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 carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.4% positive across 9,082 reviews.
My Time at Sandrock vs Starsand Island
My Time at Sandrock and Starsand Island 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. My Time at Sandrock (2023) is 3 years older than Starsand Island (2026). My Time at Sandrock scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Starsand Island (90.5% 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 Starsand Island
Choose Starsand Island if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,471 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both My Time at Sandrock and Starsand Island 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 |  Starsand Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 27.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.4% positive (9,082 reviews) | 90.5% positive (2,471 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pathea Games | Seed Sparkle Lab |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- My Time at Sandrock (2023) is 3 years older than Starsand Island (2026).
- My Time at Sandrock scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Starsand Island (90.5% positive).
- Starsand Island is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than My Time at Sandrock (27.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- My Time at Sandrock has co-op; Starsand Island does not.
- Steam Deck: My Time at Sandrock is Deck Verified, Starsand Island is Deck Playable.
My Time at Sandrock vs Starsand Island — FAQ
- Which is better, My Time at Sandrock or Starsand Island?
- On Steam reviews My Time at Sandrock scores higher (94.4% positive) than Starsand Island (90.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, My Time at Sandrock is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play My Time at Sandrock or Starsand Island first?
- If you want chronology, My Time at Sandrock (2023) came out before Starsand Island (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 My Time at Sandrock and Starsand Island 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 Starsand Island have multiplayer like My Time at Sandrock?
- No. My Time at Sandrock supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Starsand Island is listed as single-player only.