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Hover vs Vaporwave World

Hover and Vaporwave World 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. Hover (2017) is 5 years older than Vaporwave World (2022). Vaporwave World is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Hover (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Hover

Choose Hover if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,002 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Vaporwave World

Choose Vaporwave World if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vaporwave World launched in 2022.

Both Hover and Vaporwave World sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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

Hover vs Vaporwave World — Steam metadata comparison
Hover — Steam game coverHoverVaporwave World — Steam game coverVaporwave World
Released20172022
GenresAction, AdventureAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price19.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews81.2% positive (1,002 reviews)8 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersMidgar Studio, Fusty GameMeng Games

Side by side

Hover vs Vaporwave World — FAQ

Should I play Hover or Vaporwave World first?
If you want chronology, Hover (2017) came out before Vaporwave World (2022). 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 Hover and Vaporwave World 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.
Does Vaporwave World have multiplayer like Hover?
No. Hover supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Vaporwave World is listed as single-player only.
Hover vs Vaporwave World — Verdict (2026) · imho.run