Choose Fourth Time Around
Choose Fourth Time Around if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Fourth Time Around launched in 2026.
Fourth Time Around vs Box of Broken Nails
Fourth Time Around and Box of Broken Nails 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. Box of Broken Nails (2025) is 1 year older than Fourth Time Around (2026). 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 Box of Broken Nails
Choose Box of Broken Nails if you want an Action and Simulation game with Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. Box of Broken Nails launched in 2025.
Both Fourth Time Around and Box of Broken Nails 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
 Fourth Time Around |  Box of Broken Nails | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 98.4% positive (128 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pennywhistle Studios | Cdodge, trushkeen |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Box of Broken Nails (2025) is 1 year older than Fourth Time Around (2026).
Fourth Time Around vs Box of Broken Nails — FAQ
- Should I play Fourth Time Around or Box of Broken Nails first?
- If you want chronology, Box of Broken Nails (2025) came out before Fourth Time Around (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 Fourth Time Around and Box of Broken Nails 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.