetariumVR launched in 2021.
Both THE UNIVERSE and PlanetariumVR sit in Simulation and Casual 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
 THE UNIVERSE |  PlanetariumVR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Enrique Salvador | hublab |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- THE UNIVERSE (2020) is 1 year older than PlanetariumVR (2021).
- THE UNIVERSE is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than PlanetariumVR (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
THE UNIVERSE vs PlanetariumVR — FAQ
- Should I play THE UNIVERSE or PlanetariumVR first?
- If you want chronology, THE UNIVERSE (2020) came out before PlanetariumVR (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 UNIVERSE and PlanetariumVR similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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.