Choose The Temporal Invasion
Choose The Temporal Invasion if you want a Simulation experience. The Temporal Invasion launched in 2016.
The Temporal Invasion vs INDUSTRIA
The Temporal Invasion and INDUSTRIA both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Temporal Invasion (2016) is 5 years older than INDUSTRIA (2021). INDUSTRIA scores higher on Steam reviews (74.5% positive) than The Temporal Invasion (66.7% 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 INDUSTRIA
Choose INDUSTRIA if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,454 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both The Temporal Invasion and INDUSTRIA sit in 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
 The Temporal Invasion |  INDUSTRIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (66 reviews) | 74.5% positive (1,454 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hybriona Technologies LLP | Bleakmill |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Temporal Invasion (2016) is 5 years older than INDUSTRIA (2021).
- INDUSTRIA scores higher on Steam reviews (74.5% positive) than The Temporal Invasion (66.7% positive).
- INDUSTRIA is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than The Temporal Invasion (1.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
The Temporal Invasion vs INDUSTRIA — FAQ
- Should I play The Temporal Invasion or INDUSTRIA first?
- If you want chronology, The Temporal Invasion (2016) came out before INDUSTRIA (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 The Temporal Invasion and INDUSTRIA similar?
- They overlap on 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.