Choose Hot 21
Choose Hot 21 if you want a Sports and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hot 21 launched in 2023.
Hot 21 vs VERY BAD DREAMS
Hot 21 and VERY BAD DREAMS both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Hot 21 (2023) is 1 year older than VERY BAD DREAMS (2024). Hot 21 is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than VERY BAD DREAMS (2.99 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 VERY BAD DREAMS
Choose VERY BAD DREAMS if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. VERY BAD DREAMS launched in 2024.
Both Hot 21 and VERY BAD DREAMS sit in Action 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
 Hot 21 |  VERY BAD DREAMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | B&W | CREATIVE VR3D |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Hot 21 (2023) is 1 year older than VERY BAD DREAMS (2024).
- Hot 21 is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than VERY BAD DREAMS (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Hot 21 vs VERY BAD DREAMS — FAQ
- Should I play Hot 21 or VERY BAD DREAMS first?
- If you want chronology, Hot 21 (2023) came out before VERY BAD DREAMS (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 Hot 21 and VERY BAD DREAMS similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.