Choose The American Dream
Choose The American Dream if you want the Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. The American Dream launched in 2018.
The American Dream vs Virtual Virtual Reality 2
The American Dream and Virtual Virtual Reality 2 both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. The American Dream (2018) is 4 years older than Virtual Virtual Reality 2 (2022). The American Dream scores higher on Steam reviews (67% positive) than Virtual Virtual Reality 2 (54.5% 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 Virtual Virtual Reality 2
Choose Virtual Virtual Reality 2 if it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Virtual Virtual Reality 2 launched in 2022.
Both The American Dream and Virtual Virtual Reality 2 sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 The American Dream |  Virtual Virtual Reality 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67% positive (97 reviews) | 54.5% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Samurai Punk | Tender Claws |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The American Dream (2018) is 4 years older than Virtual Virtual Reality 2 (2022).
- The American Dream scores higher on Steam reviews (67% positive) than Virtual Virtual Reality 2 (54.5% positive).
- The American Dream is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Virtual Virtual Reality 2 (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The American Dream is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Virtual Virtual Reality 2 has no Deck rating yet.
The American Dream vs Virtual Virtual Reality 2 — FAQ
- Should I play The American Dream or Virtual Virtual Reality 2 first?
- If you want chronology, The American Dream (2018) came out before Virtual Virtual Reality 2 (2022). 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 The American Dream and Virtual Virtual Reality 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.