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Norbert's Diary vs Where Time Ends

Norbert's Diary and Where Time Ends both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Norbert's Diary (2025) is 1 year older than Where Time Ends (2026). Where Time Ends is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Norbert's Diary (1.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 Norbert's Diary

Choose Norbert's Diary if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Norbert's Diary launched in 2025.

Choose Where Time Ends

Choose Where Time Ends if you want a Casual game with Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. Where Time Ends launched in 2026.

Both Norbert's Diary and Where Time Ends sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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

Norbert's Diary vs Where Time Ends — Steam metadata comparison
Norbert's Diary — Steam game coverNorbert's DiaryWhere Time Ends — Steam game coverWhere Time Ends
Released20252026
GenresIndie, Adventure, SimulationIndie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersAmiragianAntoner

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Norbert's Diary vs Where Time Ends — FAQ

Should I play Norbert's Diary or Where Time Ends first?
If you want chronology, Norbert's Diary (2025) came out before Where Time Ends (2026). 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 Norbert's Diary and Where Time Ends similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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.
Norbert's Diary vs Where Time Ends — Verdict (2026) · imho.run