Choose Powerboat VR
Choose Powerboat VR if you want an Indie game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported. Powerboat VR launched in 2020.
Powerboat VR vs Following Seas
Powerboat VR and Following Seas both land in Simulation, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Powerboat VR (2020) is 5 years older than Following Seas (2025). Powerboat VR scores higher on Steam reviews (87.5% positive) than Following Seas (79% 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 Following Seas
Choose Following Seas if it's currently about 21% cheaper on the Steam Store. Following Seas launched in 2025.
Both Powerboat VR and Following Seas sit in Simulation and Early Access on Steam, 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
 Powerboat VR |  Following Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 18.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.5% positive (16 reviews) | 79% positive (81 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jimmy Arcade Limited | Whipstaff Games |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Powerboat VR (2020) is 5 years older than Following Seas (2025).
- Powerboat VR scores higher on Steam reviews (87.5% positive) than Following Seas (79% positive).
- Following Seas is currently ~21% cheaper on Steam than Powerboat VR (14.99 USD vs. 18.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Powerboat VR is Deck Playable, Following Seas is Deck Unsupported.
Powerboat VR vs Following Seas — FAQ
- Should I play Powerboat VR or Following Seas first?
- If you want chronology, Powerboat VR (2020) came out before Following Seas (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 Powerboat VR and Following Seas similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Early Access 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.