Choose VRNOID
Choose VRNOID if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only side of the pairing. VRNOID launched in 2023.
VRNOID vs Desktop Basketball
VRNOID and Desktop Basketball both land in Action, Sports, Casual 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 Action, Sports, Casual on Steam. Desktop Basketball (2022) is 1 year older than VRNOID (2023). Desktop Basketball is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than VRNOID (1.39 USD vs. 9.99 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 Desktop Basketball
Choose Desktop Basketball if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Desktop Basketball launched in 2022.
Both VRNOID and Desktop Basketball sit in Action, Sports, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 VRNOID |  Desktop Basketball | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Casual | Action, Sports, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Fullmetal Developer | SAT-BOX |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Casual on Steam.
- Desktop Basketball (2022) is 1 year older than VRNOID (2023).
- Desktop Basketball is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than VRNOID (1.39 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
VRNOID vs Desktop Basketball — FAQ
- Should I play VRNOID or Desktop Basketball first?
- If you want chronology, Desktop Basketball (2022) came out before VRNOID (2023). 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 VRNOID and Desktop Basketball similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, Casual 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.
- Do both VRNOID and Desktop Basketball have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: VRNOID ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Desktop Basketball ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.