Choose Lume
Choose Lume if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lume launched in 2011.
Lume vs Timpu's treasure
Lume and Timpu's treasure both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Lume (2011) is 9 years older than Timpu's treasure (2020). Timpu's treasure scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Lume (46.7% 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 Timpu's treasure
Choose Timpu's treasure if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Timpu's treasure launched in 2020.
Both Lume and Timpu's treasure sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 Lume |  Timpu's treasure | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 46.7% positive (366 reviews) | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | State of Play | Siddharth Sivaraman |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Lume (2011) is 9 years older than Timpu's treasure (2020).
- Timpu's treasure scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Lume (46.7% positive).
- Timpu's treasure is free; Lume is paid (5.99 USD).
Lume vs Timpu's treasure — FAQ
- Should I play Lume or Timpu's treasure first?
- If you want chronology, Lume (2011) came out before Timpu's treasure (2020). 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 Lume and Timpu's treasure similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.
- Is Timpu's treasure free?
- Yes — Timpu's treasure is a free-to-play Steam title. Lume is paid (5.99 USD).