Choose Strike Vector
Choose Strike Vector if you want the Multi-player and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 1,057 Steam reviews back the pick.
Strike Vector vs DooM in the Dark
Strike Vector and DooM in the Dark both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Strike Vector (2014) is 5 years older than DooM in the Dark (2019). 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 DooM in the Dark
Choose DooM in the Dark if it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. DooM in the Dark launched in 2019.
Both Strike Vector and DooM in the Dark sit in Action and Indie 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
 Strike Vector |  DooM in the Dark | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.4% positive (1,057 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ragequit Corporation | VikTor |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Strike Vector (2014) is 5 years older than DooM in the Dark (2019).
Strike Vector vs DooM in the Dark — FAQ
- Should I play Strike Vector or DooM in the Dark first?
- If you want chronology, Strike Vector (2014) came out before DooM in the Dark (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 Strike Vector and DooM in the Dark similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does DooM in the Dark have multiplayer like Strike Vector?
- No. Strike Vector supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while DooM in the Dark is listed as single-player only.