Choose VTOL VR
Choose VTOL VR if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98.2% positive across 16,682 reviews.
VTOL VR vs Nuclear Option
VTOL VR and Nuclear Option both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam. VTOL VR (2017) is 6 years older than Nuclear Option (2023). VTOL VR scores higher on Steam reviews (98.2% positive) than Nuclear Option (95.5% 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 Nuclear Option
Choose Nuclear Option if you want an Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 6,543 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both VTOL VR and Nuclear Option sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation 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
 VTOL VR |  Nuclear Option | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.2% positive (16,682 reviews) | 95.5% positive (6,543 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Boundless Dynamics, LLC | Shockfront Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- VTOL VR (2017) is 6 years older than Nuclear Option (2023).
- VTOL VR scores higher on Steam reviews (98.2% positive) than Nuclear Option (95.5% positive).
- Nuclear Option is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than VTOL VR (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: VTOL VR is Deck Unsupported, Nuclear Option is Deck Playable.
VTOL VR vs Nuclear Option — FAQ
- Which is better, VTOL VR or Nuclear Option?
- On Steam reviews VTOL VR scores higher (98.2% positive) than Nuclear Option (95.5% 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 Nuclear Option first?
- If you want chronology, VTOL VR (2017) came out before Nuclear Option (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 VTOL VR and Nuclear Option similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both VTOL VR and Nuclear Option have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: VTOL VR ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Nuclear Option ships Online Co-op, Co-op.