Choose Vector 36
Choose Vector 36 if you want an Action, Indie, and Racing game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. Vector 36 launched in 2017.
Vector 36 vs Red Rover
Vector 36 and Red Rover both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Vector 36 (2017) is 1 year older than Red Rover (2018). Vector 36 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Red Rover (71.4% 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 Red Rover
Choose Red Rover if it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. Red Rover launched in 2018.
Both Vector 36 and Red Rover sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, 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 |  Red Rover | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (206 reviews) | 71.4% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red River Studio | Alan Chan |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Vector 36 (2017) is 1 year older than Red Rover (2018).
- Vector 36 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Red Rover (71.4% positive).
- Red Rover is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Vector 36 (1.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
Vector 36 vs Red Rover — FAQ
- Should I play Vector 36 or Red Rover first?
- If you want chronology, Vector 36 (2017) came out before Red Rover (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 Red Rover similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Red Rover have multiplayer like Vector 36?
- No. Vector 36 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Red Rover is listed as single-player only.