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24 games like VRChat (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with VRChat on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

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The short version

Closest match: Rec Room, which both open world, horror and relaxing.
VRChat is tagged VR, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Anime, Memes, Funny, Massively Multiplayer, First-Person by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
12 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value VRChat

The five things Steam players tag VRChat with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

VR
Free to Play
Multiplayer
Anime
Memes

VRChat at a glance
Reception	Mostly Positive on Steam (75% of 268,090)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	Free

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

1
Rec Room
Why it matched: both open world, horror and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, VR and Funny; released around the same time (2021).
Rec Room is the best place to build and play games together. Party up with friends from all around the world to chat, hang out, explore MILLIONS of player-created rooms, or build something new and amazing to share with us all.
Rec Room at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Rec Room
Player sentiment 90% positive of 83,441 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 83,441)
Matches VRChat on: 3 of 5 — VR, Free to Play, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, VR, Multiplayer, Funny, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:Free to PlayVRFunnyFirst-PersonMassively MultiplayerCasualSandboxSimulation
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2
Anarchy Arcade
Why it matched: both open world, survival and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Sandbox and Simulation; released around the same time (2014).
Turn your entire digital life into a game. AArcade is a 3D desktop that launches shortcuts to absolutely anything you like. Join the anarchy of the persistent online metaverse, or remain in your own private reality. Casual in-game building features, plus hundreds of thousands of addons.
Anarchy Arcade at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Elijah Newman-Gomez
Player sentiment 68% positive of 2,197 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: Mixed (68% of 2,197)
Matches VRChat on: 3 of 5 — VR, Free to Play, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Sandbox, Indie, Multiplayer, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:Free to PlaySandboxSimulationCasualEarly AccessVRFunnyFirst-Person
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3
Only If
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, First-Person and Comedy; released around the same time (2014).
Only If is a surreal first person adventure-puzzle game. It takes idiom into reality.
Only If at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Creability
Player sentiment 62% positive of 5,953 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.2/10 · Steam: Mixed (62% of 5,953)
Matches VRChat on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Adventure, First-Person, Horror, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:Free to PlayFirst-PersonComedySimulationCasualFunny
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4
The Lab
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, VR and First-Person; released around the same time (2016).
Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!
The Lab at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Valve
Player sentiment 95% positive of 6,671 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 6,671)
Matches VRChat on: 4 of 5 — VR, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Memes
Why players like it: Free to Play, VR, Singleplayer, Action, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:Free to PlayVRFirst-PersonFunnySandboxCasualMemesSimulation
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5
DayZ
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Sandbox and Survival Horror; released around the same time (2018).
How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.
DayZ at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Bohemia Interactive
Player sentiment 78% positive of 468,392 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 468,392)
Matches VRChat on: 1 of 5 — Multiplayer
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Online Co-Op, Zombies, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with VRChat:Massively MultiplayerSandboxSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonSimulation
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6
Professional Fishing
Why it matched: both open world, horror, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2018).
Are you falling asleep with a rod? Never again! Professional Fishing will never let you fall asleep! Play an amazing fishing simulator and feel like a real angler! Create your own fishing club and compete with others!
Professional Fishing at a glance
Released 2018 Studio MasterCode
Player sentiment 76% positive of 4,260 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 4,260)
Matches VRChat on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Fishing, Free to Play, Simulation, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:Free to PlaySimulationMassively MultiplayerCasualFirst-Person
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7
KUBOOM
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, First-Person and Casual; released around the same time (2016).
Cross-platform hurricane online 3D Shooter
KUBOOM at a glance
Released 2016 Studio nobodyshot
Player sentiment 64% positive of 4,563 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: Mixed (64% of 4,563)
Matches VRChat on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Memes
Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, Multiplayer, FPS, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:Free to PlayFirst-PersonCasualMassively MultiplayerFunnyMemes
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8
The Forest
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Survival Horror, First-Person and Sandbox; released around the same time (2018).
As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.
The Forest at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Endnight Games
Player sentiment 96% positive of 680,814 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 680,814)
