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Boolean vs Beam Time

Boolean and Beam Time both land in 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Boolean (2021) is 4 years older than Beam Time (2025). Beam Time is currently ~31% cheaper on Steam than Boolean (4.79 USD vs. 6.99 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 Boolean

Choose Boolean if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Boolean launched in 2021.

Choose Beam Time

Choose Beam Time if you want a Strategy game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 31% cheaper on the Steam Store. Beam Time launched in 2025.

Both Boolean and Beam Time sit in 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

Boolean vs Beam Time — Steam metadata comparison
Boolean — Steam game coverBooleanBeam Time — Steam game coverBeam Time
Released20212025
GenresIndie, SimulationStrategy, Indie, Simulation
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price6.99 USD4.79 USD
Steam reviews7 reviews2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSindrexConnor Slade

Side by side

Boolean vs Beam Time — FAQ

Should I play Boolean or Beam Time first?
If you want chronology, Boolean (2021) came out before Beam Time (2025). 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 Boolean and Beam Time similar?
They overlap on 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.
Boolean vs Beam Time — Verdict (2026) · imho.run