Choose VTOL VR
Choose VTOL VR if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98.2% positive across 16,682 reviews.
VTOL VR vs SimplePlanes VR
VTOL VR and SimplePlanes VR both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Simulation on Steam. VTOL VR (2017) is 4 years older than SimplePlanes VR (2021). VTOL VR scores higher on Steam reviews (98.2% positive) than SimplePlanes VR (86.8% 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 SimplePlanes VR
Choose SimplePlanes VR if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. SimplePlanes VR launched in 2021.
Both VTOL VR and SimplePlanes VR sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 VTOL VR |  SimplePlanes VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.2% positive (16,682 reviews) | 86.8% positive (152 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Boundless Dynamics, LLC | Jundroo, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- VTOL VR (2017) is 4 years older than SimplePlanes VR (2021).
- VTOL VR scores higher on Steam reviews (98.2% positive) than SimplePlanes VR (86.8% positive).
- SimplePlanes VR is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than VTOL VR (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- VTOL VR has co-op; SimplePlanes VR does not.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
VTOL VR vs SimplePlanes VR — FAQ
- Which is better, VTOL VR or SimplePlanes VR?
- On Steam reviews VTOL VR scores higher (98.2% positive) than SimplePlanes VR (86.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, VTOL VR is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play VTOL VR or SimplePlanes VR first?
- If you want chronology, VTOL VR (2017) came out before SimplePlanes VR (2021). 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 VTOL VR and SimplePlanes VR similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 SimplePlanes VR have multiplayer like VTOL VR?
- No. VTOL VR supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while SimplePlanes VR is listed as single-player only.