Matches VRChat on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Open World, Horror, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with VRChat:Survival HorrorFirst-PersonSandboxSimulationEarly Access
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9
Russian Fishing 4
Why it matched: both open world, survival, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and First-Person; released around the same time (2021).
Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.
Russian Fishing 4 at a glance
Released 2021 Studio FishSoft LLC
Player sentiment 61% positive of 90,224 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: Mixed (61% of 90,224)
Matches VRChat on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Fishing, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Simulation, Nature — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:Free to PlaySimulationFirst-PersonMassively MultiplayerCasual
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10
Chinese Parents
Why it matched: both survival, horror and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Memes, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2018).
In this casual sim set in China, you step into the shoes of an average kid from birth towards the end of your high school. Study hard, have fun, make friends and face your ultimate challenge, the “Gaokao”. What will your life be after that? And when you have a child, will you be a Tiger Parent?
Chinese Parents at a glance
Released 2018 Studio 墨鱼玩游戏
Player sentiment 91% positive of 27,000 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 27,000)
Matches VRChat on: 2 of 5 — Anime, Memes
Why players like it: Life Sim, Psychological Horror, Memes, Simulation, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:MemesSimulationCasualDating SimAnimeFunnySurvival Horror
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11
City Car Driving
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Survival Horror and VR; released around the same time (2016).
City Car Driving – realistic car driving simulator, which will help you master the basic skills of the car driving in various traffic conditions, with plunging into the environment most closely resembling the real one.
City Car Driving at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Forward Development, Ltd.
Player sentiment 83% positive of 36,073 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 36,073)
Matches VRChat on: 2 of 5 — VR, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Driving, Automobile Sim, Open World, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:SimulationSurvival HorrorVRFirst-PersonCasual
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12
Who's Your Daddy?!
Why it matched: both open world, survival and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Funny, First-Person and Comedy; released around the same time (2016).
Who's Your Daddy is a casual multiplayer game featuring a clueless father attempting to prevent his infant son from certain death. Play with up to 7 of your friends, and test your parenting skills in a competitive setup with wacky physics and over 67 potentially ominous household items.
Who's Your Daddy?! at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Evil Tortilla Games
Player sentiment 80% positive of 31,936 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 31,936)
Matches VRChat on: 1 of 5 — Multiplayer
Why players like it: Funny, Multiplayer, First-Person, Comedy, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:FunnyFirst-PersonComedySimulationCasualEarly AccessSandbox
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13
Sons Of The Forest
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Survival Horror, First-Person and Sandbox.
Sent to find a missing billionaire on a remote island, you find yourself in a cannibal-infested hellscape. Craft, build, and struggle to survive, alone or with friends, in this terrifying new open-world survival horror simulator.
Sons Of The Forest at a glance
Released 2024 Studio Endnight Games Ltd
Player sentiment 88% positive of 318,107 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 318,107)
Matches VRChat on: 1 of 5 — Multiplayer
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Co-op, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:Survival HorrorFirst-PersonSandboxSimulationEarly Access
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14
BLOCKADE
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and First-Person; released around the same time (2019).
BLOCKADE Classic! First Person Shooter in an editable procedural cubic world. A large arsenal of weapons, 4 teams at the same time and up to 32 players on one map. A large number of game modes!
BLOCKADE at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Novalink
Player sentiment 75% positive of 11,533 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 11,533)
Matches VRChat on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerFirst-PersonEarly AccessCasual
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15
Dead Frontier 2
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Survival Horror and MMORPG; released around the same time (2019).
Survival horror MMO. As one of the few survivors of the outbreak, you must scratch a living out of the decaying ruins of society. Scavenge for supplies, improve your skills, and trade with other players. All the while, keeping your eyes peeled for the infected lurking around every corner.
Dead Frontier 2 at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Creaky Corpse Ltd
Player sentiment 70% positive of 28,382 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (70% of 28,382)
Matches VRChat on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Zombies, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:Free to PlaySurvival HorrorMMORPGMassively MultiplayerSandbox
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16
Knight Online
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2016).
The Great Battle between Karus and El Morad has arrived to Steam! Pledge allegiance to one of the Nations and put your skills to the test in one of the best PvP system in the MMORPG universe!
Knight Online at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Noah System
Player sentiment 51% positive of 11,259 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (51% of 11,259)
Matches VRChat on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Anime
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Action, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerCasualAnime
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17
