Should I play Timberborn or Heavy Works first?

If you want chronology, Heavy Works (2022) came out before Timberborn (2026). 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 Timberborn and Heavy Works similar?

They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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 Timberborn run on Steam Deck?

Yes — Timberborn is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Heavy Works doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

Timberborn vs Heavy Works

Timberborn and Heavy Works both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Heavy Works (2022) is 4 years older than Timberborn (2026). Timberborn scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Heavy Works (54.5% 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 Timberborn

Choose Timberborn if you want a Strategy game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 22,640 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Heavy Works

Choose Heavy Works if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 91% cheaper on the Steam Store. Heavy Works launched in 2022.

Both Timberborn and Heavy Works sit in Indie and Simulation 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.

Timberborn vs Heavy Works — Steam metadata comparison
	Timberborn	Heavy Works
Released	2026	2022
Genres	Strategy, Indie, Simulation	Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Playable	Unrated
Price	34.99 USD	2.99 USD
Steam reviews	96% positive (22,640 reviews)	54.5% positive (11 reviews)
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	Mechanistry	TSRS

Side by side

Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
Heavy Works (2022) is 4 years older than Timberborn (2026).
Timberborn scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Heavy Works (54.5% positive).
Heavy Works is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than Timberborn (2.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
Timberborn is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Heavy Works has no Deck rating yet.