Games Like Vector

Take control of a nimble janitor to rid the world of dust and debris.

Why similar: Platformer 48.6%, Parkour 18.9%, Indie 12.7%, Action 9.5%, 2D 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features incredibly fluid 2D parkour mechanics that reward momentum and precision movement similar to Vector.

In a city where information is heavily monitored, couriers called Runners transport sensitive data. In this seemingly utopian paradise, a crime has been committed, & you are being hunted. You are a Runner called Faith and this innovative first-person action-adventure is your story.

Why similar: Parkour 85.2%, Platformer 8.7%, Action 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%, Adventure 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: As the definitive parkour experience, it captures the same feeling of escaping a totalitarian system through high-speed movement.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Platformer 46.1%, Action 25.9%, Indie 13.4%, 2D 9.9%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers fast-paced, momentum-based 2D action set in a gritty, dystopian world that feels very similar to the intensity of Vector.

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: Action 72.8%, Singleplayer 18.8%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game translates the parkour-runner experience into a high-speed, first-person cyberpunk setting where movement is your primary defense.

Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

Why similar: Parkour 74.9%, Platformer 12.5%, Action 5.8%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A speed-running focused game that emphasizes parkour and fluid movement mechanics to clear levels as quickly as possible.

“Probably the best downloadable title on the market right now.” 9/10 – Eurogamer.se

Why similar: Parkour 54.5%, Platformer 22.9%, Action 7.4%, Indie 5.4%, Side Scroller 4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the distinct silhouette art style and side-scrolling platforming mechanics set against a bleak, dystopian backdrop.

My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.

Why similar: Parkour 71%, Action 9.6%, Platformer 8.2%, Indie 4.9%, Side Scroller 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on acrobatic, stylish movement and fluid combat that mirrors the arcade-like intensity of Vector.

SANABI is an exhilarating stylish dystopian action-platformer. Play as a legendary retired veteran and use your signature prosthetic arm to jump over cliffs and skyscrapers, zip through bullets and traps and defeat powerful enemies.

Why similar: Platformer 33.1%, Action 25.4%, Indie 12%, 2D 10.7%, Side Scroller 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a high-speed grappling hook mechanic that creates a sense of momentum and flow in a dystopian setting.

Ever wondered what running at 140mph feels like? FOTONICA is a first-person game about the thrill of speed and traveling flawlessly through complex environments.FOTONICA is simple, but is not easy: it follows a tradition of arcade games that are easy to pick up and almost impossible to master.

Why similar: Parkour 58.4%, Runner 21.5%, Platformer 9.1%, Action 5.6%, Indie 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person runner that uses a minimalist, abstract aesthetic to focus purely on the sensation of speed and jumping.

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

Why similar: Platformer 49.6%, Action 14.6%, Indie 12.6%, 2D 10%, Side Scroller 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: The game features exceptionally fluid 2D movement and acrobatic stealth mechanics that feel very responsive.

Escape the destruction of your city with just one button! The game that popularized the infinite runner genre is back with two-player mode and new challenges.

Why similar: Runner 48.1%, Platformer 16.9%, Action 15.8%, Indie 13.3%, Side Scroller 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: The classic runner that defined the genre, focusing on simple controls and the constant need to maintain momentum.

N++ is a fast-paced, momentum-based platformer about darting around obstacles, narrowly evading enemies and collecting gold in a beautiful minimalist landscape.

Why similar: Parkour 77.9%, Platformer 9.8%, Action 6.4%, Indie 4.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate precision platformer that focuses entirely on physics-based momentum and fluid movement.

Return to the world of TRON with TRON RUN/r, a new lightning fast, action-adventure runner with a twist! Hone your DISC and CYCLE skills, then challenge the grueling STREAM program that throws endless combinations of modes and levels at you until you crash – how long can you survive?

Why similar: Parkour 53.7%, Action 22.8%, Runner 22.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A runner game that emphasizes high-speed movement and a distinct, neon-drenched aesthetic.

Freedom Fall is a diabolical down-scrolling platformer set in a prison tower so tall it touches the clouds. Presented with hand painted art, its old school vibe mixes with fast-paced free falling action and a story with both dark wit and heart.

