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Infinity Runner vs Vector 36

Infinity Runner and Vector 36 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. Infinity Runner (2014) is 3 years older than Vector 36 (2017). Vector 36 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Infinity Runner (70.7% 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 Infinity Runner

Choose Infinity Runner if it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Infinity Runner launched in 2014.

Choose Vector 36

Choose Vector 36 if you want a Simulation and Racing game with Online PvP, PvP, and Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it's the newer release (2017) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Vector 36 launched in 2017.

Both Infinity Runner and Vector 36 sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and VR Supported, 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

Infinity Runner vs Vector 36 — Steam metadata comparison
Infinity Runner — Steam game coverInfinity RunnerVector 36 — Steam game coverVector 36
Released20142017
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie, Simulation, Racing
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price1.39 USD10.99 USD
Steam reviews70.7% positive (58 reviews)81.6% positive (206 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
DevelopersWales InteractiveRed River Studio

Side by side

Infinity Runner vs Vector 36 — FAQ

Should I play Infinity Runner or Vector 36 first?
If you want chronology, Infinity Runner (2014) 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 Infinity Runner and Vector 36 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 Infinity Runner run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Infinity Runner is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Vector 36 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Infinity Runner vs Vector 36 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run