Hourglass vs Viewfinder
Hourglass and Viewfinder both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Hourglass (2021) is 2 years older than Viewfinder (2023). Viewfinder scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Hourglass (80.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hourglass |  Viewfinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.6% positive (144 reviews) | 92.5% positive (5,844 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cyberwave | Sad Owl Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Hourglass (2021) is 2 years older than Viewfinder (2023).
- Viewfinder scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Hourglass (80.6% positive).
- Hourglass is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Viewfinder (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Hourglass vs Viewfinder — FAQ
- Which is better, Hourglass or Viewfinder?
- On Steam reviews Viewfinder scores higher (92.5% positive) than Hourglass (80.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Viewfinder is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Hourglass or Viewfinder first?
- If you want chronology, Hourglass (2021) came out before Viewfinder (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 Hourglass and Viewfinder similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Do Hourglass and Viewfinder both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.