Choose Time Machine VR
Choose Time Machine VR if you want a Simulation experience. Time Machine VR launched in 2016.
Time Machine VR vs Ocean Rift
Time Machine VR and Ocean Rift 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. Time Machine VR (2016) is 1 year older than Ocean Rift (2017). Ocean Rift scores higher on Steam reviews (74.7% positive) than Time Machine VR (68.8% 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 Ocean Rift
Choose Ocean Rift if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ocean Rift launched in 2017.
Both Time Machine VR and Ocean Rift sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Time Machine VR |  Ocean Rift | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (80 reviews) | 74.7% positive (87 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Minority Media Inc. | Llyr ap Cenydd |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Time Machine VR (2016) is 1 year older than Ocean Rift (2017).
- Ocean Rift scores higher on Steam reviews (74.7% positive) than Time Machine VR (68.8% positive).
- Ocean Rift is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Time Machine VR (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
Time Machine VR vs Ocean Rift — FAQ
- Should I play Time Machine VR or Ocean Rift first?
- If you want chronology, Time Machine VR (2016) came out before Ocean Rift (2017). 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 Time Machine VR and Ocean Rift 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.