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Timespinner vs PSYCRON

Timespinner and PSYCRON both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Timespinner (2018) is 3 years older than PSYCRON (2021). PSYCRON scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Timespinner (84.6% 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 Timespinner

Choose Timespinner if you want an Indie and RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,643 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose PSYCRON

Choose PSYCRON if it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. PSYCRON launched in 2021.

Both Timespinner and PSYCRON sit in Action 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

Timespinner vs PSYCRON — Steam metadata comparison
Timespinner — Steam game coverTimespinnerPSYCRON — Steam game coverPSYCRON
Released20182021
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD6.99 USD
Steam reviews84.6% positive (1,643 reviews)94.7% positive (94 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersLunar Ray GamesMothware

Side by side

Timespinner vs PSYCRON — FAQ

Should I play Timespinner or PSYCRON first?
If you want chronology, Timespinner (2018) came out before PSYCRON (2021). 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 Timespinner and PSYCRON similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Does PSYCRON have multiplayer like Timespinner?
No. Timespinner supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while PSYCRON is listed as single-player only.
Does Timespinner run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Timespinner is rated Deck Verified by Valve. PSYCRON doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Timespinner vs PSYCRON — Verdict (2026) · imho.run