Choose LyraVR
Choose LyraVR if you want a Casual experience. LyraVR launched in 2017.
LyraVR vs Shadow BoXR
LyraVR and Shadow BoXR both land in Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. LyraVR (2017) is 6 years older than Shadow BoXR (2023). Shadow BoXR scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than LyraVR (88.2% 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 Shadow BoXR
Choose Shadow BoXR if you want a Sports experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shadow BoXR launched in 2023.
Both LyraVR and Shadow BoXR sit in Indie and Early Access 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
 LyraVR |  Shadow BoXR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Early Access | Sports, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LyraVR | 3Pupper Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- LyraVR (2017) is 6 years older than Shadow BoXR (2023).
- Shadow BoXR scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than LyraVR (88.2% positive).
- Shadow BoXR is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than LyraVR (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
LyraVR vs Shadow BoXR — FAQ
- Should I play LyraVR or Shadow BoXR first?
- If you want chronology, LyraVR (2017) came out before Shadow BoXR (2023). 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 LyraVR and Shadow BoXR similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Early Access 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.