Choose Evolution VR
Choose Evolution VR if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Evolution VR launched in 2017.
Evolution VR vs 2017 VR
Evolution VR and 2017 VR both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Both released in 2017. Evolution VR scores higher on Steam reviews (73.5% positive) than 2017 VR (57.1% 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 2017 VR
Choose 2017 VR if you want a RPG and Gore game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 2017 VR launched in 2017.
Both Evolution VR and 2017 VR sit in Action and Indie 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
 Evolution VR |  2017 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, RPG, Gore |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.5% positive (83 reviews) | 57.1% positive (63 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Magic Tavern | Tungsten Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2017.
- Evolution VR scores higher on Steam reviews (73.5% positive) than 2017 VR (57.1% positive).
- Evolution VR is free; 2017 VR is paid (19.99 USD).
- 2017 VR has co-op; Evolution VR does not.
- Evolution VR is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; 2017 VR has no Deck rating yet.
Evolution VR vs 2017 VR — FAQ
- Are Evolution VR and 2017 VR similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Does Evolution VR have multiplayer like 2017 VR?
- No. 2017 VR supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Evolution VR is listed as single-player only.
- Is Evolution VR free?
- Yes — Evolution VR is a free-to-play Steam title. 2017 VR is paid (19.99 USD).