Choose Smashing time
Choose Smashing time if you want a Casual experience. Smashing time launched in 2021.
Smashing time vs Excavator Simulator VR
Smashing time and Excavator Simulator VR 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. Both released in 2021. Excavator Simulator VR scores higher on Steam reviews (55.8% positive) than Smashing time (45% 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 Excavator Simulator VR
Choose Excavator Simulator VR if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Excavator Simulator VR launched in 2021.
Both Smashing time and Excavator Simulator VR 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
 Smashing time |  Excavator Simulator VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.44 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 45% positive (20 reviews) | 55.8% positive (43 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Net-assembly | MrJohnWeez |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Both released in 2021.
- Excavator Simulator VR scores higher on Steam reviews (55.8% positive) than Smashing time (45% positive).
- Smashing time is currently ~11% cheaper on Steam than Excavator Simulator VR (4.44 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Smashing time vs Excavator Simulator VR — FAQ
- Are Smashing time and Excavator Simulator VR 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.