Choose Vector Assault
Choose Vector Assault if you want a Casual experience. Vector Assault launched in 2015.
Vector Assault vs Asteroids... But Roguelite
Vector Assault and Asteroids... But Roguelite 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 Assault (2015) is 5 years older than Asteroids... But Roguelite (2020). Asteroids... But Roguelite scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% 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 Asteroids... But Roguelite
Choose Asteroids... But Roguelite if it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Asteroids... But Roguelite launched in 2020.
Both Vector Assault and Asteroids... But Roguelite sit in Action and Indie 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 |  Asteroids... But Roguelite | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (10 reviews) | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | WizByte Games | Ghost Goats Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Vector Assault (2015) is 5 years older than Asteroids... But Roguelite (2020).
- Asteroids... But Roguelite scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Vector Assault (60% positive).
- Asteroids... But Roguelite is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Vector Assault (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Vector Assault vs Asteroids... But Roguelite — FAQ
- Should I play Vector Assault or Asteroids... But Roguelite first?
- If you want chronology, Vector Assault (2015) came out before Asteroids... But Roguelite (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 Assault and Asteroids... But Roguelite 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.