Why similar: Platformer 39.8%, Action 26.9%, Indie 22.4%, Adventure 6.9%, 2D 4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that focuses on the mechanics of descent and avoiding obstacles in a vertical environment.

In a cyberpunk world where giant corporations take advantage of their power, only those with the ability to enter the human mind can stop corruption at its source. You are a mind assassin called Miles and this mind-bending first-person action-adventure is your story of revenge.

Why similar: Parkour 66.5%, Runner 12.9%, Platformer 10.4%, Action 7.9%, Indie 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that incorporates parkour elements and movement-based challenges.

Trace Vector is a modern take on tough as nails, high speed, vector, action arcade games from the 1980's. Turn up the music, navigate your ship through high speed warp networks, maintain your fuel reserves, avoid deadly hazards, and try to safely return home! Quarters not required.

Why similar: Action 45.8%, Indie 42.1%, Adventure 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style game that focuses on movement patterns and navigating complex, vector-based environments.

404Sight is a free game made in support of net neutrality. It’s a 3D playground runner influenced by parkour running with the addition of a special ping ability that reveals areas that can speed the player up or slow them down.

Why similar: Parkour 78.8%, Runner 9.3%, Action 6.6%, Indie 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A parkour-focused runner that explores themes of surveillance and freedom in a dystopian world.

Get in your ship, push the throttle to max, and try not to die. Daily leaderboards where your name stays forever if you're good enough. Custom colors, custom music, YouTube in-game. It's free. What are you waiting for?

Why similar: Runner 84.2%, Action 15.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, vector-style arcade racing game that captures the minimalist, high-speed aesthetic of the genre.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Platformer 43.3%, Action 15.9%, 2D 12.8%, Indie 11.2%, Side Scroller 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action game with fluid movement that captures the feel of a dystopian, high-tech world.

Welcome to Sprint Vector Championship Intergalactica, where the physical thrill of extreme sports meets the unhinged energy of a zany game show! Run, jump, climb, drift, and fly at extreme velocity as you race up to 8 players and battle obstacles in this frenetic VR adrenaline platformer!

Why similar: Parkour 82.9%, Action 10.5%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, parkour-inspired racing game that emphasizes physical movement and speed.

Immersive first-person parkour in a surreal, physics-driven voxel world. Every move can modify the environment. Surfaces pop in and out of existence at will.

Why similar: Parkour 88.7%, Action 5.1%, Indie 3.7%, Adventure 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person parkour game that focuses on building and maintaining momentum through a stylized, voxel-based world.

The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!

Why similar: Platformer 61.3%, Indie 16.6%, 2D 10.3%, Singleplayer 4.5%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more difficult, it is the gold standard for high-speed, momentum-based 2D precision platforming.

Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.

Why similar: Runner 44%, Platformer 22.6%, Action 10.1%, Side Scroller 7.4%, Indie 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based runner that requires perfect timing and fluid movement to navigate obstacles.

In Stealth Inc 2, you play the role of a clone escaping a sinister and high-tech testing facility. Stealth Inc 2 tests both your brain and your reflexes over 60 varied levels linked together in a sprawling overworld.

Why similar: Platformer 45.7%, Action 21.9%, Indie 19.7%, Adventure 5.9%, 2D 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines precision platforming with a dystopian facility setting that requires careful movement and timing.

”BRIGHT TRACER" is a high-speed running game to. Dash through a cyberspace world being invaded by a viruse. You stylishly advance through the stages stylishly using various actions such as wall-run and wire-hook. Run, jump, dodge enemies and obstacles through the world to get to the viruses’ boss.

Why similar: Parkour 62.9%, Runner 23.6%, Action 6.5%, Platformer 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Become the Test Subject and attempt to complete a challenging experiment to awaken emotional responses in your Artificial Intelligence. Jump, wall-run, and parkour your way through the free-to-play prequel to the upcoming game.

Why similar: Parkour 65.1%, Runner 14.5%, Platformer 9.2%, Action 5.4%, Indie 4.1%

Neon Boost is a frenetic First Person Platformer based on mechanics like Rocket-Jump or Wall-Run. Run across 3 different worlds to get the best times!

