Choose Chronology
Choose Chronology if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chronology launched in 2014.
Chronology vs Timeshift
Chronology and Timeshift both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Chronology (2014) is 10 years older than Timeshift (2024). Timeshift scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Chronology (86.8% 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 Timeshift
Choose Timeshift if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Timeshift launched in 2024.
Both Chronology and Timeshift sit in 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
 Chronology |  Timeshift | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.8% positive (205 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bedtime Digital Games | Typha |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Chronology (2014) is 10 years older than Timeshift (2024).
- Timeshift scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Chronology (86.8% positive).
- Chronology is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Timeshift (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Chronology is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Timeshift has no Deck rating yet.
Chronology vs Timeshift — FAQ
- Should I play Chronology or Timeshift first?
- If you want chronology, Chronology (2014) came out before Timeshift (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 Chronology and Timeshift similar?
- They overlap on 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 Chronology run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Chronology is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Timeshift doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.