Choose Time Machine VR
Choose Time Machine VR if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. Time Machine VR launched in 2016.
Time Machine VR vs Time Transit VR
Time Machine VR and Time Transit VR both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Time Machine VR (2016) is 3 years older than Time Transit VR (2019). Time Transit VR scores higher on Steam reviews (77.4% 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 Time Transit VR
Choose Time Transit VR if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Time Transit VR launched in 2019.
Both Time Machine VR and Time Transit VR sit in 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 |  Time Transit VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (80 reviews) | 77.4% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Minority Media Inc. | FreetimeStudio |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Time Machine VR (2016) is 3 years older than Time Transit VR (2019).
- Time Transit VR scores higher on Steam reviews (77.4% positive) than Time Machine VR (68.8% positive).
- Time Transit VR is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Time Machine VR (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
Time Machine VR vs Time Transit VR — FAQ
- Should I play Time Machine VR or Time Transit VR first?
- If you want chronology, Time Machine VR (2016) came out before Time Transit VR (2019). 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 Time Transit VR similar?
- They overlap on 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.