Choose Vector 36
Choose Vector 36 if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. Vector 36 launched in 2017.
Vector 36 vs Hypertrain
Vector 36 and Hypertrain 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 Hypertrain (2019). Vector 36 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Hypertrain (78.1% 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 Hypertrain
Choose Hypertrain if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Hypertrain launched in 2019.
Both Vector 36 and Hypertrain sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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 |  Hypertrain | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (206 reviews) | 78.1% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red River Studio | Funcraft Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Vector 36 (2017) is 2 years older than Hypertrain (2019).
- Vector 36 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Hypertrain (78.1% positive).
- Hypertrain is currently ~18% cheaper on Steam than Vector 36 (8.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
- Hypertrain is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Vector 36 has no Deck rating yet.
Vector 36 vs Hypertrain — FAQ
- Should I play Vector 36 or Hypertrain first?
- If you want chronology, Vector 36 (2017) came out before Hypertrain (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 Hypertrain 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.
- Does Hypertrain have multiplayer like Vector 36?
- No. Vector 36 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Hypertrain is listed as single-player only.