Choose 3D Solar System Simulator
Choose 3D Solar System Simulator if you want the VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3D Solar System Simulator launched in 2022.
3D Solar System Simulator vs Astro VR
3D Solar System Simulator 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. 3D Solar System Simulator (2022) is 2 years older than Astro VR (2024). 3D Solar System Simulator is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Astro VR (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Astro VR
Choose Astro VR if you want an Indie and Casual game with VR Supported. Astro VR launched in 2024.
Both 3D Solar System Simulator 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
 3D Solar System Simulator |  Astro VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 100% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rob Moore | Light-Year Simulations, LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- 3D Solar System Simulator (2022) is 2 years older than Astro VR (2024).
- 3D Solar System Simulator is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Astro VR (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
3D Solar System Simulator vs Astro VR — FAQ
- Should I play 3D Solar System Simulator or Astro VR first?
- If you want chronology, 3D Solar System Simulator (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 3D Solar System Simulator 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.