Choose Timespinner
Choose Timespinner if you want a 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.
Timespinner vs IN THE DARK
Timespinner and IN THE DARK both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Timespinner (2018) is 3 years older than IN THE DARK (2021). IN THE DARK is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Timespinner (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 IN THE DARK
Choose IN THE DARK if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. IN THE DARK launched in 2021.
Both Timespinner and IN THE DARK sit in Action, 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
 Timespinner |  IN THE DARK | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (1,643 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lunar Ray Games | Jasper Tucker |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Timespinner (2018) is 3 years older than IN THE DARK (2021).
- IN THE DARK is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Timespinner (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Timespinner has co-op; IN THE DARK does not.
- Timespinner is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; IN THE DARK has no Deck rating yet.
Timespinner vs IN THE DARK — FAQ
- Should I play Timespinner or IN THE DARK first?
- If you want chronology, Timespinner (2018) came out before IN THE DARK (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 IN THE DARK similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does IN THE DARK have multiplayer like Timespinner?
- No. Timespinner supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while IN THE DARK is listed as single-player only.
- Does Timespinner run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Timespinner is rated Deck Verified by Valve. IN THE DARK doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.