Choose Drone VR
Choose Drone VR if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Drone VR launched in 2021.
Drone VR vs Drone Simulator VR
Drone VR and Drone Simulator VR both land in Simulation, Racing 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 Simulation, Racing on Steam. Drone VR (2021) is 4 years older than Drone Simulator VR (2025). Drone Simulator VR scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Drone VR (80% 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 Drone Simulator VR
Choose Drone Simulator VR if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Drone Simulator VR launched in 2025.
Both Drone VR and Drone Simulator VR sit in Simulation and Racing on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Drone VR |  Drone Simulator VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Racing | Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (10 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | damian3k | 0Space |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- Drone VR (2021) is 4 years older than Drone Simulator VR (2025).
- Drone Simulator VR scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Drone VR (80% positive).
- Drone VR is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Drone Simulator VR (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Drone VR vs Drone Simulator VR — FAQ
- Should I play Drone VR or Drone Simulator VR first?
- If you want chronology, Drone VR (2021) came out before Drone Simulator VR (2025). 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 Drone VR and Drone Simulator VR similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Racing 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.