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Soundscape VR: 2017 vs Infected Mushroom Pinball

Soundscape VR: 2017 and Infected Mushroom Pinball both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Soundscape VR: 2017 (2017) is 8 years older than Infected Mushroom Pinball (2025). Soundscape VR: 2017 scores higher on Steam reviews (71.7% positive) than Infected Mushroom Pinball (68.8% 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 Soundscape VR: 2017

Choose Soundscape VR: 2017 if you want an Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG game with Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Soundscape VR: 2017 launched in 2017.

Choose Infected Mushroom Pinball

Choose Infected Mushroom Pinball if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Infected Mushroom Pinball launched in 2025.

Both Soundscape VR: 2017 and Infected Mushroom Pinball sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, 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.

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Soundscape VR: 2017 vs Infected Mushroom Pinball — Steam metadata comparison
Soundscape VR: 2017 — Steam game coverSoundscape VR: 2017Infected Mushroom Pinball — Steam game coverInfected Mushroom Pinball
Released20172025
GenresAdventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, CasualSimulation, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck UnsupportedDeck Unsupported
PriceFree to play19.99 USD
Steam reviews71.7% positive (92 reviews)68.8% positive (64 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersGroove Science StudiosRAYWORKS

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Soundscape VR: 2017 vs Infected Mushroom Pinball — FAQ

Should I play Soundscape VR: 2017 or Infected Mushroom Pinball first?
If you want chronology, Soundscape VR: 2017 (2017) came out before Infected Mushroom Pinball (2025). 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 Infected Mushroom Pinball similar?
They overlap on 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.
Does Infected Mushroom Pinball have multiplayer like Soundscape VR: 2017?
No. Soundscape VR: 2017 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Infected Mushroom Pinball is listed as single-player only.
Is Soundscape VR: 2017 free?
Yes — Soundscape VR: 2017 is a free-to-play Steam title. Infected Mushroom Pinball is paid (19.99 USD).
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