Choose Obscura
Choose Obscura if you want an Indie experience. Obscura launched in 2017.
Obscura vs Scare Train VR
Obscura and Scare Train VR both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Obscura (2017) is 5 years older than Scare Train VR (2022). Scare Train VR is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Obscura (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD). 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 Scare Train VR
Choose Scare Train VR if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Scare Train VR launched in 2022.
Both Obscura and Scare Train VR sit in 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
 Obscura |  Scare Train VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46.7% positive (15 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Obscura Team | Moonwolf Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Obscura (2017) is 5 years older than Scare Train VR (2022).
- Scare Train VR is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Obscura (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Obscura vs Scare Train VR — FAQ
- Should I play Obscura or Scare Train VR first?
- If you want chronology, Obscura (2017) came out before Scare Train VR (2022). 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 Obscura and Scare Train VR similar?
- They overlap on 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.