Choose Time Machine VR
Choose Time Machine VR if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. Time Machine VR launched in 2016.
Time Machine VR vs Atlantis VR
Time Machine VR and Atlantis VR both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Time Machine VR (2016) is 1 year older than Atlantis VR (2017). Time Machine VR scores higher on Steam reviews (68.8% positive) than Atlantis VR (47.6% 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 Atlantis VR
Choose Atlantis VR if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Atlantis VR launched in 2017.
Both Time Machine VR and Atlantis VR sit in Simulation 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 |  Atlantis VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (80 reviews) | 47.6% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Minority Media Inc. | MMEU |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Time Machine VR (2016) is 1 year older than Atlantis VR (2017).
- Time Machine VR scores higher on Steam reviews (68.8% positive) than Atlantis VR (47.6% positive).
- Atlantis VR is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Time Machine VR (1.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
Time Machine VR vs Atlantis VR — FAQ
- Should I play Time Machine VR or Atlantis VR first?
- If you want chronology, Time Machine VR (2016) came out before Atlantis VR (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 Atlantis VR similar?
- They overlap on 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.