Choose Vector 36
Choose Vector 36 if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Supported. Vector 36 launched in 2017.
Vector 36 vs Redout 2
Vector 36 and Redout 2 both land in Action, 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 Action, Racing on Steam. Vector 36 (2017) is 5 years older than Redout 2 (2022). Redout 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than Vector 36 (81.6% 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 Redout 2
Choose Redout 2 if you want a Sports experience. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Redout 2 launched in 2022.
Both Vector 36 and Redout 2 sit in Action and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (81.6% vs 82.8% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Vector 36 |  Redout 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Action, Sports, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (206 reviews) | 82.8% positive (916 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | Red River Studio | 34BigThings srl |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Racing on Steam.
- Vector 36 (2017) is 5 years older than Redout 2 (2022).
- Redout 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than Vector 36 (81.6% positive).
- Redout 2 is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Vector 36 (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Redout 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Vector 36 has no Deck rating yet.
Vector 36 vs Redout 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Vector 36 or Redout 2?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Vector 36 sits at 81.6% positive (206 reviews), Redout 2 at 82.8% (916). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Vector 36 or Redout 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Vector 36 (2017) came out before Redout 2 (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 Redout 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.