Choose Hockey VR
Choose Hockey VR if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hockey VR launched in 2021.
Hockey VR vs Hockey Shooter VR
Hockey VR and Hockey Shooter VR both land in Sports, 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 Sports, Simulation on Steam. Hockey VR (2021) is 1 year older than Hockey Shooter VR (2022). Hockey VR is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Hockey Shooter VR (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Hockey Shooter VR
Choose Hockey Shooter VR if you want a Casual experience. Hockey Shooter VR launched in 2022.
Both Hockey VR and Hockey Shooter VR sit in Sports 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
 Hockey VR |  Hockey Shooter VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie, Simulation | Sports, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Melcher Studios | VRdevelopment |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation on Steam.
- Hockey VR (2021) is 1 year older than Hockey Shooter VR (2022).
- Hockey VR is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Hockey Shooter VR (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Hockey VR vs Hockey Shooter VR — FAQ
- Should I play Hockey VR or Hockey Shooter VR first?
- If you want chronology, Hockey VR (2021) came out before Hockey Shooter VR (2022). 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 Hockey VR and Hockey Shooter VR similar?
- They overlap on Sports, 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.