Choose Transpose
Choose Transpose if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Only side of the pairing. Transpose launched in 2018.
Transpose vs Timeworks
Transpose and Timeworks both land in Action, 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 Action, Casual on Steam. Transpose (2018) is 6 years older than Timeworks (2024). Timeworks scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Transpose (94.3% 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 Timeworks
Choose Timeworks if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Timeworks launched in 2024.
Both Transpose and Timeworks sit in Action and Casual on Steam, 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
 Transpose |  Timeworks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.3% positive (53 reviews) | 100% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Secret Location Inc. | Starworks Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- Transpose (2018) is 6 years older than Timeworks (2024).
- Timeworks scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Transpose (94.3% positive).
Transpose vs Timeworks — FAQ
- Should I play Transpose or Timeworks first?
- If you want chronology, Transpose (2018) came out before Timeworks (2024). 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 Transpose and Timeworks similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.