Choose Vector Assault
Choose Vector Assault if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Vector Assault launched in 2015.
Vector Assault vs Space Smash
Vector Assault and Space Smash both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Vector Assault (2015) is 4 years older than Space Smash (2019). Space Smash scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Vector Assault (60% 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 Space Smash
Choose Space Smash if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Smash launched in 2019.
Both Vector Assault and Space Smash sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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 Assault |  Space Smash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (10 reviews) | 92.9% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | WizByte Games | Rising Moon Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Vector Assault (2015) is 4 years older than Space Smash (2019).
- Space Smash scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Vector Assault (60% positive).
- Space Smash is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Vector Assault (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Vector Assault vs Space Smash — FAQ
- Should I play Vector Assault or Space Smash first?
- If you want chronology, Vector Assault (2015) came out before Space Smash (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 Assault and Space Smash similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.