Choose The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
Choose The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR if you want the SteamVR Collectibles side of the pairing. 7,277 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR vs Pirates of the Asteroid Belt VR
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR and Pirates of the Asteroid Belt VR both land in RPG 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 RPG games on Steam. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (2018) is 1 year older than Pirates of the Asteroid Belt VR (2019). Pirates of the Asteroid Belt VR is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (19.99 USD vs. 59.99 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 Pirates of the Asteroid Belt VR
Choose Pirates of the Asteroid Belt VR if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pirates of the Asteroid Belt VR launched in 2019.
Both The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR and Pirates of the Asteroid Belt VR sit in RPG 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
 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR |  Pirates of the Asteroid Belt VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.3% positive (7,277 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bethesda Game Studios | Garden Horse Studio |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (2018) is 1 year older than Pirates of the Asteroid Belt VR (2019).
- Pirates of the Asteroid Belt VR is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (19.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Pirates of the Asteroid Belt VR has no Deck rating yet.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR vs Pirates of the Asteroid Belt VR — FAQ
- Should I play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR or Pirates of the Asteroid Belt VR first?
- If you want chronology, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (2018) came out before Pirates of the Asteroid Belt VR (2019). 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 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR and Pirates of the Asteroid Belt VR similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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.