Choose Vampyr
Choose Vampyr if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 8,805 Steam reviews back the pick.
Vampyr vs MY TIME ALIVE
Vampyr and MY TIME ALIVE both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Vampyr (2018) is 3 years older than MY TIME ALIVE (2021). MY TIME ALIVE scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Vampyr (76.5% 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 MY TIME ALIVE
Choose MY TIME ALIVE if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 98% cheaper on the Steam Store. MY TIME ALIVE launched in 2021.
Both Vampyr and MY TIME ALIVE sit in Action and RPG 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
 Vampyr |  MY TIME ALIVE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.5% positive (8,805 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DONTNOD Entertainment | Barty Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Vampyr (2018) is 3 years older than MY TIME ALIVE (2021).
- MY TIME ALIVE scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Vampyr (76.5% positive).
- MY TIME ALIVE is currently ~98% cheaper on Steam than Vampyr (0.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Vampyr is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; MY TIME ALIVE has no Deck rating yet.
Vampyr vs MY TIME ALIVE — FAQ
- Should I play Vampyr or MY TIME ALIVE first?
- If you want chronology, Vampyr (2018) came out before MY TIME ALIVE (2021). 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 Vampyr and MY TIME ALIVE similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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 Vampyr run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Vampyr is rated Deck Verified by Valve. MY TIME ALIVE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.