Choose Vector 36
Choose Vector 36 if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP side of the pairing. Vector 36 launched in 2017.
Vector 36 vs Earth Mars VR
Vector 36 and Earth Mars VR both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Vector 36 (2017) is 6 years older than Earth Mars VR (2023). Earth Mars VR is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Vector 36 (1.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Earth Mars VR
Choose Earth Mars VR if you want a Sports, Adventure, and Casual game with VR Only. On Steam, it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Earth Mars VR launched in 2023.
Both Vector 36 and Earth Mars VR sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support, 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 |  Earth Mars VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (206 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red River Studio | Srio VR Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Vector 36 (2017) is 6 years older than Earth Mars VR (2023).
- Earth Mars VR is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Vector 36 (1.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
Vector 36 vs Earth Mars VR — FAQ
- Should I play Vector 36 or Earth Mars VR first?
- If you want chronology, Vector 36 (2017) came out before Earth Mars VR (2023). 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 Earth Mars VR similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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 Earth Mars VR have multiplayer like Vector 36?
- No. Vector 36 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Earth Mars VR is listed as single-player only.