Fallout Shelter
Why it matched: both open world, survival, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2015).
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Fallout Shelter at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios
Player sentiment 88% positive of 82,585 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 82,585)
Matches VRChat on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Base-Building, Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, monetisation inside the game, lost progress or broken saves (details)
Shared with VRChat:Free to PlaySimulationCasualSandboxFunny
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18
Fishing Planet
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2017).
Fishing Planet® is a highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC. Free-to-Play and just a download away!
Fishing Planet at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Fishing Planet LLC
Player sentiment 87% positive of 77,158 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 77,158)
Matches VRChat on: 3 of 5 — VR, Free to Play, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Fishing, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:Free to PlaySimulationMassively MultiplayerFirst-PersonCasualVRMMORPG
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19
Green Hell
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including First-Person, Sandbox and Simulation; released around the same time (2019).
Plunge into the open-world survival simulation set in the extreme conditions of the uncharted Amazon jungle. Use real-life survival techniques to craft, hunt, fight, and gather resources, set a makeshift shelter, or raise a fortress. Survive alone or team up with your friends and challenge the jungle together.
Green Hell at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Creepy Jar
Player sentiment 85% positive of 101,599 Price $2.79
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 101,599)
Matches VRChat on: 1 of 5 — Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: $2.79 — $2.79 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:First-PersonSandboxSimulationSurvival Horror
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20
My Summer Car
Why it matched: both open world, survival and horror; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, First-Person and Funny.
My Summer Car is the ultimate car owning, building, fixing, tuning, maintenance AND permadeath life survival simulator. You start the game with hundreds of loose parts and assemble both car and engine.
My Summer Car at a glance
Released 2025 Studio Amistech Games
Player sentiment 95% positive of 117,158 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 117,158)
Matches VRChat on: 1 of 5 — Multiplayer
Why players like it: Automobile Sim, Simulation, Driving, Open World, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:SimulationFirst-PersonFunnySandboxEarly AccessComedy
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21
Hand Simulator
Why it matched: both open world, horror and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Funny and VR; released around the same time (2017).
There are many different levels where you can play with spinners, plunge into the subtleties of handling weapons, milk a cow, take part in a Mexican duel with your friends, have a good time fishing, play chess or simply chat in an anonymous club.
Hand Simulator at a glance
Released 2017 Studio HFM Games
Player sentiment 84% positive of 36,213 Price $1.49
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 36,213)
Matches VRChat on: 3 of 5 — VR, Multiplayer, Memes
Why players like it: Simulation, Funny, Multiplayer, VR, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: $1.49 — $1.49 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:SimulationFunnyVRFirst-PersonMemesComedy
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22
School of Dragons
Why it matched: both open world, survival and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and MMORPG; released around the same time (2014).
Fly fast, train hard, and learn well to become the Ultimate Dragon Trainer! Join Chief Hiccup and Toothless and embark on the thrilling adventures of DreamWorks Animation’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon’. Play with your friends and explore mysterious worlds in this action-packed learning experience!
School of Dragons at a glance
Released 2014 Studio JumpStart Games, Inc.
Player sentiment 62% positive of 5,502 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.6/10 · Steam: Mixed (62% of 5,502)
Matches VRChat on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Dragons, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerMMORPGSimulationFunnyFirst-Person
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23
Villagers and Heroes
Why it matched: both open world, survival and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and MMORPG; released around the same time (2014).
Step into a cozy fantasy MMORPG where adventure feels like home. Craft gear, farm, and build your village—then band together with a warm community to take on challenging boss raids, explore dangerous realms, and forge your legend.
Villagers and Heroes at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Mad Otter Games
Player sentiment 61% positive of 3,457 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.5/10 · Steam: Mixed (61% of 3,457)
Matches VRChat on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs VRChat: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerMMORPGSandboxFunnyCasual
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24
Just Survive
Why it matched: both open world, survival and horror; shares 5 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Survival Horror and Sandbox; released around the same time (2015).
Just Survive is a post-apocalyptic survival game that immerses you in a world where humanity is fighting to take back control from the zombie hordes.
Just Survive at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Daybreak Game Company
Player sentiment 59% positive of 76,763 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: Mixed (59% of 76,763)
Matches VRChat on: 1 of 5 — Multiplayer
Why players like it: Zombies, Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with VRChat:Massively MultiplayerSurvival HorrorSandboxEarly AccessSimulation
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Rec Room at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Rec Room
Player sentiment	90% positive of 83,441	Price	Not listed

