Choose BOXVR
Choose BOXVR if you want an Action and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. BOXVR launched in 2019.
BOXVR vs Shadow BoXR
BOXVR and Shadow BoXR both land in Sports, Indie 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 Sports, Indie on Steam. BOXVR (2019) is 4 years older than Shadow BoXR (2023). Shadow BoXR scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than BOXVR (77.8% 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 Shadow BoXR
Choose Shadow BoXR if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shadow BoXR launched in 2023.
Both BOXVR and Shadow BoXR sit in Sports and Indie 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
 BOXVR |  Shadow BoXR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Casual | Sports, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (949 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FitXR | 3Pupper Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Indie on Steam.
- BOXVR (2019) is 4 years older than Shadow BoXR (2023).
- Shadow BoXR scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than BOXVR (77.8% positive).
- Shadow BoXR is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than BOXVR (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- BOXVR is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Shadow BoXR has no Deck rating yet.
BOXVR vs Shadow BoXR — FAQ
- Should I play BOXVR or Shadow BoXR first?
- If you want chronology, BOXVR (2019) came out before Shadow BoXR (2023). 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 BOXVR and Shadow BoXR similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Indie 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.