Choose Vector Thrust
Choose Vector Thrust if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vector Thrust launched in 2015.
Vector Thrust vs ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
Vector Thrust and ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN both land in Action, Simulation 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 Action, Simulation on Steam. Vector Thrust (2015) is 4 years older than ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN (2019). ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN scores higher on Steam reviews (89% positive) than Vector Thrust (46.6% 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 ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
Choose ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89% positive across 22,155 reviews.
Both Vector Thrust and ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN sit in Action and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 Vector Thrust |  ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46.6% positive (365 reviews) | 89% positive (22,155 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | TimeSymmetry | Bandai Namco Studios Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation on Steam.
- Vector Thrust (2015) is 4 years older than ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN (2019).
- ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN scores higher on Steam reviews (89% positive) than Vector Thrust (46.6% positive).
- Vector Thrust is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN (24.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Vector Thrust is Deck Unsupported, ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN is Deck Verified.
Vector Thrust vs ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN — FAQ
- Which is better, Vector Thrust or ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN?
- On Steam reviews ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN scores higher (89% positive) than Vector Thrust (46.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Vector Thrust or ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN first?
- If you want chronology, Vector Thrust (2015) came out before ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN (2019). 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 Vector Thrust and ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN similar?
- They overlap on Action, Simulation 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.