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The Crimson Diamond vs Timequest

The Crimson Diamond and Timequest both land in Adventure 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Timequest (2020) is 4 years older than The Crimson Diamond (2024). Timequest is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than The Crimson Diamond (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 The Crimson Diamond

Choose The Crimson Diamond if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Crimson Diamond launched in 2024.

Choose Timequest

Choose Timequest if it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. Timequest launched in 2020.

Both The Crimson Diamond and Timequest sit in Adventure 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

The Crimson Diamond vs Timequest — Steam metadata comparison
The Crimson Diamond — Steam game coverThe Crimson DiamondTimequest — Steam game coverTimequest
Released20242020
GenresAdventureAdventure
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price14.99 USD6.99 USD
Steam reviews96.8% positive (534 reviews)3 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersJulia MinamataLegend Entertainment

Side by side

The Crimson Diamond vs Timequest — FAQ

Should I play The Crimson Diamond or Timequest first?
If you want chronology, Timequest (2020) came out before The Crimson Diamond (2024). 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 The Crimson Diamond and Timequest similar?
They overlap on Adventure 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 The Crimson Diamond run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Crimson Diamond is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Timequest doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
The Crimson Diamond vs Timequest — Verdict (2026) · imho.run