Choose Tinyfolks
Choose Tinyfolks if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Tinyfolks launched in 2022.
Tinyfolks vs Thorny Times
Tinyfolks and Thorny Times both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. 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 Thorny Times
Choose Thorny Times if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing.
Both Tinyfolks and Thorny Times sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG 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
 Tinyfolks |  Thorny Times | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 93.4% positive (748 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pierre Vandermaesen | Aterdux Entertainment™ |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
Tinyfolks vs Thorny Times — FAQ
- Are Tinyfolks and Thorny Times similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG 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.