Choose Stonehearth
Choose Stonehearth if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 72.1% positive across 5,812 reviews.
Stonehearth vs Timber and Stone
Stonehearth and Timber and Stone both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Timber and Stone (2015) is 3 years older than Stonehearth (2018). Stonehearth scores higher on Steam reviews (72.1% positive) than Timber and Stone (42.7% positive). 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 Timber and Stone
Choose Timber and Stone if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Timber and Stone launched in 2015.
Both Stonehearth and Timber and Stone sit in Strategy 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
 Stonehearth |  Timber and Stone | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2015 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.1% positive (5,812 reviews) | 42.7% positive (459 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Radiant Entertainment | Games by Robert, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Timber and Stone (2015) is 3 years older than Stonehearth (2018).
- Stonehearth scores higher on Steam reviews (72.1% positive) than Timber and Stone (42.7% positive).
- Timber and Stone is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Stonehearth (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Stonehearth has co-op; Timber and Stone does not.
- Stonehearth is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Timber and Stone has no Deck rating yet.
Stonehearth vs Timber and Stone — FAQ
- Which is better, Stonehearth or Timber and Stone?
- On Steam reviews Stonehearth scores higher (72.1% positive) than Timber and Stone (42.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Stonehearth is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Stonehearth or Timber and Stone first?
- If you want chronology, Timber and Stone (2015) came out before Stonehearth (2018). 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 Stonehearth and Timber and Stone similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Timber and Stone have multiplayer like Stonehearth?
- No. Stonehearth supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Timber and Stone is listed as single-player only.
- Does Stonehearth run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Stonehearth is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Timber and Stone doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.