Choose Hockey VR
Choose Hockey VR if you want an Indie game with Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hockey VR launched in 2021.
Hockey VR vs Air Hockey VR
Hockey VR and Air Hockey 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 2 years older than Air Hockey VR (2023). Hockey VR is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Air Hockey VR (4.99 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 Air Hockey VR
Choose Air Hockey VR if you want a Casual game with Multi-player. Air Hockey VR launched in 2023.
Both Hockey VR and Air Hockey VR sit in Sports and Simulation on Steam and both list 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 |  Air Hockey VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie, Simulation | Sports, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Melcher Studios | Christian Perri |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation on Steam.
- Hockey VR (2021) is 2 years older than Air Hockey VR (2023).
- Hockey VR is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Air Hockey VR (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Hockey VR vs Air Hockey VR — FAQ
- Should I play Hockey VR or Air Hockey VR first?
- If you want chronology, Hockey VR (2021) came out before Air Hockey VR (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 Hockey VR and Air Hockey 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.
- Does Hockey VR have multiplayer like Air Hockey VR?
- No. Air Hockey VR supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Hockey VR is listed as single-player only.