Choose A.N.N.E
Choose A.N.N.E if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. A.N.N.E launched in 2019.
A.N.N.E vs Timespinner
A.N.N.E and Timespinner both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Timespinner (2018) is 1 year older than A.N.N.E (2019). Timespinner scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than A.N.N.E (43.8% 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 Timespinner
Choose Timespinner if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,643 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both A.N.N.E and Timespinner sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 A.N.N.E |  Timespinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 43.8% positive (16 reviews) | 84.6% positive (1,643 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Gamesbymo Inc. | Lunar Ray Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Timespinner (2018) is 1 year older than A.N.N.E (2019).
- Timespinner scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than A.N.N.E (43.8% positive).
- A.N.N.E is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Timespinner (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Timespinner has co-op; A.N.N.E does not.
- Timespinner is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; A.N.N.E has no Deck rating yet.
A.N.N.E vs Timespinner — FAQ
- Should I play A.N.N.E or Timespinner first?
- If you want chronology, Timespinner (2018) came out before A.N.N.E (2019). 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 A.N.N.E and Timespinner similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 A.N.N.E have multiplayer like Timespinner?
- No. Timespinner supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while A.N.N.E is listed as single-player only.