Choose Syder Arcade
Choose Syder Arcade if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Syder Arcade launched in 2013.
Syder Arcade vs Vektor Z
Syder Arcade and Vektor Z 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. Syder Arcade (2013) is 9 years older than Vektor Z (2022). Vektor Z is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Syder Arcade (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Vektor Z
Choose Vektor Z if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vektor Z launched in 2022.
Both Syder Arcade and Vektor Z sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Syder Arcade |  Vektor Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (268 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio Evil | ZaxtorGameS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Syder Arcade (2013) is 9 years older than Vektor Z (2022).
- Vektor Z is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Syder Arcade (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Syder Arcade is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Vektor Z has no Deck rating yet.
Syder Arcade vs Vektor Z — FAQ
- Should I play Syder Arcade or Vektor Z first?
- If you want chronology, Syder Arcade (2013) came out before Vektor Z (2022). 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 Syder Arcade and Vektor Z 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 Syder Arcade run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Syder Arcade is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Vektor Z doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.