VRChat vs Bird Simulator
VRChat and Bird Simulator both land in Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer 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, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. VRChat (2017) is 3 years older than Bird Simulator (2020). VRChat scores higher on Steam reviews (71.6% positive) than Bird Simulator (48.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 VRChat |  Bird Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Sports, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.6% positive (173,195 reviews) | 48.5% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | VRChat Inc. | GameFlare.com |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- VRChat (2017) is 3 years older than Bird Simulator (2020).
- VRChat scores higher on Steam reviews (71.6% positive) than Bird Simulator (48.5% positive).
- VRChat is free; Bird Simulator is paid (9.99 USD).
- VRChat has co-op; Bird Simulator does not.
- VRChat is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Bird Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
VRChat vs Bird Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play VRChat or Bird Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, VRChat (2017) came out before Bird Simulator (2020). 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 VRChat and Bird Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer 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 VRChat free?
- Yes — VRChat is a free-to-play Steam title. Bird Simulator is paid (9.99 USD).
- Does VRChat run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — VRChat is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Bird Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.