Choose VTOL VR
Choose VTOL VR if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 16,682 Steam reviews back the pick.
VTOL VR vs THE GUARDIANS
VTOL VR and THE GUARDIANS both land in Action, 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, Simulation on Steam. VTOL VR (2017) is 9 years older than THE GUARDIANS (2026). VTOL VR has co-op; THE GUARDIANS does not. 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 THE GUARDIANS
Choose THE GUARDIANS if you want the Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. THE GUARDIANS launched in 2026.
Both VTOL VR and THE GUARDIANS sit in Action and Simulation on Steam, 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 |  THE GUARDIANS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 98.2% positive (16,682 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Boundless Dynamics, LLC | Neutron Studios LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation on Steam.
- VTOL VR (2017) is 9 years older than THE GUARDIANS (2026).
- VTOL VR has co-op; THE GUARDIANS does not.
- VTOL VR is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; THE GUARDIANS has no Deck rating yet.
VTOL VR vs THE GUARDIANS — FAQ
- Should I play VTOL VR or THE GUARDIANS first?
- If you want chronology, VTOL VR (2017) came out before THE GUARDIANS (2026). 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 THE GUARDIANS similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 THE GUARDIANS have multiplayer like VTOL VR?
- No. VTOL VR supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while THE GUARDIANS is listed as single-player only.