Anarchy Arcade at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Elijah Newman-Gomez
Player sentiment	68% positive of 2,197	Price	Free

Only If at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Creability
Player sentiment	62% positive of 5,953	Price	Free

The Lab at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Valve
Player sentiment	95% positive of 6,671	Price	Free

DayZ at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Bohemia Interactive
Player sentiment	78% positive of 468,392	Price	$24.99

Professional Fishing at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	MasterCode
Player sentiment	76% positive of 4,260	Price	Free

KUBOOM at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	nobodyshot
Player sentiment	64% positive of 4,563	Price	Free

The Forest at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Endnight Games
Player sentiment	96% positive of 680,814	Price	$19.99

Russian Fishing 4 at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	FishSoft LLC
Player sentiment	61% positive of 90,224	Price	Free

Chinese Parents at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	墨鱼玩游戏
Player sentiment	91% positive of 27,000	Price	$9.99

City Car Driving at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Forward Development, Ltd.
Player sentiment	83% positive of 36,073	Price	$24.99

Who's Your Daddy?! at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Evil Tortilla Games
Player sentiment	80% positive of 31,936	Price	$9.99

Sons Of The Forest at a glance
Released	2024	Studio	Endnight Games Ltd
Player sentiment	88% positive of 318,107	Price	$29.99

BLOCKADE at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Novalink
Player sentiment	75% positive of 11,533	Price	Free

Dead Frontier 2 at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Creaky Corpse Ltd
Player sentiment	70% positive of 28,382	Price	Free

Knight Online at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Noah System
Player sentiment	51% positive of 11,259	Price	Free

Fallout Shelter at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Bethesda Game Studios
Player sentiment	88% positive of 82,585	Price	Free

Fishing Planet at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Fishing Planet LLC
Player sentiment	87% positive of 77,158	Price	Free

Green Hell at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Creepy Jar
Player sentiment	85% positive of 101,599	Price	$2.79

My Summer Car at a glance
Released	2025	Studio	Amistech Games
Player sentiment	95% positive of 117,158	Price	$14.99

Hand Simulator at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	HFM Games
Player sentiment	84% positive of 36,213	Price	$1.49

School of Dragons at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	JumpStart Games, Inc.
Player sentiment	62% positive of 5,502	Price	Not listed

Villagers and Heroes at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Mad Otter Games
Player sentiment	61% positive of 3,457	Price	Free

Just Survive at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Daybreak Game Company
Player sentiment	59% positive of 76,763	Price	Not listed

Common questions

What game is most like VRChat?

Rec Room, on the evidence we have. It both open world, horror and relaxing. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to VRChat" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with VRChat. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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