Choose Excavator Simulator VR
Choose Excavator Simulator VR if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Excavator Simulator VR launched in 2021.
Excavator Simulator VR vs BlindSimulator
Excavator Simulator VR and BlindSimulator 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. Excavator Simulator VR (2021) is 4 years older than BlindSimulator (2025). Excavator Simulator VR is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than BlindSimulator (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 BlindSimulator
Choose BlindSimulator if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. BlindSimulator launched in 2025.
Both Excavator Simulator VR and BlindSimulator 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
 Excavator Simulator VR |  BlindSimulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55.8% positive (43 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MrJohnWeez | Pathfinder |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Excavator Simulator VR (2021) is 4 years older than BlindSimulator (2025).
- Excavator Simulator VR is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than BlindSimulator (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Excavator Simulator VR vs BlindSimulator — FAQ
- Should I play Excavator Simulator VR or BlindSimulator first?
- If you want chronology, Excavator Simulator VR (2021) came out before BlindSimulator (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 Excavator Simulator VR and BlindSimulator 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.