Choose Time Lock VR 2
Choose Time Lock VR 2 if you want the Tracked Controller Support, VR Only, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Time Lock VR 2 launched in 2022.
Time Lock VR 2 vs Dungeon Shifters
Time Lock VR 2 and Dungeon Shifters both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Time Lock VR 2 (2022) is 3 years older than Dungeon Shifters (2025). Dungeon Shifters is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Time Lock VR 2 (4.99 USD vs. 16.99 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 Dungeon Shifters
Choose Dungeon Shifters if you want a RPG and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dungeon Shifters launched in 2025.
Both Time Lock VR 2 and Dungeon Shifters sit in Action, 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
 Time Lock VR 2 |  Dungeon Shifters | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.2% positive (112 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | WR-VRG | Shifting Realms |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Time Lock VR 2 (2022) is 3 years older than Dungeon Shifters (2025).
- Dungeon Shifters is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Time Lock VR 2 (4.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
Time Lock VR 2 vs Dungeon Shifters — FAQ
- Should I play Time Lock VR 2 or Dungeon Shifters first?
- If you want chronology, Time Lock VR 2 (2022) came out before Dungeon Shifters (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 Time Lock VR 2 and Dungeon Shifters similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.