Choose RAD
Choose RAD if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. RAD launched in 2019.
RAD vs Vector Prospector
RAD and Vector Prospector 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. RAD (2019) is 1 year older than Vector Prospector (2020). Vector Prospector scores higher on Steam reviews (82.4% positive) than RAD (76.1% 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 Vector Prospector
Choose Vector Prospector if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Vector Prospector launched in 2020.
Both RAD and Vector Prospector 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
 RAD |  Vector Prospector | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.1% positive (426 reviews) | 82.4% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Double Fine Productions | SpinAttack Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- RAD (2019) is 1 year older than Vector Prospector (2020).
- Vector Prospector scores higher on Steam reviews (82.4% positive) than RAD (76.1% positive).
- RAD is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Vector Prospector (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- RAD is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Vector Prospector has no Deck rating yet.
RAD vs Vector Prospector — FAQ
- Should I play RAD or Vector Prospector first?
- If you want chronology, RAD (2019) came out before Vector Prospector (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 RAD and Vector Prospector 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 RAD run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — RAD is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Vector Prospector doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.