Choose Interkosmos
Choose Interkosmos if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Interkosmos launched in 2017.
Interkosmos vs VRAstroSmash
Interkosmos and VRAstroSmash both land in Action, 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 share Action, Simulation on Steam. Interkosmos (2017) is 4 years older than VRAstroSmash (2021). Interkosmos is free; VRAstroSmash is paid (0.99 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 VRAstroSmash
Choose VRAstroSmash if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. VRAstroSmash launched in 2021.
Both Interkosmos and VRAstroSmash sit in Action and 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
 Interkosmos |  VRAstroSmash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.2% positive (275 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ovid Works | 2REALVR |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation on Steam.
- Interkosmos (2017) is 4 years older than VRAstroSmash (2021).
- Interkosmos is free; VRAstroSmash is paid (0.99 USD).
Interkosmos vs VRAstroSmash — FAQ
- Should I play Interkosmos or VRAstroSmash first?
- If you want chronology, Interkosmos (2017) came out before VRAstroSmash (2021). 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 Interkosmos and VRAstroSmash similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Is Interkosmos free?
- Yes — Interkosmos is a free-to-play Steam title. VRAstroSmash is paid (0.99 USD).