Choose Master Forge
Choose Master Forge if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Master Forge launched in 2023.
Master Forge vs The First Settlement VR
Master Forge and The First Settlement 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. Master Forge (2023) is 2 years older than The First Settlement VR (2025). Master Forge is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The First Settlement VR (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 The First Settlement VR
Choose The First Settlement VR if you want an Indie game with VR Only. The First Settlement VR launched in 2025.
Both Master Forge and The First Settlement VR sit in Simulation on Steam, 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
 Master Forge |  The First Settlement VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.5% positive (32 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | IT Student | Christian Wendt |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Master Forge (2023) is 2 years older than The First Settlement VR (2025).
- Master Forge is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The First Settlement VR (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Master Forge vs The First Settlement VR — FAQ
- Should I play Master Forge or The First Settlement VR first?
- If you want chronology, Master Forge (2023) came out before The First Settlement VR (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 Master Forge and The First Settlement 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.