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Project WingmanVSVector Thrust

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Project Wingman

Project Wingman

ActionIndieSimulation
Quality
87Popularity
34Value
75
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 5 hours
−63% $9.25
Buy Now
VS
Vector Thrust

Vector Thrust

Quality
47Popularity
44Value
78
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 1 day
−90% $2.56
Buy Now

Winner

Project Wingman wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

10
Project Wingman
10 of 15 metrics
Vector Thrust
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.25 -
$2.56 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.74 -
$2.56 Wins
Best Current Discount
-63% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
107 price changes Wins
86 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
75/100 Wins
57/100 -
Steam Review Score
94% positive Wins
49.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
18.2K Wins
571 -
Positive Steam Reviews
17.1K Wins
284 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K -
287 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
196 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
18.0K Wins
569 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
40 -
129 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
4 languages -
Release Date
Dec 2020 Wins
Jul 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItProject Wingman

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

MaybeVector Thrust

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Project Wingman
Vector Thrust

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Project Wingman

Project Wingman

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −63% $9.25Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $9.41View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +15% $10.63View
Steam
Steam +170% $24.99View
Vector Thrust

Vector Thrust

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −90% $2.56Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +32% $3.38View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +46% $3.75View
GamersGate
GamersGate +876% $24.99View
Steam
Steam +876% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Project Wingman

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

94% positive (18,157 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
18,157 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$9.25 — very accessible price
63% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($8.37)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-37% player decline
158 concurrent players — smaller but active
18,157 total reviews — proven game with large community

Vector Thrust

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

50% positive (571 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 57/100 — mixed reception from critics
571 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.56 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.30)

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsProject WingmanVector Thrust
Release Date
December 1, 2020
July 2, 2015
Developers
Sector D2
TimeSymmetry
Publishers
Sector D2, Balor Games
Iceberg Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
40
129

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Project Wingman

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i7-8600k equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1070 Ti Equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR, OpenXR, and Oculus PC. Keyboard or gamepad required. No motion controls.

Vector Thrust

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Processor: 3 Ghz Dual Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB DirectX®–compliant, Shader 3.0–enabled video card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Project Wingman or Vector Thrust?

Project Wingman won the comparison against Vector Thrust based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Project Wingman worth buying over Vector Thrust?

Based on the metrics, Project Wingman won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Vector Thrust currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 22, 2026, 10:18 AM UTC

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