Choose Ricochet
Choose Ricochet if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. 2,952 Steam reviews back the pick.
Ricochet vs Virtual Ricochet
Ricochet and Virtual Ricochet both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Ricochet (2000) is 20 years older than Virtual Ricochet (2020). Virtual Ricochet is free; Ricochet is paid (4.99 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 Virtual Ricochet
Choose Virtual Ricochet if you want an Indie and Free To Play game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Virtual Ricochet launched in 2020.
Both Ricochet and Virtual Ricochet sit in Action on Steam, 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
 Ricochet |  Virtual Ricochet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2000 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 86.2% positive (2,952 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Valve | Blind Mystics |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Ricochet (2000) is 20 years older than Virtual Ricochet (2020).
- Virtual Ricochet is free; Ricochet is paid (4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Ricochet is Deck Playable, Virtual Ricochet is Deck Unsupported.
Ricochet vs Virtual Ricochet — FAQ
- Should I play Ricochet or Virtual Ricochet first?
- If you want chronology, Ricochet (2000) came out before Virtual Ricochet (2020). 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 Ricochet and Virtual Ricochet similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Virtual Ricochet have multiplayer like Ricochet?
- No. Ricochet supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Virtual Ricochet is listed as single-player only.
- Is Virtual Ricochet free?
- Yes — Virtual Ricochet is a free-to-play Steam title. Ricochet is paid (4.99 USD).