Choose It Is Ticking
Choose It Is Ticking if you want an Indie and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. It Is Ticking launched in 2023.
It Is Ticking vs vTERM ATC Simulator
It Is Ticking and vTERM ATC Simulator both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. It Is Ticking (2023) is 1 year older than vTERM ATC Simulator (2024). It Is Ticking is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than vTERM ATC Simulator (6.99 USD vs. 13.99 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 vTERM ATC Simulator
Choose vTERM ATC Simulator if you want a Simulation experience. vTERM ATC Simulator launched in 2024.
Both It Is Ticking and vTERM ATC Simulator sit in Strategy 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
 It Is Ticking |  vTERM ATC Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (40 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | YenThe Studio | Flightline Development |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- It Is Ticking (2023) is 1 year older than vTERM ATC Simulator (2024).
- It Is Ticking is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than vTERM ATC Simulator (6.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
It Is Ticking vs vTERM ATC Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play It Is Ticking or vTERM ATC Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, It Is Ticking (2023) came out before vTERM ATC Simulator (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 It Is Ticking and vTERM ATC Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.