Choose Mango
Choose Mango if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mango launched in 2021.
Mango vs The Time Machine
Mango and The Time Machine 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. Mango (2021) is 4 years older than The Time Machine (2025). The Time Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Mango (93.1% 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 The Time Machine
Choose The Time Machine if you want the Tracked Controller Support, VR Only, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Time Machine launched in 2025.
Both Mango and The Time Machine sit in Indie and 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
 Mango |  The Time Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 2.79 USD | 9.34 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.1% positive (87 reviews) | 100% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sad Mask Party | Lionel Marsden |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Mango (2021) is 4 years older than The Time Machine (2025).
- The Time Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Mango (93.1% positive).
- Mango is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than The Time Machine (2.79 USD vs. 9.34 USD).
- Steam Deck: Mango is Deck Playable, The Time Machine is Deck Unsupported.
Mango vs The Time Machine — FAQ
- Should I play Mango or The Time Machine first?
- If you want chronology, Mango (2021) came out before The Time Machine (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 Mango and The Time Machine 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.