Choose Virtual Sailor NG
Choose Virtual Sailor NG if you want a Casual game with Multi-player. Virtual Sailor NG launched in 2022.
Virtual Sailor NG vs Surfers Code
Virtual Sailor NG and Surfers Code 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. Virtual Sailor NG (2022) is 3 years older than Surfers Code (2025). Surfers Code scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Virtual Sailor NG (93.1% 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 Surfers Code
Choose Surfers Code if you want an Action, Adventure, and RPG game with Steam Leaderboards, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it's currently about 68% cheaper on the Steam Store. Surfers Code launched in 2025.
Both Virtual Sailor NG and Surfers Code sit in Sports and 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
 Virtual Sailor NG |  Surfers Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation, Casual | Action, Sports, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.1% positive (58 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ilan Papini | E Marx |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation on Steam.
- Virtual Sailor NG (2022) is 3 years older than Surfers Code (2025).
- Surfers Code scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Virtual Sailor NG (93.1% positive).
- Surfers Code is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Virtual Sailor NG (12.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Virtual Sailor NG is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Surfers Code has no Deck rating yet.
Virtual Sailor NG vs Surfers Code — FAQ
- Should I play Virtual Sailor NG or Surfers Code first?
- If you want chronology, Virtual Sailor NG (2022) came out before Surfers Code (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 Virtual Sailor NG and Surfers Code 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 Surfers Code have multiplayer like Virtual Sailor NG?
- No. Virtual Sailor NG supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Surfers Code is listed as single-player only.
- Does Virtual Sailor NG run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Virtual Sailor NG is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Surfers Code doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.