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 Gear Path
Timespinner and Gear Path 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. Gear Path (2017) is 1 year older than Timespinner (2018). Gear Path 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 Gear Path
Choose Gear Path if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gear Path launched in 2017.
Both Timespinner and Gear Path 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 |  Gear Path | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (1,643 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lunar Ray Games | GooDCrafter |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Gear Path (2017) is 1 year older than Timespinner (2018).
- Gear Path is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Timespinner (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Timespinner has co-op; Gear Path does not.
- Timespinner is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Gear Path has no Deck rating yet.
Timespinner vs Gear Path — FAQ
- Should I play Timespinner or Gear Path first?
- If you want chronology, Gear Path (2017) came out before Timespinner (2018). 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 Gear Path 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 Gear Path have multiplayer like Timespinner?
- No. Timespinner supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Gear Path is listed as single-player only.
- Does Timespinner run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Timespinner is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Gear Path doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.