Choose Soundscape VR: 2017
Choose Soundscape VR: 2017 if you want a Massively Multiplayer and RPG game with MMO. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Soundscape VR: 2017 launched in 2017.
Soundscape VR: 2017 vs SHARKS
Soundscape VR: 2017 and SHARKS both land in Adventure, Simulation, Free To Play 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 Adventure, Simulation, Free To Play on Steam. Soundscape VR: 2017 (2017) is 7 years older than SHARKS (2024). Soundscape VR: 2017 is free; SHARKS is paid (Price unknown). 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 SHARKS
Choose SHARKS if you want an Action, Sports, and Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SHARKS launched in 2024.
Both Soundscape VR: 2017 and SHARKS sit in Adventure, Simulation, and Free To Play on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Soundscape VR: 2017 |  SHARKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Casual | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 71.7% positive (92 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Groove Science Studios | Ezone PTY LTD |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation, Free To Play on Steam.
- Soundscape VR: 2017 (2017) is 7 years older than SHARKS (2024).
- Soundscape VR: 2017 is free; SHARKS is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Soundscape VR: 2017 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; SHARKS has no Deck rating yet.
Soundscape VR: 2017 vs SHARKS — FAQ
- Should I play Soundscape VR: 2017 or SHARKS first?
- If you want chronology, Soundscape VR: 2017 (2017) came out before SHARKS (2024). 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 Soundscape VR: 2017 and SHARKS similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation, Free To Play 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.
- Do both Soundscape VR: 2017 and SHARKS have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Soundscape VR: 2017 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; SHARKS ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Soundscape VR: 2017 free?
- Yes — Soundscape VR: 2017 is a free-to-play Steam title. SHARKS is paid (Price unknown).