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Valheim vs Time is Life

Valheim and Time is Life both land in Adventure, RPG 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Time is Life (2024) is 2 years older than Valheim (2026). Time is Life is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Valheim (17.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). 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 Valheim

Choose Valheim if you want an Action and Indie game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 552,569 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Time is Life

Choose Time is Life if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Time is Life launched in 2024.

Both Valheim and Time is Life sit in Adventure and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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

Valheim vs Time is Life — Steam metadata comparison
Valheim — Steam game coverValheimTime is Life — Steam game coverTime is Life
Released20262024
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAdventure, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price29.99 USD17.99 USD
Steam reviews93.8% positive (552,569 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersIron Gate ABSaedasRealm

Side by side

Valheim vs Time is Life — FAQ

Should I play Valheim or Time is Life first?
If you want chronology, Time is Life (2024) came out before Valheim (2026). 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 Valheim and Time is Life similar?
They overlap on Adventure, RPG 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 both Valheim and Time is Life have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Valheim ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Time is Life ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Does Valheim run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Valheim is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Time is Life doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Valheim vs Time is Life — Verdict (2026) · imho.run