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Null Vector vs Red Zirion

Null Vector and Red Zirion 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. Null Vector (2018) is 2 years older than Red Zirion (2020). Red Zirion is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Null Vector (1.49 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 Null Vector

Choose Null Vector if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Null Vector launched in 2018.

Choose Red Zirion

Choose Red Zirion if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Red Zirion launched in 2020.

Both Null Vector and Red Zirion sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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

Null Vector vs Red Zirion — Steam metadata comparison
Null Vector — Steam game coverNull VectorRed Zirion — Steam game coverRed Zirion
Released20182020
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD1.49 USD
Steam reviews95% positive (20 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersOptical OverrideSinned Games

Side by side

Null Vector vs Red Zirion — FAQ

Should I play Null Vector or Red Zirion first?
If you want chronology, Null Vector (2018) came out before Red Zirion (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 Null Vector and Red Zirion 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.
Do both Null Vector and Red Zirion have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Null Vector ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Red Zirion ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.