Choose The Solus Project
Choose The Solus Project if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,536 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Solus Project vs CDF Starfighter VR
The Solus Project and CDF Starfighter VR both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. The Solus Project (2016) is 1 year older than CDF Starfighter VR (2017). The Solus Project scores higher on Steam reviews (77.9% positive) than CDF Starfighter VR (62.7% 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 CDF Starfighter VR
Choose CDF Starfighter VR if you want an Action and Casual experience. CDF Starfighter VR launched in 2017.
Both The Solus Project and CDF Starfighter VR sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, 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 Solus Project |  CDF Starfighter VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.9% positive (1,536 reviews) | 62.7% positive (75 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hourences, Grip Games | MadAboutGamesStudios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- The Solus Project (2016) is 1 year older than CDF Starfighter VR (2017).
- The Solus Project scores higher on Steam reviews (77.9% positive) than CDF Starfighter VR (62.7% positive).
- The Solus Project is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than CDF Starfighter VR (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- The Solus Project is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; CDF Starfighter VR has no Deck rating yet.
The Solus Project vs CDF Starfighter VR — FAQ
- Should I play The Solus Project or CDF Starfighter VR first?
- If you want chronology, The Solus Project (2016) came out before CDF Starfighter VR (2017). 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 Solus Project and CDF Starfighter VR similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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 The Solus Project run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Solus Project is rated Deck Playable by Valve. CDF Starfighter VR doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.