Choose Frantic Freighter
Choose Frantic Freighter if you want a Casual game with VR Supported. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Frantic Freighter launched in 2016.
Frantic Freighter vs Space Docker VR
Frantic Freighter and Space Docker 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. Frantic Freighter (2016) is 5 years older than Space Docker VR (2021). Space Docker VR scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Frantic Freighter (86.7% 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 Space Docker VR
Choose Space Docker VR if you want the VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Space Docker VR launched in 2021.
Both Frantic Freighter and Space Docker VR sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support, 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
 Frantic Freighter |  Space Docker VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (15 reviews) | 94.1% positive (101 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Phr00t's Software | Cat Commandos |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Frantic Freighter (2016) is 5 years older than Space Docker VR (2021).
- Space Docker VR scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Frantic Freighter (86.7% positive).
- Frantic Freighter is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Space Docker VR (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Frantic Freighter is Deck Playable, Space Docker VR is Deck Unsupported.
Frantic Freighter vs Space Docker VR — FAQ
- Should I play Frantic Freighter or Space Docker VR first?
- If you want chronology, Frantic Freighter (2016) came out before Space Docker VR (2021). 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 Frantic Freighter and Space Docker 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.