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Games like Timemelters

If Timemelters is your kind of game, the closest matches are Chronocide, HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed and Orcs Must Die! 3 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Timemelters: Prevent Doomsday AFTER it happened! Designed by the co-creator of Sang-Froid - Tales of Werewolves and featuring both a single-player and co-op campaign, TimeMelters is a strategy hero defense where you go back in time and fight alongside your past selves.

2024ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableMetacritic 89Windowsby Autoexec Games
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Challenges turn into combat puzzlesCo op campaign works seamlesslyEcho based combat requires perfect coordinationAtmosphericChallengingContemplative

Players who liked Timemelters also play

Steam players who put hours into Timemelters also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Chronocide

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Timemelters fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Timemelters.

    A physics-driven game where you defend the portal with traps and weapons. Stop the undead from entering the temporal portals with traps and your weapons. Play the campaign solo or in co-op mode up to 4 players.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Timemelters.

    Second-strongest match for Timemelters fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Timemelters.

    Hypercharge is a first and third-person shooter action figure game you've always dreamed of! Grab your friends, complete objectives, defend the Hypercore against waves of weaponized toys, and defeat Major Evil together in the story campaign!

    2020ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Orcs Must Die! 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Timemelters.

    Third-strongest match for Timemelters fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Timemelters.

    Slice, burn, toss, zap, grind and gib massive hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning Orcs Must Die! series.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Dimension Defenders

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Timemelters fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Timemelters.

    Tower Defense Redefined. Race friends in ranked 1v1, defend together in 2-player co-op, or solo your way through dimensions of escalating chaos.

    ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  5. Tavernacle!

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Timemelters fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Timemelters.

    Grab your hammers and start to craft in this co-op Tavern Defense for one to four players. As a team of Dwarves, you must gather supplies and build towers to protect your beloved brewery. Learn to cooperate to achieve victory in this chaotic multiplayer game!

    2023ActionStrategyIndie11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Priority One

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Timemelters fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Timemelters.

    Join an Elite team of Operators in Priority One . Restore order to the City of IRONPORT in fast paced tactical situations Spanning across multiple locations, threats and intense situations

    ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  7. Time Rifters

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Timemelters.

    Ranked #7 for Timemelters fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Timemelters.

    Be your own teammates in this unique single-player co-op shooter!

    2014ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Cube Land Arena

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Timemelters.

    Ranked #8 for Timemelters fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Timemelters.

    The kingdom of Cubia call for your help, come to this vast kingdom where you will face strong enemies and hard challenges, you are the chosen to defend the cristals of life and finally bring peace to reign of Cubia.

    2019StrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Timemelters at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Timemelters on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Timemelters.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Timemelters on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Timemelters.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Timemelters on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Timemelters.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Timemelters on Steam right now. Shares Action with Timemelters.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Timemelters on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Timemelters.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Timemelters on Steam right now. Shares Action with Timemelters.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Timemelters on Steam right now. Shares Action with Timemelters.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Timemelters on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Timemelters.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Timemelters.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Timemelters.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Timemelters.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Cube Escape: Paradox

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Timemelters.

    The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.

    2018IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Samsara Room

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Timemelters.

    You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Timemelters.

    Beautiful Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzle game where you can design the room you play in!

    2021IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Wheelchair Wizards

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Timemelters.

    Wheelchair Wizards is a 4 player party game where you battle your friends while upgrading your wizard.

    2025ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. Shape of Dreams: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Timemelters.

    《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》is a unique game that blends action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Edit your character's Memories to create your own champion. Face all challenges alone or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Timemelters.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Strategy with Timemelters.

    Hypercharge is a first and third-person shooter action figure game you've always dreamed of! Grab your friends, complete objectives, defend the Hypercore against waves of weaponized toys, and defeat Major Evil together in the story campaign!

    2020ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Orcs Must Die! 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Timemelters.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Strategy with Timemelters.

    Slice, burn, toss, zap, grind and gib massive hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning Orcs Must Die! series.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Tavernacle!

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Strategy with Timemelters.

    Grab your hammers and start to craft in this co-op Tavern Defense for one to four players. As a team of Dwarves, you must gather supplies and build towers to protect your beloved brewery. Learn to cooperate to achieve victory in this chaotic multiplayer game!

    2023ActionStrategyIndie11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Timemelters

Does Timemelters run on Steam Deck?
Timemelters is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Timemelters cost?
Timemelters is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Timemelters have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Timemelters supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Timemelters?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Timemelters are Chronocide, HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed, Orcs Must Die! 3.
Who developed Timemelters?
Timemelters was developed by Autoexec Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Timemelters.

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