Choose TimeShift™
Choose TimeShift™ if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. TimeShift™ launched in 2009.
TimeShift™ vs Temporal Gunslinger
TimeShift™ and Temporal Gunslinger 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. TimeShift™ (2009) is 16 years older than Temporal Gunslinger (2025). Temporal Gunslinger is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than TimeShift™ (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Temporal Gunslinger
Choose Temporal Gunslinger if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Temporal Gunslinger launched in 2025.
Both TimeShift™ and Temporal Gunslinger 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
 TimeShift™ |  Temporal Gunslinger | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.3% positive (582 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Saber Interactive | Ledan's Gift |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- TimeShift™ (2009) is 16 years older than Temporal Gunslinger (2025).
- Temporal Gunslinger is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than TimeShift™ (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- TimeShift™ is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Temporal Gunslinger has no Deck rating yet.
TimeShift™ vs Temporal Gunslinger — FAQ
- Should I play TimeShift™ or Temporal Gunslinger first?
- If you want chronology, TimeShift™ (2009) came out before Temporal Gunslinger (2025). 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 TimeShift™ and Temporal Gunslinger 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 Temporal Gunslinger have multiplayer like TimeShift™?
- No. TimeShift™ supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Temporal Gunslinger is listed as single-player only.
- Does TimeShift™ run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — TimeShift™ is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Temporal Gunslinger doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.