Choose PlanetariumVR
Choose PlanetariumVR if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. PlanetariumVR launched in 2021.
PlanetariumVR vs Stargaze
PlanetariumVR and Stargaze both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Stargaze (2020) is 1 year older than PlanetariumVR (2021). PlanetariumVR is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Stargaze (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Stargaze
Choose Stargaze if you want an Adventure experience. Stargaze launched in 2020.
Both PlanetariumVR and Stargaze sit in Indie, 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
 PlanetariumVR |  Stargaze | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | hublab | Played With Fire |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Stargaze (2020) is 1 year older than PlanetariumVR (2021).
- PlanetariumVR is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Stargaze (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Stargaze is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; PlanetariumVR has no Deck rating yet.
PlanetariumVR vs Stargaze — FAQ
- Should I play PlanetariumVR or Stargaze first?
- If you want chronology, Stargaze (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 PlanetariumVR and Stargaze similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.