Choose Timberborn
Choose Timberborn if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. 22,640 Steam reviews back the pick.
Timberborn vs Oasis
Timberborn and Oasis both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Oasis (2024) is 2 years older than Timberborn (2026). Oasis is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than Timberborn (0.99 USD vs. 34.99 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 Oasis
Choose Oasis if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 97% cheaper on the Steam Store. Oasis launched in 2024.
Both Timberborn and Oasis sit in Strategy, 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Timberborn |  Oasis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (22,640 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mechanistry | Mona Game |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Oasis (2024) is 2 years older than Timberborn (2026).
- Oasis is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than Timberborn (0.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Timberborn is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Oasis has no Deck rating yet.
Timberborn vs Oasis — FAQ
- Should I play Timberborn or Oasis first?
- If you want chronology, Oasis (2024) 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 Oasis similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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. Oasis doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.