Choose Vector 36
Choose Vector 36 if you want a Simulation game with Tracked Controller Support. Vector 36 launched in 2017.
Vector 36 vs GRIP: Combat Racing
Vector 36 and GRIP: Combat Racing both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Racing on Steam. Vector 36 (2017) is 1 year older than GRIP: Combat Racing (2018). GRIP: Combat Racing scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% 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 GRIP: Combat Racing
Choose GRIP: Combat Racing if you want the Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.2% positive across 2,233 reviews.
Both Vector 36 and GRIP: Combat Racing sit in Action, Indie, 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 |  GRIP: Combat Racing | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (206 reviews) | 87.2% positive (2,233 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | Red River Studio | Caged Element Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Vector 36 (2017) is 1 year older than GRIP: Combat Racing (2018).
- GRIP: Combat Racing scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Vector 36 (81.6% positive).
- Vector 36 is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than GRIP: Combat Racing (24.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- GRIP: Combat Racing is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Vector 36 has no Deck rating yet.
Vector 36 vs GRIP: Combat Racing — FAQ
- Which is better, Vector 36 or GRIP: Combat Racing?
- On Steam reviews GRIP: Combat Racing scores higher (87.2% positive) than Vector 36 (81.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, GRIP: Combat Racing 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 GRIP: Combat Racing first?
- If you want chronology, Vector 36 (2017) came out before GRIP: Combat Racing (2018). 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 GRIP: Combat Racing similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.