Choose Island Time VR
Choose Island Time VR if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Island Time VR launched in 2018.
Island Time VR vs Gnomes & Goblins
Island Time VR and Gnomes & Goblins both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Island Time VR (2018) is 2 years older than Gnomes & Goblins (2020). Gnomes & Goblins scores higher on Steam reviews (73.1% positive) than Island Time VR (60.3% 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 Gnomes & Goblins
Choose Gnomes & Goblins if you want an Adventure experience. Gnomes & Goblins launched in 2020.
Both Island Time VR and Gnomes & Goblins sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Island Time VR |  Gnomes & Goblins | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.3% positive (63 reviews) | 73.1% positive (78 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Flight School Studio | Wevr, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Island Time VR (2018) is 2 years older than Gnomes & Goblins (2020).
- Gnomes & Goblins scores higher on Steam reviews (73.1% positive) than Island Time VR (60.3% positive).
- Island Time VR is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Gnomes & Goblins (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Island Time VR vs Gnomes & Goblins — FAQ
- Should I play Island Time VR or Gnomes & Goblins first?
- If you want chronology, Island Time VR (2018) came out before Gnomes & Goblins (2020). 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 Island Time VR and Gnomes & Goblins similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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.