Choose Vector 36
Choose Vector 36 if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. Vector 36 launched in 2017.
Vector 36 vs Fast or Dead
Vector 36 and Fast or Dead both land in Action, 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 Action, Simulation, Racing on Steam. Vector 36 (2017) is 5 years older than Fast or Dead (2022). Fast or Dead is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than Vector 36 (6.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD). 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 Fast or Dead
Choose Fast or Dead if it's currently about 36% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fast or Dead launched in 2022.
Both Vector 36 and Fast or Dead sit in Action, 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 |  Fast or Dead | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Action, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (206 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red River Studio | Evvacon |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- Vector 36 (2017) is 5 years older than Fast or Dead (2022).
- Fast or Dead is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than Vector 36 (6.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
Vector 36 vs Fast or Dead — FAQ
- Should I play Vector 36 or Fast or Dead first?
- If you want chronology, Vector 36 (2017) came out before Fast or Dead (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 Fast or Dead similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Fast or Dead have multiplayer like Vector 36?
- No. Vector 36 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Fast or Dead is listed as single-player only.