Choose Vector Thrust
Choose Vector Thrust if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. Vector Thrust launched in 2015.
Vector Thrust vs Project Wingman
Vector Thrust and Project Wingman both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Vector Thrust (2015) is 5 years older than Project Wingman (2020). Project Wingman scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% 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 Project Wingman
Choose Project Wingman if you want the VR Supported side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.1% positive across 11,807 reviews.
Both Vector Thrust and Project Wingman sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation on Steam, 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 |  Project Wingman | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46.6% positive (365 reviews) | 95.1% positive (11,807 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | TimeSymmetry | Sector D2 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Vector Thrust (2015) is 5 years older than Project Wingman (2020).
- Project Wingman scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Vector Thrust (46.6% positive).
- Project Wingman is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Vector Thrust (24.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Vector Thrust is Deck Unsupported, Project Wingman is Deck Playable.
Vector Thrust vs Project Wingman — FAQ
- Which is better, Vector Thrust or Project Wingman?
- On Steam reviews Project Wingman scores higher (95.1% positive) than Vector Thrust (46.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Project Wingman 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 Project Wingman first?
- If you want chronology, Vector Thrust (2015) came out before Project Wingman (2020). 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 Project Wingman similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does Project Wingman have multiplayer like Vector Thrust?
- No. Vector Thrust supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Project Wingman is listed as single-player only.