Choose Refactor
Choose Refactor if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Refactor launched in 2022.
Refactor vs Time Walker: Dark World
Refactor and Time Walker: Dark World both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Refactor (2022) is 1 year older than Time Walker: Dark World (2023). Time Walker: Dark World scores higher on Steam reviews (83.6% positive) than Refactor (79.3% 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 Time Walker: Dark World
Choose Time Walker: Dark World if you want an Indie experience. Time Walker: Dark World launched in 2023.
Both Refactor and Time Walker: Dark World sit in Strategy 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
 Refactor |  Time Walker: Dark World | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 0.74 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.3% positive (92 reviews) | 83.6% positive (177 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GAGA | Heartfun |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Refactor (2022) is 1 year older than Time Walker: Dark World (2023).
- Time Walker: Dark World scores higher on Steam reviews (83.6% positive) than Refactor (79.3% positive).
- Refactor is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Time Walker: Dark World (0.74 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Refactor is Deck Unsupported, Time Walker: Dark World is Deck Playable.
Refactor vs Time Walker: Dark World — FAQ
- Should I play Refactor or Time Walker: Dark World first?
- If you want chronology, Refactor (2022) came out before Time Walker: Dark World (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 Refactor and Time Walker: Dark World similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.