Choose Vector 36
Choose Vector 36 if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 27% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vector 36 launched in 2017.
Vector 36 vs inRun
Vector 36 and inRun 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 7 years older than inRun (2024). Vector 36 is currently ~27% cheaper on Steam than inRun (10.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 inRun
Choose inRun if you want a Massively Multiplayer and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. inRun launched in 2024.
Both Vector 36 and inRun sit in Indie, 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 |  inRun | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (206 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Red River Studio | Ivanovich Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- Vector 36 (2017) is 7 years older than inRun (2024).
- Vector 36 is currently ~27% cheaper on Steam than inRun (10.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- inRun is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Vector 36 has no Deck rating yet.
Vector 36 vs inRun — FAQ
- Should I play Vector 36 or inRun first?
- If you want chronology, Vector 36 (2017) came out before inRun (2024). 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 inRun 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.