Choose Ashes of the Ark
Choose Ashes of the Ark if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Ashes of the Ark launched in 2018.
Ashes of the Ark vs RollerCoaster VR Universe
Ashes of the Ark and RollerCoaster VR Universe both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Ashes of the Ark (2018) is 2 years older than RollerCoaster VR Universe (2020). Ashes of the Ark is free; RollerCoaster VR Universe is paid (2.99 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 RollerCoaster VR Universe
Choose RollerCoaster VR Universe if it matches what drew you to this matchup. RollerCoaster VR Universe launched in 2020.
Both Ashes of the Ark and RollerCoaster VR Universe sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Ashes of the Ark |  RollerCoaster VR Universe | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 67.8% positive (87 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SuperSecret | damian3k |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Ashes of the Ark (2018) is 2 years older than RollerCoaster VR Universe (2020).
- Ashes of the Ark is free; RollerCoaster VR Universe is paid (2.99 USD).
Ashes of the Ark vs RollerCoaster VR Universe — FAQ
- Should I play Ashes of the Ark or RollerCoaster VR Universe first?
- If you want chronology, Ashes of the Ark (2018) came out before RollerCoaster VR Universe (2020). 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 Ashes of the Ark and RollerCoaster VR Universe similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Ashes of the Ark free?
- Yes — Ashes of the Ark is a free-to-play Steam title. RollerCoaster VR Universe is paid (2.99 USD).