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Mining Odyssey vs Timeworks

Mining Odyssey and Timeworks both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Mining Odyssey (2022) is 2 years older than Timeworks (2024). Mining Odyssey is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Timeworks (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Mining Odyssey

Choose Mining Odyssey if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mining Odyssey launched in 2022.

Choose Timeworks

Choose Timeworks if you want a Casual experience. Timeworks launched in 2024.

Both Mining Odyssey and Timeworks sit in Action and Indie 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

Mining Odyssey vs Timeworks — Steam metadata comparison
Mining Odyssey — Steam game coverMining OdysseyTimeworks — Steam game coverTimeworks
Released20222024
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews100% positive (52 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersScarlet WhaleStarworks Studios

Side by side

Mining Odyssey vs Timeworks — FAQ

Should I play Mining Odyssey or Timeworks first?
If you want chronology, Mining Odyssey (2022) came out before Timeworks (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 Mining Odyssey and Timeworks similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
Mining Odyssey vs Timeworks — Verdict (2026) · imho.run