Choose Under Lock
Choose Under Lock if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Under Lock launched in 2021.
Under Lock vs VR TRIBES
Under Lock and VR TRIBES both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Early Access on Steam. Under Lock (2021) is 2 years older than VR TRIBES (2023). VR TRIBES is free; Under Lock is paid (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 VR TRIBES
Choose VR TRIBES if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. VR TRIBES launched in 2023.
Both Under Lock and VR TRIBES sit in Action, Indie, 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 |  VR TRIBES | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, 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) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | NioTum | framelocker GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Under Lock (2021) is 2 years older than VR TRIBES (2023).
- VR TRIBES is free; Under Lock is paid (9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- VR TRIBES is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Under Lock has no Deck rating yet.
Under Lock vs VR TRIBES — FAQ
- Should I play Under Lock or VR TRIBES first?
- If you want chronology, Under Lock (2021) came out before VR TRIBES (2023). 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 VR TRIBES similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 VR TRIBES have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Under Lock ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; VR TRIBES ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Is VR TRIBES free?
- Yes — VR TRIBES is a free-to-play Steam title. Under Lock is paid (9.99 USD).