Choose HoloLAB Champions
Choose HoloLAB Champions if it matches what drew you to this matchup. HoloLAB Champions launched in 2018.
HoloLAB Champions vs PlanetariumVR
HoloLAB Champions and PlanetariumVR both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. HoloLAB Champions (2018) is 3 years older than PlanetariumVR (2021). PlanetariumVR is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than HoloLAB Champions (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 PlanetariumVR
Choose PlanetariumVR if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. PlanetariumVR launched in 2021.
Both HoloLAB Champions and PlanetariumVR sit in 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
 HoloLAB Champions |  PlanetariumVR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Schell Games | hublab |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- HoloLAB Champions (2018) is 3 years older than PlanetariumVR (2021).
- PlanetariumVR is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than HoloLAB Champions (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
HoloLAB Champions vs PlanetariumVR — FAQ
- Should I play HoloLAB Champions or PlanetariumVR first?
- If you want chronology, HoloLAB Champions (2018) came out before PlanetariumVR (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 HoloLAB Champions and PlanetariumVR similar?
- They overlap on 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.