Choose TimeShift™
Choose TimeShift™ if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. TimeShift™ launched in 2009.
TimeShift™ vs Quantum Break
TimeShift™ and Quantum Break 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 7 years older than Quantum Break (2016). Quantum Break scores higher on Steam reviews (83.6% positive) than TimeShift™ (76.3% positive). 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 Quantum Break
Choose Quantum Break if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 83.6% positive across 7,224 reviews.
Both TimeShift™ and Quantum Break 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™ |  Quantum Break | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.3% positive (582 reviews) | 83.6% positive (7,224 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Saber Interactive | Remedy Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- TimeShift™ (2009) is 7 years older than Quantum Break (2016).
- Quantum Break scores higher on Steam reviews (83.6% positive) than TimeShift™ (76.3% positive).
- TimeShift™ is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Quantum Break (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
TimeShift™ vs Quantum Break — FAQ
- Which is better, TimeShift™ or Quantum Break?
- On Steam reviews Quantum Break scores higher (83.6% positive) than TimeShift™ (76.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Quantum Break is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play TimeShift™ or Quantum Break first?
- If you want chronology, TimeShift™ (2009) came out before Quantum Break (2016). 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 Quantum Break 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 Quantum Break have multiplayer like TimeShift™?
- No. TimeShift™ supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Quantum Break is listed as single-player only.