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My Time at Sandrock vs Kyma

My Time at Sandrock and Kyma both land in Indie, Simulation, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Kyma (2021) is 2 years older than My Time at Sandrock (2023). Kyma is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than My Time at Sandrock (9.99 USD vs. 39.99 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 My Time at Sandrock

Choose My Time at Sandrock if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 9,082 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Kyma

Choose Kyma if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kyma launched in 2021.

Both My Time at Sandrock and Kyma sit in Indie, Simulation, and RPG 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

My Time at Sandrock vs Kyma — Steam metadata comparison
My Time at Sandrock — Steam game coverMy Time at SandrockKyma — Steam game coverKyma
Released20232021
GenresIndie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, CasualIndie, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price39.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews94.4% positive (9,082 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersPathea GamesKidness

Side by side

My Time at Sandrock vs Kyma — FAQ

Should I play My Time at Sandrock or Kyma first?
If you want chronology, Kyma (2021) came out before My Time at Sandrock (2023). 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 My Time at Sandrock and Kyma similar?
They overlap on Indie, Simulation, RPG 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 Kyma have multiplayer like My Time at Sandrock?
No. My Time at Sandrock supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Kyma is listed as single-player only.
Does My Time at Sandrock run on Steam Deck?
Yes — My Time at Sandrock is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Kyma doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
My Time at Sandrock vs Kyma — Verdict (2026) · imho.run