Choose Discovering Space 2
Choose Discovering Space 2 if you want a Casual experience. Discovering Space 2 launched in 2017.
Discovering Space 2 vs Solar System VR
Discovering Space 2 and Solar System VR both land in Indie, Simulation 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Discovering Space 2 (2017) is 3 years older than Solar System VR (2020). Discovering Space 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Solar System VR (71.3% 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 Solar System VR
Choose Solar System VR if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Solar System VR launched in 2020.
Both Discovering Space 2 and Solar System VR sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 Discovering Space 2 |  Solar System VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (68 reviews) | 71.3% positive (178 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Discovering VR | Split Light Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Discovering Space 2 (2017) is 3 years older than Solar System VR (2020).
- Discovering Space 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Solar System VR (71.3% positive).
- Solar System VR is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Discovering Space 2 (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Solar System VR is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Discovering Space 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Discovering Space 2 vs Solar System VR — FAQ
- Should I play Discovering Space 2 or Solar System VR first?
- If you want chronology, Discovering Space 2 (2017) came out before Solar System VR (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 Discovering Space 2 and Solar System VR similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.