Choose Vanquish
Choose Vanquish if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3,926 Steam reviews back the pick.
Vanquish vs Gearbits
Vanquish and Gearbits both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Vanquish (2017) is 6 years older than Gearbits (2023). Gearbits scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Vanquish (89.9% 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 Gearbits
Choose Gearbits if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.4% positive across 384 reviews.
Both Vanquish and Gearbits sit in Action 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
 Vanquish |  Gearbits | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.9% positive (3,926 reviews) | 96.4% positive (384 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PlatinumGames, Little Stone Software | Quackpond Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Vanquish (2017) is 6 years older than Gearbits (2023).
- Gearbits scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Vanquish (89.9% positive).
- Vanquish is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Gearbits (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Vanquish vs Gearbits — FAQ
- Which is better, Vanquish or Gearbits?
- On Steam reviews Gearbits scores higher (96.4% positive) than Vanquish (89.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Gearbits is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Vanquish or Gearbits first?
- If you want chronology, Vanquish (2017) came out before Gearbits (2023). 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 Vanquish and Gearbits similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Do Vanquish and Gearbits both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.