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Vacation Simulator vs BLINNK and the Vacuum of Space

Vacation Simulator and BLINNK and the Vacuum of Space both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Vacation Simulator (2019) is 4 years older than BLINNK and the Vacuum of Space (2023). BLINNK and the Vacuum of Space is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Vacation Simulator (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Vacation Simulator

Choose Vacation Simulator if you want an Action experience. Vacation Simulator launched in 2019.

Choose BLINNK and the Vacuum of Space

Choose BLINNK and the Vacuum of Space if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. BLINNK and the Vacuum of Space launched in 2023.

Both Vacation Simulator and BLINNK and the Vacuum of Space sit in Adventure 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

Vacation Simulator vs BLINNK and the Vacuum of Space — Steam metadata comparison
Vacation Simulator — Steam game coverVacation SimulatorBLINNK and the Vacuum of Space — Steam game coverBLINNK and the Vacuum of Space
Released20192023
GenresAction, Adventure, SimulationIndie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck UnsupportedUnrated
Price19.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews92.2% positive (706 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersOwlchemy LabsPure Purpose

Side by side

Vacation Simulator vs BLINNK and the Vacuum of Space — FAQ

Should I play Vacation Simulator or BLINNK and the Vacuum of Space first?
If you want chronology, Vacation Simulator (2019) came out before BLINNK and the Vacuum of Space (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 Vacation Simulator and BLINNK and the Vacuum of Space similar?
They overlap on Adventure, 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.
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