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Timespinner vs GEARS STORY

Timespinner and GEARS STORY both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Timespinner (2018) is 6 years older than GEARS STORY (2024). GEARS STORY is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Timespinner (0.99 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 an Action, 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 GEARS STORY

Choose GEARS STORY if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. GEARS STORY launched in 2024.

Both Timespinner and GEARS STORY sit in 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 GEARS STORY — Steam metadata comparison
Timespinner — Steam game coverTimespinnerGEARS STORY — Steam game coverGEARS STORY
Released20182024
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAdventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews84.6% positive (1,643 reviews)—
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersLunar Ray GamesKITTYPOOL

Side by side

Timespinner vs GEARS STORY — FAQ

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