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Null Vector vs Wyrd Gun

Null Vector and Wyrd Gun 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. Null Vector (2018) is 5 years older than Wyrd Gun (2023). Wyrd Gun is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Null Vector (4.99 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 you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Null Vector launched in 2018.

Choose Wyrd Gun

Choose Wyrd Gun if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Wyrd Gun launched in 2023.

Both Null Vector and Wyrd Gun 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

Null Vector vs Wyrd Gun — Steam metadata comparison
Null Vector — Steam game coverNull VectorWyrd Gun — Steam game coverWyrd Gun
Released20182023
GenresAction, IndieAction, Strategy, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews95% positive (20 reviews)6 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersOptical OverrideThe Fetus Den

Side by side

Null Vector vs Wyrd Gun — FAQ

Should I play Null Vector or Wyrd Gun first?
If you want chronology, Null Vector (2018) came out before Wyrd Gun (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 Null Vector and Wyrd Gun 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.
Does Wyrd Gun have multiplayer like Null Vector?
No. Null Vector supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Wyrd Gun is listed as single-player only.
Null Vector vs Wyrd Gun — Verdict (2026) · imho.run