Choose BONEWORKS
Choose BONEWORKS if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 29,446 Steam reviews back the pick.
BONEWORKS vs Time Hacker
BONEWORKS and Time Hacker 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. BONEWORKS (2019) is 6 years older than Time Hacker (2025). BONEWORKS scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Time Hacker (58.8% 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 Hacker
Choose Time Hacker if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Time Hacker launched in 2025.
Both BONEWORKS and Time Hacker 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
 BONEWORKS |  Time Hacker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.7% positive (29,446 reviews) | 58.8% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stress Level Zero | Joy Way |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- BONEWORKS (2019) is 6 years older than Time Hacker (2025).
- BONEWORKS scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Time Hacker (58.8% positive).
- Time Hacker is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than BONEWORKS (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- BONEWORKS is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Time Hacker has no Deck rating yet.
BONEWORKS vs Time Hacker — FAQ
- Should I play BONEWORKS or Time Hacker first?
- If you want chronology, BONEWORKS (2019) came out before Time Hacker (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 BONEWORKS and Time Hacker 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.