Choose Aethernaut
Choose Aethernaut if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Aethernaut launched in 2022.
Aethernaut vs Timeworks
Aethernaut and Timeworks both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Aethernaut (2022) is 2 years older than Timeworks (2024). Timeworks scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Aethernaut (52.9% positive). 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 Timeworks
Choose Timeworks if you want an Action and Casual experience. Timeworks launched in 2024.
Both Aethernaut and Timeworks sit in Indie 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
 Aethernaut |  Timeworks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 52.9% positive (34 reviews) | 100% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dragon Slumber | Starworks Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Aethernaut (2022) is 2 years older than Timeworks (2024).
- Timeworks scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Aethernaut (52.9% positive).
- Timeworks is currently ~12% cheaper on Steam than Aethernaut (14.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Aethernaut is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Timeworks has no Deck rating yet.
Aethernaut vs Timeworks — FAQ
- Should I play Aethernaut or Timeworks first?
- If you want chronology, Aethernaut (2022) came out before Timeworks (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 Aethernaut and Timeworks similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 Aethernaut run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Aethernaut is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Timeworks doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.