Choose VTOL VR
Choose VTOL VR if you want an Indie experience. 16,682 Steam reviews back the pick.
VTOL VR vs Virtual Fighter Maneuvers
VTOL VR and Virtual Fighter Maneuvers 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 8 years older than Virtual Fighter Maneuvers (2025). VTOL VR scores higher on Steam reviews (98.2% positive) than Virtual Fighter Maneuvers (94.9% 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 Virtual Fighter Maneuvers
Choose Virtual Fighter Maneuvers if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Virtual Fighter Maneuvers launched in 2025.
Both VTOL VR and Virtual Fighter Maneuvers sit in Action 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 |  Virtual Fighter Maneuvers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.2% positive (16,682 reviews) | 94.9% positive (99 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Boundless Dynamics, LLC | Boundless Dynamics, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation on Steam.
- VTOL VR (2017) is 8 years older than Virtual Fighter Maneuvers (2025).
- VTOL VR scores higher on Steam reviews (98.2% positive) than Virtual Fighter Maneuvers (94.9% positive).
- Virtual Fighter Maneuvers is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than VTOL VR (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
VTOL VR vs Virtual Fighter Maneuvers — FAQ
- Should I play VTOL VR or Virtual Fighter Maneuvers first?
- If you want chronology, VTOL VR (2017) came out before Virtual Fighter Maneuvers (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 VTOL VR and Virtual Fighter Maneuvers 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.
- Do both VTOL VR and Virtual Fighter Maneuvers have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: VTOL VR ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Virtual Fighter Maneuvers ships Online Co-op, Co-op.