Choose Pavlov
Choose Pavlov if you want the Online Co-op and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 30,993 Steam reviews back the pick.
Pavlov vs Hailstorm VR
Pavlov and Hailstorm 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. Hailstorm VR (2017) is 7 years older than Pavlov (2024). Pavlov scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Hailstorm VR (61.5% 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 Hailstorm VR
Choose Hailstorm VR if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hailstorm VR launched in 2017.
Both Pavlov and Hailstorm VR sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Pavlov |  Hailstorm VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.3% positive (30,993 reviews) | 61.5% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Vankrupt Games | SlimeQ |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Hailstorm VR (2017) is 7 years older than Pavlov (2024).
- Pavlov scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Hailstorm VR (61.5% positive).
- Hailstorm VR is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Pavlov (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Pavlov has co-op; Hailstorm VR does not.
- Pavlov is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Hailstorm VR has no Deck rating yet.
Pavlov vs Hailstorm VR — FAQ
- Should I play Pavlov or Hailstorm VR first?
- If you want chronology, Hailstorm VR (2017) came out before Pavlov (2024). 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 Pavlov and Hailstorm 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.