Why similar: Parkour 73.1%, Runner 12.1%, Platformer 7.5%, Action 4.5%, Indie 2.8%

Combine parkour with exciting combat in this action-packed, free to play arena shooter.

Why similar: Parkour 87.9%, Action 7.5%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A parkour-focused action game that emphasizes speed and acrobatic movement in a futuristic setting.

FrostRunner is a first-person platformer “speedrunning” game, where the player rapidly completes platforming challenges before the timer runs out. Using their tether tool, players compete to finish each of the 36 unique levels as quickly as possible and earn a place at the top of the leaderboards.

Why similar: Parkour 81.7%, Runner 5.1%, Action 4.9%, Platformer 4.1%, Indie 3.4%

Experience a fast-paced, single-player adventure mixing fluid motion, split-second decision making, stylized machine-age visuals, and a dynamic soundscape.

Why similar: Platformer 42.9%, Action 29%, Indie 20.3%, Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based platformer that relies on momentum and movement mechanics to navigate challenging levels.

Boson X is a fast-paced rotational runner set in a particle accelerator.

Why similar: Parkour 60.6%, Runner 22%, Platformer 8.3%, Action 5.4%, Indie 2.4%

Super Fancy Pants Adventure is a wild free-running adventure with buttery smooth platforming and a slick fountain pen!

Why similar: Parkour 68.1%, Platformer 12.7%, Action 6.7%, Indie 4.8%, 2D 2.9%

FREEFLOW is a fast-paced, skill-based parkour game. This game is set in a mysterious facility where there is a AI voice explaining what to do and where to go. There is a unknown evil to this facility, can you discover it?

Why similar: Parkour 53.4%, Runner 25.9%, Platformer 16.7%, Indie 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Praesidium is a fast-paced, speedrunner, single player experience in a futuristic setting. Run and jump across city rooftops, while dodging incoming turret fire and launching yourself into the air with your high-tech shield.

Why similar: Parkour 55.1%, Runner 27.1%, Platformer 7.4%, Action 6.4%, Indie 2%

Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst raises the action-adventure bar through fluid, first person action and immerses players in Faith's story as she fights for freedom.

Why similar: Parkour 69.4%, Runner 18.4%, Platformer 7.3%, Action 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Tile Runner, A 3D parkour game. 10 Levels, with increasing difficulty.

Why similar: Parkour 74.1%, Runner 12.8%, Platformer 10.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%, Adventure 1.4%

Let's go! Take off and dash around the map, jumping and collecting coins as you go! Improve your skills, master your movement, and take on the timed challenges!

Why similar: Parkour 71.1%, Runner 17.7%, Action 9.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Ibatic is a fast-paced platformer in which you evolve in a fantastic world. Beat the fastest time in each level by sliding, jumping and dashing through various deadly environments using the power of your staff.

Why similar: Parkour 75.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Action 8.7%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%

A simple yet fun platformer game made with the game engine unity.

Why similar: Parkour 42.8%, Runner 25.3%, Platformer 16.1%, Action 12.1%, Indie 2.6%

Run fast, soar through the air, and master your landings as you speed through procedural worlds to outrun the end of the universe, by yourself and with friends!

Why similar: Parkour 65.8%, Runner 19.6%, Platformer 7.1%, Action 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Grapple is a parkour game built for speedrunning. You're tasked to reach the end of the level only with the aid of a grappling hook & glider.

Why similar: Parkour 69.5%, Runner 23.9%, Action 5%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Your arms may be taken from you, but not your honour. Your legs have become your sword and shield. Run on walls, dive kick & dash into your enemies, parry bullets with your shins. Become a warrior of legend, Armless Samurai!

Why similar: Parkour 65.2%, Runner 16.6%, Platformer 8.2%, Action 6.4%, Indie 2.2%

Chameleon Run is a unique, fast and challenging autorunner with a colorful twist. Jump, switch and run through expertly crafted levels that will have you running back for more.

