Choose Handy Machines VR
Choose Handy Machines VR if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Handy Machines VR launched in 2020.
Handy Machines VR vs Skill Issue VR
Handy Machines VR and Skill Issue VR both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Handy Machines VR (2020) is 5 years older than Skill Issue VR (2025). Handy Machines VR is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Skill Issue VR (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Skill Issue VR
Choose Skill Issue 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. Skill Issue VR launched in 2025.
Both Handy Machines VR and Skill Issue VR sit in Strategy, Indie, and 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
 Handy Machines VR |  Skill Issue VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Milan Matonok, Daniel Rychlý | Ecsedi |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Handy Machines VR (2020) is 5 years older than Skill Issue VR (2025).
- Handy Machines VR is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Skill Issue VR (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Handy Machines VR vs Skill Issue VR — FAQ
- Should I play Handy Machines VR or Skill Issue VR first?
- If you want chronology, Handy Machines VR (2020) came out before Skill Issue 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 Handy Machines VR and Skill Issue VR similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.