Choose SUM
Choose SUM if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Casual experience. SUM launched in 2018.
SUM vs Hobo Living VR
SUM and Hobo Living VR 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. SUM (2018) is 2 years older than Hobo Living VR (2020). SUM scores higher on Steam reviews (63.6% positive) than Hobo Living VR (16.7% 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 Hobo Living VR
Choose Hobo Living VR if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hobo Living VR launched in 2020.
Both SUM and Hobo Living VR 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
 SUM |  Hobo Living VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.6% positive (11 reviews) | 16.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | WeVery | BefuddleBug |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- SUM (2018) is 2 years older than Hobo Living VR (2020).
- SUM scores higher on Steam reviews (63.6% positive) than Hobo Living VR (16.7% positive).
- Hobo Living VR is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than SUM (9.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
SUM vs Hobo Living VR — FAQ
- Should I play SUM or Hobo Living VR first?
- If you want chronology, SUM (2018) came out before Hobo Living VR (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 SUM and Hobo Living VR 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.