Project CARS vs Vector 36
Project CARS and Vector 36 both land in Simulation, 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 share Simulation, Racing on Steam. Project CARS (2015) is 2 years older than Vector 36 (2017). Vector 36 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Project CARS (74.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Project CARS |  Vector 36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation, Racing | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (3,968 reviews) | 81.6% positive (206 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Slightly Mad Studios | Red River Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- Project CARS (2015) is 2 years older than Vector 36 (2017).
- Vector 36 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Project CARS (74.1% positive).
- Project CARS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Vector 36 has no Deck rating yet.
Project CARS vs Vector 36 — FAQ
- Which is better, Project CARS or Vector 36?
- On Steam reviews Vector 36 scores higher (81.6% positive) than Project CARS (74.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Vector 36 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Project CARS or Vector 36 first?
- If you want chronology, Project CARS (2015) came out before Vector 36 (2017). 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 Project CARS and Vector 36 similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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.
- Does Project CARS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Project CARS is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Vector 36 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.