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Timespinner vs Phantom Tides

Timespinner and Phantom Tides 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 6 years older than Phantom Tides (2024). Phantom Tides is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Timespinner (3.99 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 Phantom Tides

Choose Phantom Tides if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Phantom Tides launched in 2024.

Both Timespinner and Phantom Tides 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 Phantom Tides — Steam metadata comparison
Timespinner — Steam game coverTimespinnerPhantom Tides — Steam game coverPhantom Tides
Released20182024
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews84.6% positive (1,643 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersLunar Ray GamesKochaloch Games

Side by side

Timespinner vs Phantom Tides — FAQ

Should I play Timespinner or Phantom Tides first?
If you want chronology, Timespinner (2018) came out before Phantom Tides (2024). 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 Phantom Tides 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 Phantom Tides have multiplayer like Timespinner?
No. Timespinner supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Phantom Tides is listed as single-player only.
Does Timespinner run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Timespinner is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Phantom Tides doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Timespinner vs Phantom Tides — Verdict (2026) · imho.run