Choose Quantum Break
Choose Quantum Break if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 7,224 Steam reviews back the pick.
Quantum Break vs Timewell: Trail of Celestes
Quantum Break and Timewell: Trail of Celestes both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Quantum Break (2016) is 6 years older than Timewell: Trail of Celestes (2022). Timewell: Trail of Celestes scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than Quantum Break (83.6% 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 Timewell: Trail of Celestes
Choose Timewell: Trail of Celestes if you want a Simulation and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Timewell: Trail of Celestes launched in 2022.
Both Quantum Break and Timewell: Trail of Celestes sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (83.6% vs 84.6% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Quantum Break |  Timewell: Trail of Celestes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.6% positive (7,224 reviews) | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Remedy Entertainment | OZBER CIN |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Quantum Break (2016) is 6 years older than Timewell: Trail of Celestes (2022).
- Timewell: Trail of Celestes scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than Quantum Break (83.6% positive).
- Timewell: Trail of Celestes is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Quantum Break (17.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Quantum Break is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Timewell: Trail of Celestes has no Deck rating yet.
Quantum Break vs Timewell: Trail of Celestes — FAQ
- Should I play Quantum Break or Timewell: Trail of Celestes first?
- If you want chronology, Quantum Break (2016) came out before Timewell: Trail of Celestes (2022). 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 Quantum Break and Timewell: Trail of Celestes similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Quantum Break run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Quantum Break is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Timewell: Trail of Celestes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.