Choose theBlu
Choose theBlu if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. theBlu launched in 2016.
theBlu vs Atlantis VR
theBlu and Atlantis VR both land in 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. theBlu (2016) is 1 year older than Atlantis VR (2017). theBlu scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Atlantis VR (47.6% 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 Atlantis VR
Choose Atlantis VR if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Atlantis VR launched in 2017.
Both theBlu and Atlantis VR sit in 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
 theBlu |  Atlantis VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.5% positive (864 reviews) | 47.6% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wevr, Inc. | MMEU |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- theBlu (2016) is 1 year older than Atlantis VR (2017).
- theBlu scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Atlantis VR (47.6% positive).
- theBlu is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Atlantis VR has no Deck rating yet.
theBlu vs Atlantis VR — FAQ
- Should I play theBlu or Atlantis VR first?
- If you want chronology, theBlu (2016) came out before Atlantis 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.
- Are theBlu and Atlantis VR similar?
- They overlap on 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.