Choose TrainerVR
Choose TrainerVR if you want an Indie experience. TrainerVR launched in 2017.
TrainerVR vs Smashing time
TrainerVR and Smashing time both land in Simulation, Casual 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. TrainerVR (2017) is 4 years older than Smashing time (2021). TrainerVR scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Smashing time (45% 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 Smashing time
Choose Smashing time if it's currently about 56% cheaper on the Steam Store. Smashing time launched in 2021.
Both TrainerVR and Smashing time sit in Simulation and Casual 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
 TrainerVR |  Smashing time | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.44 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.7% positive (46 reviews) | 45% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sumalab | Net-assembly |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- TrainerVR (2017) is 4 years older than Smashing time (2021).
- TrainerVR scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Smashing time (45% positive).
- Smashing time is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than TrainerVR (4.44 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
TrainerVR vs Smashing time — FAQ
- Should I play TrainerVR or Smashing time first?
- If you want chronology, TrainerVR (2017) came out before Smashing time (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 TrainerVR and Smashing time similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Casual 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.