Games like Above - VR
Below are 15 hand-picked alternatives to Above - VR for fans of adventure, simulation, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Above - VR also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks, more from Patagoniart. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
Get personalized picks →About Above - VR: Above is a virtual experience that place the player in the position of a stranded astronaut in space. Join the main character in a visually stunning experience during the last minutes of his life.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Above - VR at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Above - VR on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Above - VR.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Above - VR on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Above - VR.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under Above - VR on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Above - VR.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Above - VR on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Above - VR.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Above - VR on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Above - VR.
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Above - VR on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Above - VR.
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Above - VR on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Above - VR.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test: Final Revelation
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Above - VR on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Above - VR.
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Above - VR.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Above - VR.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
More from Patagoniart
Other recommendable Steam games by Patagoniart, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Pixel Survivors
WHY THIS
Another title from Patagoniart, the studio behind Above - VR. Shares Simulation with Above - VR.
Pixel Survivors is a god management game. Create some land and build structures to keep your small society settled. See how long you can keep your village alive!
Vecitas
WHY THIS
Another title from Patagoniart, the studio behind Above - VR.
Vecitas is a fast paced multiplayer space shooter combined with singleplayer mode. Have fun playing with others in space combat. Unlock new ships playing in multiplayer as well as singleplayer. The Galaxy of Vecitas awaits you!
Hex Defense
WHY THIS
Another title from Patagoniart, the studio behind Above - VR. Shares Simulation with Above - VR.
Hex Defense is a virtual reality tower defense game. Engage in combat defending your base in this inmersive tabletop world. Setup your defenses, manage and modify them according to the situation. There are 6 different biomes to defend, 9 turrets to access, 17 upgrades to be made, and more...
Giant Life
WHY THIS
Another title from Patagoniart, the studio behind Above - VR. Shares Adventure with Above - VR.
A "Giant Life" is a VR physic-based puzzle game. Play as an angry giant through a virtual reality journey, exploring the realm, destroying settlements and frightening its inhabitants.
Frequently asked about Above - VR
- How much does Above - VR cost?
- Above - VR is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Who developed Above - VR?
- Above - VR was developed by Patagoniart.
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Above - VR.
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