Choose Virtual telescope
Choose Virtual telescope if you want an Indie and Education experience. Virtual telescope launched in 2018.
Virtual telescope vs Lunar Odyssey
Virtual telescope and Lunar Odyssey both land in Simulation, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Virtual telescope (2018) is 4 years older than Lunar Odyssey (2022). Lunar Odyssey scores higher on Steam reviews (54.5% positive) than Virtual telescope (50% 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 Lunar Odyssey
Choose Lunar Odyssey if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Lunar Odyssey launched in 2022.
Both Virtual telescope and Lunar Odyssey sit in Simulation and Early Access 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
 Virtual telescope |  Lunar Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Education, Early Access | Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (10 reviews) | 54.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Anton Shatalov | Fractal Blue Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Virtual telescope (2018) is 4 years older than Lunar Odyssey (2022).
- Lunar Odyssey scores higher on Steam reviews (54.5% positive) than Virtual telescope (50% positive).
- Lunar Odyssey is free; Virtual telescope is paid (4.99 USD).
Virtual telescope vs Lunar Odyssey — FAQ
- Should I play Virtual telescope or Lunar Odyssey first?
- If you want chronology, Virtual telescope (2018) came out before Lunar Odyssey (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 Virtual telescope and Lunar Odyssey similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Early Access 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 Lunar Odyssey free?
- Yes — Lunar Odyssey is a free-to-play Steam title. Virtual telescope is paid (4.99 USD).