Choose The Catapult VR
Choose The Catapult VR if you want an Indie and Simulation game with VR Only. The Catapult VR launched in 2023.
The Catapult VR vs Captain Star
The Catapult VR and Captain Star both land in Action, Casual 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 Action, Casual on Steam. The Catapult VR (2023) is 2 years older than Captain Star (2025). Captain Star is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The Catapult VR (3.99 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 Captain Star
Choose Captain Star if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Captain Star launched in 2025.
Both The Catapult VR and Captain Star sit in Action and Casual 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
 The Catapult VR |  Captain Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Strategy, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BYV GAMES Ltd | KIDA STUDIOS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- The Catapult VR (2023) is 2 years older than Captain Star (2025).
- Captain Star is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The Catapult VR (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
The Catapult VR vs Captain Star — FAQ
- Should I play The Catapult VR or Captain Star first?
- If you want chronology, The Catapult VR (2023) came out before Captain Star (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 The Catapult VR and Captain Star similar?
- They overlap on Action, Casual 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.