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Beta MAX vs TimeK

Beta MAX and TimeK both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. TimeK (2023) is 1 year older than Beta MAX (2024). Beta MAX is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than TimeK (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Beta MAX

Choose Beta MAX if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. Beta MAX launched in 2024.

Choose TimeK

Choose TimeK if it matches what drew you to this matchup. TimeK launched in 2023.

Both Beta MAX and TimeK sit in Action 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

Beta MAX vs TimeK — Steam metadata comparison
Beta MAX — Steam game coverBeta MAXTimeK — Steam game coverTimeK
Released20242023
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD11.99 USD
Steam reviews8 reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersNexcideT.G.digitalsoft

Side by side

Beta MAX vs TimeK — FAQ

Should I play Beta MAX or TimeK first?
If you want chronology, TimeK (2023) came out before Beta MAX (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 Beta MAX and TimeK similar?
They overlap on Action 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.
Beta MAX vs TimeK — Verdict (2026) · imho.run