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Vector 36 vs Critical Gravity

Vector 36 and Critical Gravity 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 2 years older than Critical Gravity (2019). Critical Gravity is currently ~9% cheaper on Steam than Vector 36 (9.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Vector 36 vs Critical Gravity — Steam metadata comparison
Vector 36 — Steam game coverVector 36Critical Gravity — Steam game coverCritical Gravity
Released20172019
GenresAction, Indie, Simulation, RacingAction, Sports, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price10.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews81.6% positive (206 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
DevelopersRed River StudioMOGA Creative

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Vector 36 vs Critical Gravity — FAQ

Should I play Vector 36 or Critical Gravity first?
If you want chronology, Vector 36 (2017) came out before Critical Gravity (2019). 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 Critical Gravity 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.