Choose Vecter
Choose Vecter if you want an Action, Indie, and Simulation game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 1,815 Steam reviews back the pick.
Vecter vs Linerunner
Vecter and Linerunner both land in Racing 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 Racing games on Steam. Vecter (2020) is 6 years older than Linerunner (2026). Linerunner scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Vecter (94.6% 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 Linerunner
Choose Linerunner if you want the DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Linerunner launched in 2026.
Both Vecter and Linerunner sit in Racing on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, Color Alternatives, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Vecter |  Linerunner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play, Casual, Racing | Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 6.29 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (1,815 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Taranasus | Fungal Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Vecter (2020) is 6 years older than Linerunner (2026).
- Linerunner scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Vecter (94.6% positive).
- Vecter is free; Linerunner is paid (6.29 USD).
- Vecter is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Linerunner has no Deck rating yet.
Vecter vs Linerunner — FAQ
- Should I play Vecter or Linerunner first?
- If you want chronology, Vecter (2020) came out before Linerunner (2026). 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 Vecter and Linerunner similar?
- They overlap on Racing 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 Vecter free?
- Yes — Vecter is a free-to-play Steam title. Linerunner is paid (6.29 USD).
- Does Vecter run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Vecter is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Linerunner doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.