Choose Time Lock VR 1
Choose Time Lock VR 1 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Time Lock VR 1 launched in 2017.
Time Lock VR 1 vs Time Lock VR 2
Time Lock VR 1 and Time Lock VR 2 both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Time Lock VR 1 (2017) is 5 years older than Time Lock VR 2 (2022). Time Lock VR 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Time Lock VR 1 (75.7% 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 Time Lock VR 2
Choose Time Lock VR 2 if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.2% positive across 112 reviews.
Both Time Lock VR 1 and Time Lock VR 2 sit in Action, 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
 Time Lock VR 1 |  Time Lock VR 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.7% positive (378 reviews) | 90.2% positive (112 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | WR-VRG | WR-VRG |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Time Lock VR 1 (2017) is 5 years older than Time Lock VR 2 (2022).
- Time Lock VR 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Time Lock VR 1 (75.7% positive).
- Time Lock VR 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Time Lock VR 1 (16.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Time Lock VR 1 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Time Lock VR 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Time Lock VR 1 vs Time Lock VR 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Time Lock VR 1 or Time Lock VR 2?
- On Steam reviews Time Lock VR 2 scores higher (90.2% positive) than Time Lock VR 1 (75.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Time Lock VR 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Time Lock VR 1 or Time Lock VR 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Time Lock VR 1 (2017) came out before Time Lock VR 2 (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 Time Lock VR 1 and Time Lock VR 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.