Choose Noctropolis
Choose Noctropolis if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Noctropolis launched in 2015.
Noctropolis vs Timelapse
Noctropolis and Timelapse 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. Noctropolis (2015) is 1 year older than Timelapse (2016). Noctropolis scores higher on Steam reviews (84% positive) than Timelapse (80.6% positive). 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 Timelapse
Choose Timelapse if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Timelapse launched in 2016.
Both Noctropolis and Timelapse 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
 Noctropolis |  Timelapse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84% positive (81 reviews) | 80.6% positive (36 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Flashpoint Productions, Nightdive Studios | GTE Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Noctropolis (2015) is 1 year older than Timelapse (2016).
- Noctropolis scores higher on Steam reviews (84% positive) than Timelapse (80.6% positive).
- Timelapse is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Noctropolis (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Noctropolis is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Timelapse has no Deck rating yet.
Noctropolis vs Timelapse — FAQ
- Should I play Noctropolis or Timelapse first?
- If you want chronology, Noctropolis (2015) came out before Timelapse (2016). 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 Noctropolis and Timelapse 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 Noctropolis run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Noctropolis is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Timelapse doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.