Choose THE UNIVERSE
Choose THE UNIVERSE if it matches what drew you to this matchup. THE UNIVERSE launched in 2020.
THE UNIVERSE vs VR Plant Journey
THE UNIVERSE and VR Plant Journey 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 VR Plant Journey (2021). VR Plant Journey is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than THE UNIVERSE (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 VR Plant Journey
Choose VR Plant Journey if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. VR Plant Journey launched in 2021.
Both THE UNIVERSE and VR Plant Journey 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 |  VR Plant Journey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Enrique Salvador | Simmation, Breakpoint One GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- THE UNIVERSE (2020) is 1 year older than VR Plant Journey (2021).
- VR Plant Journey is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than THE UNIVERSE (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
THE UNIVERSE vs VR Plant Journey — FAQ
- Should I play THE UNIVERSE or VR Plant Journey first?
- If you want chronology, THE UNIVERSE (2020) came out before VR Plant Journey (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 VR Plant Journey 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.