Choose Lunar Odyssey
Choose Lunar Odyssey if you want an Early Access game with VR Only. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Lunar Odyssey launched in 2022.
Lunar Odyssey vs Astro VR
Lunar Odyssey and Astro 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. Lunar Odyssey (2022) is 2 years older than Astro VR (2024). Astro VR scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Lunar Odyssey (54.5% positive). 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 Astro VR
Choose Astro VR if you want an Indie and Casual game with VR Supported. Astro VR launched in 2024.
Both Lunar Odyssey and Astro VR sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support, 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
 Lunar Odyssey |  Astro VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Simulation, Early Access | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.5% positive (11 reviews) | 100% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fractal Blue Entertainment | Light-Year Simulations, LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Lunar Odyssey (2022) is 2 years older than Astro VR (2024).
- Astro VR scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Lunar Odyssey (54.5% positive).
- Lunar Odyssey is free; Astro VR is paid (4.99 USD).
Lunar Odyssey vs Astro VR — FAQ
- Should I play Lunar Odyssey or Astro VR first?
- If you want chronology, Lunar Odyssey (2022) came out before Astro VR (2024). 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 Lunar Odyssey and Astro 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.
- Is Lunar Odyssey free?
- Yes — Lunar Odyssey is a free-to-play Steam title. Astro VR is paid (4.99 USD).