Solar System VR vs Rocket Explorer
Solar System VR and Rocket Explorer both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Simulation on Steam. Solar System VR (2020) is 1 year older than Rocket Explorer (2021). Solar System VR scores higher on Steam reviews (71.3% positive) than Rocket Explorer (54.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Solar System VR |  Rocket Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.3% positive (178 reviews) | 54.5% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Split Light Studio | Stanley Creative |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Solar System VR (2020) is 1 year older than Rocket Explorer (2021).
- Solar System VR scores higher on Steam reviews (71.3% positive) than Rocket Explorer (54.5% positive).
- Solar System VR is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Rocket Explorer (1.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Solar System VR is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Rocket Explorer has no Deck rating yet.
Solar System VR vs Rocket Explorer — FAQ
- Should I play Solar System VR or Rocket Explorer first?
- If you want chronology, Solar System VR (2020) came out before Rocket Explorer (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 Solar System VR and Rocket Explorer similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.