Choose Vanquish
Choose Vanquish if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3,926 Steam reviews back the pick.
Vanquish vs Kijutsu Rider
Vanquish and Kijutsu Rider 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 9 years older than Kijutsu Rider (2026). Vanquish scores higher on Steam reviews (89.9% positive) than Kijutsu Rider (50% 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 Kijutsu Rider
Choose Kijutsu Rider if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Kijutsu Rider launched in 2026.
Both Vanquish and Kijutsu Rider 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 |  Kijutsu Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.9% positive (3,926 reviews) | 50% positive (82 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PlatinumGames, Little Stone Software | OmegaMechAnimations |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Vanquish (2017) is 9 years older than Kijutsu Rider (2026).
- Vanquish scores higher on Steam reviews (89.9% positive) than Kijutsu Rider (50% positive).
- Vanquish is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Kijutsu Rider (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Vanquish is Deck Verified, Kijutsu Rider is Deck Playable.
Vanquish vs Kijutsu Rider — FAQ
- Should I play Vanquish or Kijutsu Rider first?
- If you want chronology, Vanquish (2017) came out before Kijutsu Rider (2026). 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 Kijutsu Rider 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.