Choose Project Chemistry
Choose Project Chemistry if you want an Indie experience. Project Chemistry launched in 2021.
Project Chemistry vs Time Dilation Lab
Project Chemistry and Time Dilation Lab both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Project Chemistry (2021) is 5 years older than Time Dilation Lab (2026). Time Dilation Lab is currently ~52% cheaper on Steam than Project Chemistry (6.30 USD vs. 12.99 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 Time Dilation Lab
Choose Time Dilation Lab if it's currently about 52% cheaper on the Steam Store. Time Dilation Lab launched in 2026.
Both Project Chemistry and Time Dilation Lab sit in 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
 Project Chemistry |  Time Dilation Lab | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 6.30 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (91 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ata Türkoğlu, Canberk Demir | Logan Bier |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Project Chemistry (2021) is 5 years older than Time Dilation Lab (2026).
- Time Dilation Lab is currently ~52% cheaper on Steam than Project Chemistry (6.30 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Project Chemistry is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Time Dilation Lab has no Deck rating yet.
Project Chemistry vs Time Dilation Lab — FAQ
- Should I play Project Chemistry or Time Dilation Lab first?
- If you want chronology, Project Chemistry (2021) came out before Time Dilation Lab (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 Project Chemistry and Time Dilation Lab similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Project Chemistry run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Project Chemistry is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Time Dilation Lab doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.