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Timespinner vs Nihilsearch

Timespinner and Nihilsearch 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 4 years older than Nihilsearch (2022). Nihilsearch is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Timespinner (9.99 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 Timespinner

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

Choose Nihilsearch

Choose Nihilsearch if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nihilsearch launched in 2022.

Both Timespinner and Nihilsearch 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 vs Nihilsearch — Steam metadata comparison
Timespinner — Steam game coverTimespinnerNihilsearch — Steam game coverNihilsearch
Released20182022
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews84.6% positive (1,643 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersLunar Ray GamesTeam_Bug

Side by side

Timespinner vs Nihilsearch — FAQ

Should I play Timespinner or Nihilsearch first?
If you want chronology, Timespinner (2018) came out before Nihilsearch (2022). 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 Nihilsearch 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 Nihilsearch have multiplayer like Timespinner?
No. Timespinner supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Nihilsearch is listed as single-player only.
Does Timespinner run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Timespinner is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Nihilsearch doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Timespinner vs Nihilsearch — Verdict (2026) · imho.run