Choose The Lab
Choose The Lab if you want a Free To Play game with VR Only. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.1% positive across 4,429 reviews.
The Lab vs SUPERHOT VR
The Lab and SUPERHOT VR sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: The Lab (2016) is 1 year older than SUPERHOT VR (2017). The Lab scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than SUPERHOT VR (80.5% positive). The Lab is free; SUPERHOT VR is paid (24.99 USD). 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 SUPERHOT VR
Choose SUPERHOT VR if you want an Action and Indie game with VR Supported. 5,741 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both The Lab and SUPERHOT VR ship Steam Leaderboards, SteamVR Collectibles, and Tracked Controller Support on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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 Lab |  SUPERHOT VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Free To Play | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | Free to play | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.1% positive (4,429 reviews) | 80.5% positive (5,741 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Valve | SUPERHOT Team |
Side by side
- The Lab (2016) is 1 year older than SUPERHOT VR (2017).
- The Lab scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than SUPERHOT VR (80.5% positive).
- The Lab is free; SUPERHOT VR is paid (24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
The Lab vs SUPERHOT VR — FAQ
- Which is better, The Lab or SUPERHOT VR?
- On Steam reviews The Lab scores higher (95.1% positive) than SUPERHOT VR (80.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Lab is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Lab or SUPERHOT VR first?
- If you want chronology, The Lab (2016) came out before SUPERHOT 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.
- Is The Lab free?
- Yes — The Lab is a free-to-play Steam title. SUPERHOT VR is paid (24.99 USD).