Choose Timberman VS
Choose Timberman VS if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Timberman VS launched in 2018.
Timberman VS vs Off the Beaten Track
Timberman VS and Off the Beaten Track both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Casual on Steam. Timberman VS (2018) is 8 years older than Off the Beaten Track (2026). Off the Beaten Track scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Timberman VS (83.2% 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 Off the Beaten Track
Choose Off the Beaten Track if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Off the Beaten Track launched in 2026.
Both Timberman VS and Off the Beaten Track sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Timberman VS |  Off the Beaten Track | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.2% positive (179 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Digital Melody | Blackroot Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Timberman VS (2018) is 8 years older than Off the Beaten Track (2026).
- Off the Beaten Track scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Timberman VS (83.2% positive).
- Timberman VS is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Off the Beaten Track (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Timberman VS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Off the Beaten Track has no Deck rating yet.
Timberman VS vs Off the Beaten Track — FAQ
- Should I play Timberman VS or Off the Beaten Track first?
- If you want chronology, Timberman VS (2018) came out before Off the Beaten Track (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 Timberman VS and Off the Beaten Track similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does Timberman VS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Timberman VS is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Off the Beaten Track doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.