Choose Vector 36
Choose Vector 36 if you want an Action and Indie game with VR Supported. On Steam, it's currently about 39% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vector 36 launched in 2017.
Vector 36 vs FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR
Vector 36 and FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR both land in 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 Simulation, Racing on Steam. Vector 36 (2017) is 9 years older than FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR (2026). FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% 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 FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR
Choose FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR if you want an Early Access game with VR Only. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.4% positive across 474 reviews.
Both Vector 36 and FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR sit in 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 |  FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Simulation, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (206 reviews) | 92.4% positive (474 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | Red River Studio | Mutar, Flat2VR Spark |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- Vector 36 (2017) is 9 years older than FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR (2026).
- FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than Vector 36 (81.6% positive).
- Vector 36 is currently ~39% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR (10.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Vector 36 has no Deck rating yet.
Vector 36 vs FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR — FAQ
- Which is better, Vector 36 or FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR?
- On Steam reviews FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR scores higher (92.4% positive) than Vector 36 (81.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR 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 FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR first?
- If you want chronology, Vector 36 (2017) came out before FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR (2026). 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 FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR similar?
- They overlap on 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.