Choose Vector 36
Choose Vector 36 if you want a Racing experience. On Steam, it's currently about 27% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vector 36 launched in 2017.
Vector 36 vs Modbox
Vector 36 and Modbox 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. Modbox (2016) is 1 year older than Vector 36 (2017). Modbox scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% 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 Modbox
Choose Modbox if you want an Adventure, Casual, and Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.5% positive across 173 reviews.
Both Vector 36 and Modbox sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation 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 |  Modbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (206 reviews) | 85.5% positive (173 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Red River Studio | Alientrap |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Modbox (2016) is 1 year older than Vector 36 (2017).
- Modbox scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Vector 36 (81.6% positive).
- Vector 36 is currently ~27% cheaper on Steam than Modbox (10.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Modbox has co-op; Vector 36 does not.
Vector 36 vs Modbox — FAQ
- Which is better, Vector 36 or Modbox?
- On Steam reviews Modbox scores higher (85.5% positive) than Vector 36 (81.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Modbox 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 Modbox first?
- If you want chronology, Modbox (2016) came out before Vector 36 (2017). 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 Modbox 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.