Choose Timespinner
Choose Timespinner if you want an Indie and RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,643 Steam reviews back the pick.
Timespinner vs Xanthiom 2
Timespinner and Xanthiom 2 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 8 years older than Xanthiom 2 (2026). Timespinner has co-op; Xanthiom 2 does not. 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 Xanthiom 2
Choose Xanthiom 2 if you want the Camera Comfort and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Xanthiom 2 launched in 2026.
Both Timespinner and Xanthiom 2 sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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 |  Xanthiom 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (1,643 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lunar Ray Games | MathanGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Timespinner (2018) is 8 years older than Xanthiom 2 (2026).
- Timespinner has co-op; Xanthiom 2 does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Timespinner vs Xanthiom 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Timespinner or Xanthiom 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Timespinner (2018) came out before Xanthiom 2 (2026). 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 Xanthiom 2 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 Xanthiom 2 have multiplayer like Timespinner?
- No. Timespinner supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Xanthiom 2 is listed as single-player only.
- Do Timespinner and Xanthiom 2 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.