Choose Vector 36
Choose Vector 36 if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 45% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vector 36 launched in 2017.
Vector 36 vs Touring Karts
Vector 36 and Touring Karts both land in Simulation, Racing 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 Simulation, Racing on Steam. Vector 36 (2017) is 2 years older than Touring Karts (2019). Vector 36 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Touring Karts (74.6% 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 Touring Karts
Choose Touring Karts if you want a Sports experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Touring Karts launched in 2019.
Both Vector 36 and Touring Karts sit in Simulation and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP, 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 36 |  Touring Karts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Sports, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (206 reviews) | 74.6% positive (71 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Red River Studio | Ivanovich Games |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- Vector 36 (2017) is 2 years older than Touring Karts (2019).
- Vector 36 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Touring Karts (74.6% positive).
- Vector 36 is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than Touring Karts (10.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Touring Karts is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Vector 36 has no Deck rating yet.
Vector 36 vs Touring Karts — FAQ
- Should I play Vector 36 or Touring Karts first?
- If you want chronology, Vector 36 (2017) came out before Touring Karts (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 Vector 36 and Touring Karts similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Racing 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.