Choose Vector 36
Choose Vector 36 if you want an Action and Simulation game with Tracked Controller Support. Vector 36 launched in 2017.
Vector 36 vs MiniTracks
Vector 36 and MiniTracks both land in 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 Indie, Racing on Steam. Vector 36 (2017) is 3 years older than MiniTracks (2020). Vector 36 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than MiniTracks (63.2% 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 MiniTracks
Choose MiniTracks if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. MiniTracks launched in 2020.
Both Vector 36 and MiniTracks sit in 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 |  MiniTracks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (206 reviews) | 63.2% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | Red River Studio | RIQPLAY |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Vector 36 (2017) is 3 years older than MiniTracks (2020).
- Vector 36 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than MiniTracks (63.2% positive).
- MiniTracks is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Vector 36 (4.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
Vector 36 vs MiniTracks — FAQ
- Should I play Vector 36 or MiniTracks first?
- If you want chronology, Vector 36 (2017) came out before MiniTracks (2020). 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 MiniTracks similar?
- They overlap on 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.