Choose Klepto
Choose Klepto if you want an Action and Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. Klepto launched in 2016.
Klepto vs VRChat
Klepto and VRChat both land in Simulation, Early Access 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 Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Klepto (2016) is 1 year older than VRChat (2017). VRChat scores higher on Steam reviews (71.6% positive) than Klepto (22.7% 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 VRChat
Choose VRChat if you want a Sports, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer game with MMO. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 71.6% positive across 173,195 reviews.
Both Klepto and VRChat sit in Simulation and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Klepto |  VRChat | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Sports, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 12.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 22.7% positive (154 reviews) | 71.6% positive (173,195 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Meerkat Gaming | VRChat Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Klepto (2016) is 1 year older than VRChat (2017).
- VRChat scores higher on Steam reviews (71.6% positive) than Klepto (22.7% positive).
- VRChat is free; Klepto is paid (12.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- VRChat is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Klepto has no Deck rating yet.
Klepto vs VRChat — FAQ
- Which is better, Klepto or VRChat?
- On Steam reviews VRChat scores higher (71.6% positive) than Klepto (22.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, VRChat is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Klepto or VRChat first?
- If you want chronology, Klepto (2016) came out before VRChat (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 Klepto and VRChat similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Early Access 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.
- Do both Klepto and VRChat have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Klepto ships Online Co-op, Co-op; VRChat ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is VRChat free?
- Yes — VRChat is a free-to-play Steam title. Klepto is paid (12.99 USD).