Rank 01Games like Vector 36
- 28 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Vector 36 also play
The closest matches to Vector 36: Redout 2, BallisticNG, GRIP: Combat Racing, Project CARS, and Exo Rally Championship. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same hypnotic mood as Vector 36.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 20)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
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Also Combat Racing and Automobile Sim, like Vector 36.
- $29.99 (Price checked Oct 20)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
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Project CARS
Why this: Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Vector 36.
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Exo Rally Championship
Why this: Also Space Sim and Automobile Sim, like Vector 36.
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- Released: 2017
- Developer: Red River Studio
- Price: $24.99checked Oct 17
- 82% of 206 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Adrenaline rush of skimming mars canyons at 1000 kph
- Deep skimmer customization rewards experimentation
- One of the best vr racing experiences available
- Atmospheric
- Hypnotic
- Immersive
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Vector 36
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Pacer
Why this: Also Combat Racing and Automobile Sim, like Vector 36.
STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer
Why this: Same intense mood as Vector 36.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Vector 36 at current Steam store prices.
Radial-G : Racing Revolved
Why this: Same hypnotic mood as Vector 36.
iRacing
Why this: Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Vector 36.
BlazeRush
Why this: Also Combat Racing and Driving, like Vector 36.
FlatOut
Why this: Also Combat Racing and Automobile Sim, like Vector 36.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Vector 36, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Screw Drivers
Why this: Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Vector 36.
Faaast Penguin
Why this: Same intense mood as Vector 36.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Redout 2
Why this: Also Combat Racing and Space Sim, like Vector 36.
BallisticNG
Why this: Same hypnotic mood as Vector 36.
Wreckfest
Why this: Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Vector 36.
About Vector 36
The closest matches to Vector 36: Redout 2, BallisticNG, GRIP: Combat Racing, Project CARS, and Exo Rally Championship. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Vector 36 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Redout 2, BallisticNG and GRIP: Combat Racing — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, hypnotic and immersive, and single out its bias controls and component placement. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Vector 36: Race across the terraformed surface of Mars in your Skimmer, a completely customizable hover racing vehicle. Piloting skill and engineering make the difference between winning and losing in Vector 36, a Physics-Based Racer. Available with and without VR or HOTAS.
Is Vector 36 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 82% of 206 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Oct 17).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 1.6 h played before their negative review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Adrenaline rush of skimming mars canyons at 1000 kph
- Deep skimmer customization rewards experimentation
- One of the best vr racing experiences available
- Physics feel incredibly realistic
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Vector 36 because it takes 36 minutes to realize you should return it for a refund. The vehicle you get to start with is slow. It handles like some bricks tied onto a kite. You get $3000 or so for finishing the tutorials. You need many…”
“this game has potential. It is cool. But the fact that I can't change vr controls is ridiculous. Especially when I'm trying to go forward and my arthritis kicks in. Until I have the option to allow throttle on buttons, I can't recommend…”
People who play it also play: Redout 2, BallisticNG, GRIP: Combat Racing
Frequently asked about Vector 36
Can I run it?
How much does Vector 36 cost?
Vector 36 is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Vector 36 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Vector 36 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Vector 36?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Vector 36 are Redout 2, BallisticNG, GRIP: Combat Racing.
Who developed Vector 36?
Vector 36 was developed by Red River Studio.