Vector 36 vs Balloonatics
Vector 36 and Balloonatics 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. Vector 36 (2017) is 6 years older than Balloonatics (2023). Balloonatics scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Vector 36 |  Balloonatics | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (206 reviews) | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Red River Studio | BitCutter Studios Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Vector 36 (2017) is 6 years older than Balloonatics (2023).
- Balloonatics scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Vector 36 (81.6% positive).
- Balloonatics is currently ~9% cheaper on Steam than Vector 36 (9.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
Vector 36 vs Balloonatics — FAQ
- Should I play Vector 36 or Balloonatics first?
- If you want chronology, Vector 36 (2017) came out before Balloonatics (2023). 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 Balloonatics 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.