The Talos Principle 2 vs Hourglass
The Talos Principle 2 and Hourglass both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Hourglass (2021) is 2 years older than The Talos Principle 2 (2023). The Talos Principle 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Hourglass (80.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Talos Principle 2 |  Hourglass | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (8,242 reviews) | 80.6% positive (144 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Croteam | Cyberwave |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Hourglass (2021) is 2 years older than The Talos Principle 2 (2023).
- The Talos Principle 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Hourglass (80.6% positive).
- Hourglass is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Talos Principle 2 (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
The Talos Principle 2 vs Hourglass — FAQ
- Which is better, The Talos Principle 2 or Hourglass?
- On Steam reviews The Talos Principle 2 scores higher (94.7% positive) than Hourglass (80.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Talos Principle 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 The Talos Principle 2 or Hourglass first?
- If you want chronology, Hourglass (2021) came out before The Talos Principle 2 (2023). 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 The Talos Principle 2 and Hourglass similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do The Talos Principle 2 and Hourglass both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.