Choose Google Earth VR
Choose Google Earth VR if you want a Free To Play game with SteamVR Collectibles. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 3,173 Steam reviews back the pick.
Google Earth VR vs VR Walking Simulator
Google Earth VR and VR Walking Simulator both land in Adventure, Simulation, 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 Adventure, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Google Earth VR (2016) is 5 years older than VR Walking Simulator (2021). Google Earth VR scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than VR Walking Simulator (81.8% 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 VR Walking Simulator
Choose VR Walking Simulator if it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. VR Walking Simulator launched in 2021.
Both Google Earth VR and VR Walking Simulator sit in Adventure, Simulation, and Casual on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Google Earth VR |  VR Walking Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, Free To Play, Casual | Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.5% positive (3,173 reviews) | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Atahan Ozturk |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Google Earth VR (2016) is 5 years older than VR Walking Simulator (2021).
- Google Earth VR scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than VR Walking Simulator (81.8% positive).
- Google Earth VR is free; VR Walking Simulator is paid (5.99 USD).
- Google Earth VR is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; VR Walking Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Google Earth VR vs VR Walking Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Google Earth VR or VR Walking Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Google Earth VR (2016) came out before VR Walking Simulator (2021). 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 Google Earth VR and VR Walking Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation, 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.
- Is Google Earth VR free?
- Yes — Google Earth VR is a free-to-play Steam title. VR Walking Simulator is paid (5.99 USD).