Choose A Fisherman's Tale
Choose A Fisherman's Tale if it matches what drew you to this matchup. A Fisherman's Tale launched in 2019.
A Fisherman's Tale vs The Time Machine
A Fisherman's Tale and The Time Machine 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. A Fisherman's Tale (2019) is 6 years older than The Time Machine (2025). The Time Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than A Fisherman's Tale (92.7% 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 The Time Machine
Choose The Time Machine if you want the Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Time Machine launched in 2025.
Both A Fisherman's Tale and The Time Machine sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 A Fisherman's Tale |  The Time Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.34 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.7% positive (725 reviews) | 100% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | InnerspaceVR | Lionel Marsden |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- A Fisherman's Tale (2019) is 6 years older than The Time Machine (2025).
- The Time Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than A Fisherman's Tale (92.7% positive).
- The Time Machine is currently ~7% cheaper on Steam than A Fisherman's Tale (9.34 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
A Fisherman's Tale vs The Time Machine — FAQ
- Should I play A Fisherman's Tale or The Time Machine first?
- If you want chronology, A Fisherman's Tale (2019) came out before The Time Machine (2025). 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 A Fisherman's Tale and The Time Machine 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.