Vector 36 similar games & best alternatives
Vector 36
2017
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Quick resume
Race across the terraformed surface of Mars in your Skimmer, a completely customizable hover racing vehicle. Piloting skill and engineering make the difference between winning and losing in Vector 36, a Physics-Based Racer. Available with and without VR or HOTAS.
Global score
82/100
Genres
Action, Indie, Racing, Simulator
Similar games
Pros
- Deep and rewarding physics-based racing
- Extensive skimmer customization and tuning
- Immersive vr cockpit experience
- Active developer support and updates
- Challenging gameplay with skill progression
Cons
- Steep learning curve may deter casual players
- Limited multiplayer and social features
- Garage ui and customization interface can be clunky
- Some performance issues and bugs reported
- Monotonous mars environment and track variety
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
4"Players have extensive freedom to customize ships, weapons, and loadouts, experimenting with different configurations to suit their playstyle."
Jets'n'Guns Gold
"Players have extensive freedom to customize and tune their skimmers, adjusting parts, thrust vectors, and balance to suit their playstyle."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
5"High skill ceiling with complex physics and a steep learning curve requiring mastery of detailed controls."
Toribash
"High skill ceiling with steep learning curve; mastering controls and physics is challenging and rewarding."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
3"Focus on racing against AI and time trials; leaderboards and online multiplayer are not yet implemented but desired by players."
Aero GPX
"Racing against AI and ghost replays with leaderboards; multiplayer planned but not fully implemented yet."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
4"Players report habitual play, repeated runs, and long play sessions driven by progression and mastery."
One Step From Eden
"Players report long play sessions, habitual tinkering and racing, and strong attachment to progression and mastery."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
-4"Gameplay is primarily single-player; multiplayer is limited to racing and lacks true cooperative business features."
Car For Sale Simulator 2023
"Gameplay is primarily solo racing; multiplayer is limited or absent, with no strong cooperative elements."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
5"Extensive tank customization with many parts and combinations allows players to create unique vehicles and experiment with builds."
Gear Up
"Deep customization and building of skimmers with many adjustable parameters; players experiment extensively."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-3"Interactions are mostly competitive but respectful; no evidence of trash talk or dominance."
Street Racing Syndicate
"Interactions are competitive but respectful; no reports of trash talk or dominance behavior."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
4"Highly immersive experience with VR support and realistic racing providing escape from real life."
Assetto Corsa Competizione
"Immersive VR experience and intense racing provide strong escape from real life."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-4"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or pressure."
Death's Gambit: Afterlife
"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or pressure."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
5"Players frequently experiment with base designs, automation setups, and strategies to optimize performance."
FortressCraft Evolved!
"Players frequently experiment with tuning, part placement, and flight techniques to optimize performance."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
-2"Tracks are mostly linear point-to-point races with limited open world or discovery elements."
Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remastered
"Racing tracks are limited and on Mars surface; some exploration in tuning but limited new area discovery."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
4"Customization of shop appearance and decorations allows personal expression."
Tiny Bookshop
"Customization of skimmers allows personal expression through design and handling style."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
3"Fictional sci-fi setting on Mars with exaggerated physics and guerrilla warfare fantasy."
Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered
"Science fiction setting with futuristic skimmers on Mars; realistic physics grounded in plausible tech."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
-3"Mostly solo play with minimal social interaction; multiplayer planned but limited currently."
Sapiens
"Mostly solo play with limited social interaction; multiplayer not fully realized."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
5"Strong emphasis on skill acquisition, learning controls, and improving flying ability."
RealFlight Trainer Edition
"Strong learning and skill development emphasized; players improve flying and tuning skills over time."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-4"Sedentary VR gameplay with no physical activity emphasis; some players report motion sickness potential."
Superfly
"Sedentary VR play; some players report motion sickness but no physical activity involved."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
-4"Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not a casual or background game."
A Plague Tale: Innocence
"Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not a casual or background game."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
-4"Minimal social or emotional connection; interactions are mostly competitive or individual."
Cossacks: European Wars
"Minimal social or emotional connection; interactions are competitive and individual."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
-4"No leadership or management roles; gameplay is individual racing without guiding others."
nail'd
"No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual racing."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
4"Players accumulate money, unlock perks, modules, cosmetics, and complete operations for advancement."
Midnight Heist
"Players accumulate money, parts, and new skimmers; career mode with upgrades and unlocks."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
2"Some players find flow and satisfaction in mastering levels, though game can be tense and challenging."
Shadow Blade: Reload
"Some players find flow and satisfaction in mastering controls; others find it tense and challenging."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
4"Strong sensory stimulation through VR immersion, sound design, and interactive cockpit controls."
VTOL VR
"Strong sensory stimulation in VR with speed, sound, and immersive cockpit experience."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
2"Online leaderboards and ghost racing provide recognition; no strong emphasis on social status."
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
"Leaderboards and ghost racing provide some recognition; no strong social status focus."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
-3"No narrative or lore; gameplay is context-free racing events."
Ultimate Racing 2D
"No narrative or plot; racing and tuning are context-free activities."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
4"Requires planning and problem solving in car building, tuning, and race preparation."
Revhead
"Requires planning and problem solving in tuning skimmers and managing thrust and bias during races."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
4"High-speed racing with risk of crashing, overheating, and intense obstacles creates suspense and thrill."
Distance
"High speed racing with risk of crashing and overheating creates suspense and excitement."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
4"Players feel the game offers excellent value for price with unique and polished VR experience."
Eye of the Temple
"Players feel the game offers good value for price with deep gameplay and VR support."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
-4"No combat or destruction gameplay; focus is on racing and constructive track creation."
TrackMania² Canyon
"No combat or destruction focus; gameplay centers on racing and constructive tuning."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
3"Players must avoid crashing and manage race conditions to survive and succeed in races."
MotoGP™15
"Players must avoid crashing and manage heat and damage to survive races."
Analysis
A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Violence, Fellowship.
How to use the graph
Similar games map
Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.
- Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
- Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
- Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
- Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.
Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.
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