Choose Under Lock
Choose Under Lock if you want an Indie game with VR Supported. Under Lock launched in 2021.
Under Lock vs After Dark VR
Under Lock and After Dark VR both land in Action, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Under Lock (2021) is 1 year older than After Dark VR (2022). Under Lock scores higher on Steam reviews (71.4% positive) than After Dark VR (60.3% 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 After Dark VR
Choose After Dark VR if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with VR Only. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. After Dark VR launched in 2022.
Both Under Lock and After Dark VR sit in Action and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Under Lock |  After Dark VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 71.4% positive (35 reviews) | 60.3% positive (73 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | NioTum | Nexxverse Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Early Access on Steam.
- Under Lock (2021) is 1 year older than After Dark VR (2022).
- Under Lock scores higher on Steam reviews (71.4% positive) than After Dark VR (60.3% positive).
- After Dark VR is free; Under Lock is paid (9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- After Dark VR is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Under Lock has no Deck rating yet.
Under Lock vs After Dark VR — FAQ
- Should I play Under Lock or After Dark VR first?
- If you want chronology, Under Lock (2021) came out before After Dark VR (2022). 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 Under Lock and After Dark VR similar?
- They overlap on Action, Early Access 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.
- Do both Under Lock and After Dark VR have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Under Lock ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; After Dark VR ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Is After Dark VR free?
- Yes — After Dark VR is a free-to-play Steam title. Under Lock is paid (9.99 USD).