Choose Vector Strain
Choose Vector Strain if you want the Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. Vector Strain launched in 2015.
Vector Strain vs AWA
Vector Strain and AWA both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Vector Strain (2015) is 1 year older than AWA (2016). AWA scores higher on Steam reviews (73.5% positive) than Vector Strain (62.5% 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 AWA
Choose AWA if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. AWA launched in 2016.
Both Vector Strain and AWA sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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 Strain |  AWA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.5% positive (16 reviews) | 73.5% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | OMNIDREAM CREATIONS | OMNIDREAM CREATIONS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Vector Strain (2015) is 1 year older than AWA (2016).
- AWA scores higher on Steam reviews (73.5% positive) than Vector Strain (62.5% positive).
- AWA is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Vector Strain (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Vector Strain vs AWA — FAQ
- Should I play Vector Strain or AWA first?
- If you want chronology, Vector Strain (2015) came out before AWA (2016). 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 Strain and AWA similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 AWA have multiplayer like Vector Strain?
- No. Vector Strain supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while AWA is listed as single-player only.