Choose Vector 36
Choose Vector 36 if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 81.6% positive across 206 reviews.
Vector 36 vs Best Forklift Operator
Vector 36 and Best Forklift Operator both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Simulation, Racing on Steam. Vector 36 (2017) is 5 years older than Best Forklift Operator (2022). Vector 36 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Best Forklift Operator (75.3% 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 Best Forklift Operator
Choose Best Forklift Operator if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Best Forklift Operator launched in 2022.
Both Vector 36 and Best Forklift Operator sit in Indie, Simulation, and Racing on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support 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
 Vector 36 |  Best Forklift Operator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (206 reviews) | 75.3% positive (170 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red River Studio | Simmersiv |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- Vector 36 (2017) is 5 years older than Best Forklift Operator (2022).
- Vector 36 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Best Forklift Operator (75.3% positive).
- Vector 36 is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than Best Forklift Operator (10.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Vector 36 vs Best Forklift Operator — FAQ
- Which is better, Vector 36 or Best Forklift Operator?
- On Steam reviews Vector 36 scores higher (81.6% positive) than Best Forklift Operator (75.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Vector 36 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Vector 36 or Best Forklift Operator first?
- If you want chronology, Vector 36 (2017) came out before Best Forklift Operator (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 Vector 36 and Best Forklift Operator similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Does Best Forklift Operator have multiplayer like Vector 36?
- No. Vector 36 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Best Forklift Operator is listed as single-player only.