Choose Vector 36
Choose Vector 36 if you want a Simulation game with Tracked Controller Support. Vector 36 launched in 2017.
Vector 36 vs BallisticNG
Vector 36 and BallisticNG 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 BallisticNG (2018). BallisticNG scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% 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 BallisticNG
Choose BallisticNG if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and LAN PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.6% positive across 1,916 reviews.
Both Vector 36 and BallisticNG 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 |  BallisticNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (206 reviews) | 95.6% positive (1,916 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Red River Studio | Neognosis |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Vector 36 (2017) is 1 year older than BallisticNG (2018).
- BallisticNG scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Vector 36 (81.6% positive).
- BallisticNG is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Vector 36 (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- BallisticNG is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Vector 36 has no Deck rating yet.
Vector 36 vs BallisticNG — FAQ
- Which is better, Vector 36 or BallisticNG?
- On Steam reviews BallisticNG scores higher (95.6% positive) than Vector 36 (81.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, BallisticNG 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 BallisticNG first?
- If you want chronology, Vector 36 (2017) came out before BallisticNG (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 BallisticNG 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.