Why similar: Parkour 59%, Runner 21.1%, Platformer 8.7%, Action 3.9%, Indie 3.3%

Celerity is a fast-paced FPS parkour game. Use Wall Running, Grappling Hooks, Hookshots and many more, chain your moves and never lose momentum.

Why similar: Parkour 65%, Runner 19.4%, Platformer 9.5%, Indie 2.9%, Action 2.8%

A punishing, one-button platformer about escaping prison. Test your skills and intellect as you ascend a tower of hand-crafted challenges. Jump, fly, slide up walls, float in bubbles and perform somersaults; all with the press of a single button. Reach the paramount. Reach.

Why similar: Parkour 55.6%, Runner 21.6%, Platformer 9.4%, Side Scroller 4.4%, Action 3.7%

Escape a concealed, mutated monster that's disrupting your scavenging. Master running, jumping, swinging, shooting and combining upgrades to end up as the powerful beast you once feared, turning the cave system from a nightmarish hollow into a playground.

Why similar: Runner 36.3%, Action 23.6%, Platformer 17.6%, Side Scroller 9%, 2D 8.7%

Avoid is a fast-paced arcade game that will test your reflexes!

Why similar: Action 62.9%, Indie 37.1%

The Dreamworld has been infected! It is up to you to explore the Dreamworld as the DreamDasher, discover its secrets, and defeat the Nightmare.

Why similar: Parkour 77.4%, Platformer 11.7%, Action 5.3%, Indie 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Experience the thrills of a fast-paced single and multiplayer Parkour game. Join the Rebellion and deride the security forces of an anti-leisure tyranny. Rise up to the many challenges of a futuristic Open World. Assemble your team, enhance your gear and perform incredible tricks and combos.

Why similar: Parkour 74.3%, Platformer 11.5%, Action 6%, Indie 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Hard Light Vector is a first-person action platformer where you traverse an alien environment and fight to protect the memories of the dead from corruption.

Why similar: Action 49.8%, Indie 36.3%, Adventure 13.8%

Red Tie Runner is a simple but challenging 2D platformer. Put on a red tie and step into stick-figure shoes to navigate through 30 levels so intense you might just forget about the impending heat death of the universe.

Why similar: Runner 45.8%, Platformer 23%, Action 10.2%, Side Scroller 8.7%, 2D 6.5%

Cybershock: Future Parkour is a runner game with outrun aesthetics in which you are an antivirus. Your mission is to destroy all the viruses on your computer before they destroy you. For this you must parkour through the different levels and avoid all the obstacles that stand in your way.

Why similar: Parkour 91.1%, Action 7.5%, Indie 0.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%, Adventure 0.3%

SurfsUp is a free-to-play, high-speed multiplayer platformer where precision movement and air-surfing are the keys to setting your personal best time or even breaking a world record!

Why similar: Parkour 62.9%, Runner 24.3%, Platformer 9.6%, Action 3.3%

STRIDE is a high-octane parkour adventure in virtual reality. Fight for your life as you hurtle through the rooftops of a futuristic metropolis. Step into the shoes of a master freerunner as you vault, swing, and shoot your way through this action-packed adventure. Multiplayer now available!

Why similar: Parkour 49.9%, Runner 26%, Platformer 13.2%, Action 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Complete your delivery routes as fast as possible to appease your corporate overlord while still finding time to enjoy the sights of the retro-futuristic city and your banging tunes.

Why similar: Parkour 73.8%, Platformer 12%, Action 5.2%, Side Scroller 4.9%, 2D 3.2%

Glass Wings is a fast paced third-person parkour platformer. Explore a stunning minimalist world in a series of linear courses in which your only objective is to complete the level. No combat, no story - just run.

Why similar: Parkour 62.8%, Runner 20.4%, Platformer 8.4%, Action 5.5%, Adventure 1.6%

Survive A futuristic Tokyo style Detroit in this 3D runner that tells the story of Wally who has uncovered the evidence that can change his city forever. Explore a game world with a dope-tastic soundtrack featuring the authentic sounds of Detroit Artist.

Why similar: Runner 51.6%, Platformer 23.3%, Action 9.8%, Indie 6%, 2D 4.1%