Choose Project Sparrow
Choose Project Sparrow if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. Project Sparrow launched in 2022.
Project Sparrow vs TimeLost
Project Sparrow and TimeLost both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Project Sparrow (2022) is 3 years older than TimeLost (2025). Project Sparrow scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than TimeLost (65.5% 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 TimeLost
Choose TimeLost if you want a Massively Multiplayer and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. TimeLost launched in 2025.
Both Project Sparrow and TimeLost sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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 Sparrow |  TimeLost | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 89.3% positive (899 reviews) | 65.5% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Inspire Game Studios | AfterPrime Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Project Sparrow (2022) is 3 years older than TimeLost (2025).
- Project Sparrow scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than TimeLost (65.5% positive).
- TimeLost is free; Project Sparrow is paid (9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Project Sparrow is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; TimeLost has no Deck rating yet.
Project Sparrow vs TimeLost — FAQ
- Should I play Project Sparrow or TimeLost first?
- If you want chronology, Project Sparrow (2022) came out before TimeLost (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 Project Sparrow and TimeLost similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 both Project Sparrow and TimeLost have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Project Sparrow ships Online Co-op, Co-op; TimeLost ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is TimeLost free?
- Yes — TimeLost is a free-to-play Steam title. Project Sparrow is paid (9.99 USD).
- Does Project Sparrow run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Project Sparrow is rated Deck Playable by Valve. TimeLost doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.