Vector 36
Physics-based hover racing with custom-built vehicles on terraformed Mars
Red River Studio · Released Jan 25, 2017
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 79% of 252
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 3 years ago
- Jun 28, 2023
What is Vector 36?
A first-person racing simulation set on terraformed Mars, where you pilot a vehicle that skims above the ground. You reposition components and adjust thruster angles to change its handling, then compete in sprint, circuit, or tournament races for credits, parts, and new vehicles.
For you if...
- +you enjoy mastering demanding flight controls through repeated practice
- +you want to chase leaderboard times or race ghosts
Not for you if...
- −you want straightforward arcade racing without vehicle setup
What players say
79% of 252 reviews are positive
Players praise the physics-driven handling, skimmer customization, and VR racing. Complaints focus on control mapping and awkward input setup.
Screenshots and trailer
Vector 36 system requirements
Minimum: 1 GB Direct X 9, 4 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Vector 36?
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- OS
- Windows XP SP2+
- Processor
- i5 or equivelent
- Graphics
- 1 GB Direct X 9
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 3 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7+
- Processor
- i7 quad core or equivelent
- Graphics
- 2 GB Direct X 11 Nvidia 600 or Ati 7000 and up
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 3 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
Does Vector 36 have co-op or multiplayer?
Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.
Does Vector 36 run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Steam features
- Workshop, Family Sharing, VR
- Languages
- Full audio: English. Text only: Simplified Chinese.
Does Vector 36 use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Combat Racing
- Racing
- Building
- Driving
- Space
- PvP
- Physics
- Difficult
- Space Sim
- Automobile Sim
- First-Person
- VR
- Action
- Simulation
- Sci-fi
- Family Friendly
Recent updates
- Apr 27, 2023 · Update 1.7
- Mar 16, 2023 · Update March 16
- Feb 19, 2022 · Build 1.6.27
- May 15, 2021 · 1.6 improvements.
- Apr 27, 2021 · Build 1.6.11. Major Updates.
5 DLC available.
