Choose Synthesis Universe -Episode 00-
Choose Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- launched in 2019.
Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- vs Velocity Vector
Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- and Velocity Vector both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (2019) is 2 years older than Velocity Vector (2021). Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- scores higher on Steam reviews (86.2% positive) than Velocity Vector (45.5% 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 Velocity Vector
Choose Velocity Vector if you want an Action and Racing experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Velocity Vector launched in 2021.
Both Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- and Velocity Vector sit in Indie 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
 Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- |  Velocity Vector | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.2% positive (29 reviews) | 45.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | OlivierJT | Alpha Lyrae |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (2019) is 2 years older than Velocity Vector (2021).
- Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- scores higher on Steam reviews (86.2% positive) than Velocity Vector (45.5% positive).
- Velocity Vector is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- vs Velocity Vector — FAQ
- Should I play Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- or Velocity Vector first?
- If you want chronology, Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (2019) came out before Velocity Vector (2021). 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 Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- and Velocity Vector similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.