Choose Modbox
Choose Modbox if you want an Adventure and Simulation game with Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.5% positive across 173 reviews.
Modbox vs Mortars VR
Modbox and Mortars VR both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Casual on Steam. Modbox (2016) is 2 years older than Mortars VR (2018). Modbox scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Mortars VR (60.6% 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 Mortars VR
Choose Mortars VR if you want a Strategy game with VR Only. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mortars VR launched in 2018.
Both Modbox and Mortars VR sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Modbox |  Mortars VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.5% positive (173 reviews) | 60.6% positive (127 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Alientrap | Growl Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Modbox (2016) is 2 years older than Mortars VR (2018).
- Modbox scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Mortars VR (60.6% positive).
- Mortars VR is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Modbox (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Modbox has co-op; Mortars VR does not.
Modbox vs Mortars VR — FAQ
- Which is better, Modbox or Mortars VR?
- On Steam reviews Modbox scores higher (85.5% positive) than Mortars VR (60.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Modbox is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Modbox or Mortars VR first?
- If you want chronology, Modbox (2016) came out before Mortars VR (2018). 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 Modbox and Mortars VR similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.