Choose PlanetariumVR
Choose PlanetariumVR if you want an Indie and Casual experience. PlanetariumVR launched in 2021.
PlanetariumVR vs 3D Solar System Simulator
PlanetariumVR and 3D Solar System Simulator both land in Simulation 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 are Simulation games on Steam. PlanetariumVR (2021) is 1 year older than 3D Solar System Simulator (2022). 3D Solar System Simulator is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than PlanetariumVR (0.99 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 3D Solar System Simulator
Choose 3D Solar System Simulator if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3D Solar System Simulator launched in 2022.
Both PlanetariumVR and 3D Solar System Simulator sit in Simulation 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 |  3D Solar System Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | hublab | Rob Moore |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- PlanetariumVR (2021) is 1 year older than 3D Solar System Simulator (2022).
- 3D Solar System Simulator is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than PlanetariumVR (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
PlanetariumVR vs 3D Solar System Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play PlanetariumVR or 3D Solar System Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, PlanetariumVR (2021) came out before 3D Solar System Simulator (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 PlanetariumVR and 3D Solar System Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.