Choose Spaceteam VR
Choose Spaceteam VR if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Spaceteam VR launched in 2020.
Spaceteam VR vs Rival Rides
Spaceteam VR and Rival Rides both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Spaceteam VR (2020) is 3 years older than Rival Rides (2023). Rival Rides scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Spaceteam VR (46.7% 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 Rival Rides
Choose Rival Rides if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Rival Rides launched in 2023.
Both Spaceteam VR and Rival Rides sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 Spaceteam VR |  Rival Rides | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 12.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 46.7% positive (15 reviews) | 88.9% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Cooperative Innovations | ByOwls, Argarium LTD |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Spaceteam VR (2020) is 3 years older than Rival Rides (2023).
- Rival Rides scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Spaceteam VR (46.7% positive).
- Rival Rides is free; Spaceteam VR is paid (12.99 USD).
- Spaceteam VR has co-op; Rival Rides does not.
- Rival Rides is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Spaceteam VR has no Deck rating yet.
Spaceteam VR vs Rival Rides — FAQ
- Should I play Spaceteam VR or Rival Rides first?
- If you want chronology, Spaceteam VR (2020) came out before Rival Rides (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 Spaceteam VR and Rival Rides similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Is Rival Rides free?
- Yes — Rival Rides is a free-to-play Steam title. Spaceteam VR is paid (12.99 USD).