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From atom to modern vs Time Re:Quest

From atom to modern and Time Re:Quest both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. From atom to modern (2022) is 2 years older than Time Re:Quest (2024). From atom to modern is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Time Re:Quest (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 From atom to modern

Choose From atom to modern if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. From atom to modern launched in 2022.

Choose Time Re:Quest

Choose Time Re:Quest if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Time Re:Quest launched in 2024.

Both From atom to modern and Time Re:Quest sit in Simulation 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

From atom to modern vs Time Re:Quest — Steam metadata comparison
From atom to modern — Steam game coverFrom atom to modernTime Re:Quest — Steam game coverTime Re:Quest
Released20222024
GenresStrategy, Indie, Simulation, CasualSimulation
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersYamateima shouganai

Side by side

From atom to modern vs Time Re:Quest — FAQ

Should I play From atom to modern or Time Re:Quest first?
If you want chronology, From atom to modern (2022) came out before Time Re:Quest (2024). 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 From atom to modern and Time Re:Quest similar?
They overlap on Simulation 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.
From atom to modern vs Time Re:Quest — Verdict (2026) · imho.run