Choose MLB Home Run Derby VR
Choose MLB Home Run Derby VR if you want the Online PvP side of the pairing. MLB Home Run Derby VR launched in 2018.
MLB Home Run Derby VR vs Time Patrol
MLB Home Run Derby VR and Time Patrol both land in Action, Sports 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, Sports on Steam. MLB Home Run Derby VR (2018) is 4 years older than Time Patrol (2022). Time Patrol is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than MLB Home Run Derby VR (4.90 USD vs. 29.99 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 Time Patrol
Choose Time Patrol if you want a Casual game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. Time Patrol launched in 2022.
Both MLB Home Run Derby VR and Time Patrol sit in Action and Sports on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and PvP, 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
 MLB Home Run Derby VR |  Time Patrol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Sports | Action, Sports, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 4.90 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.7% positive (38 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | MLB | Overon Station |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports on Steam.
- MLB Home Run Derby VR (2018) is 4 years older than Time Patrol (2022).
- Time Patrol is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than MLB Home Run Derby VR (4.90 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
MLB Home Run Derby VR vs Time Patrol — FAQ
- Should I play MLB Home Run Derby VR or Time Patrol first?
- If you want chronology, MLB Home Run Derby VR (2018) came out before Time Patrol (2022). 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 MLB Home Run Derby VR and Time Patrol similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports 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.