Choose Timberman
Choose Timberman if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,699 Steam reviews back the pick.
Timberman vs Direct
Timberman and Direct both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Timberman (2015) is 2 years older than Direct (2017). Timberman scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Direct (48% 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 Direct
Choose Direct if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Direct launched in 2017.
Both Timberman and Direct sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Timberman |  Direct | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (1,699 reviews) | 48% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Digital Melody | ToastieLabs |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Timberman (2015) is 2 years older than Direct (2017).
- Timberman scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Direct (48% positive).
- Direct is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Timberman (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
- Timberman is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Direct has no Deck rating yet.
Timberman vs Direct — FAQ
- Should I play Timberman or Direct first?
- If you want chronology, Timberman (2015) came out before Direct (2017). 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 Timberman and Direct similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Direct have multiplayer like Timberman?
- No. Timberman supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Direct is listed as single-player only.
- Does Timberman run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Timberman is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Direct doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.