Choose HappyFunland
Choose HappyFunland if you want an Action experience. HappyFunland launched in 2024.
HappyFunland vs The Time Machine
HappyFunland and The Time Machine sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: HappyFunland (2024) is 1 year older than The Time Machine (2025). The Time Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than HappyFunland (75.8% positive). The Time Machine is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than HappyFunland (9.34 USD vs. 17.49 USD). 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 an Indie and Adventure game with Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Time Machine launched in 2025.
Both HappyFunland and The Time Machine ship Tracked Controller Support and VR Only on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 HappyFunland |  The Time Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 17.49 USD | 9.34 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.8% positive (33 reviews) | 100% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Spectral Illusions | Lionel Marsden |
Side by side
- HappyFunland (2024) is 1 year older than The Time Machine (2025).
- The Time Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than HappyFunland (75.8% positive).
- The Time Machine is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than HappyFunland (9.34 USD vs. 17.49 USD).
- The Time Machine is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; HappyFunland has no Deck rating yet.
HappyFunland vs The Time Machine — FAQ
- Should I play HappyFunland or The Time Machine first?
- If you want chronology, HappyFunland (2024) 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.