Choose TimeShift™
Choose TimeShift™ if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. TimeShift™ launched in 2009.
TimeShift™ vs SUPERHOT
TimeShift™ and SUPERHOT both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. TimeShift™ (2009) is 7 years older than SUPERHOT (2016). SUPERHOT scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than TimeShift™ (76.3% 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 SUPERHOT
Choose SUPERHOT if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.9% positive across 16,075 reviews.
Both TimeShift™ and SUPERHOT sit in Action 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
 TimeShift™ |  SUPERHOT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.3% positive (582 reviews) | 90.9% positive (16,075 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Saber Interactive | SUPERHOT Team |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- TimeShift™ (2009) is 7 years older than SUPERHOT (2016).
- SUPERHOT scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than TimeShift™ (76.3% positive).
- TimeShift™ is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than SUPERHOT (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: TimeShift™ is Deck Playable, SUPERHOT is Deck Verified.
TimeShift™ vs SUPERHOT — FAQ
- Which is better, TimeShift™ or SUPERHOT?
- On Steam reviews SUPERHOT scores higher (90.9% positive) than TimeShift™ (76.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, SUPERHOT is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play TimeShift™ or SUPERHOT first?
- If you want chronology, TimeShift™ (2009) came out before SUPERHOT (2016). 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 TimeShift™ and SUPERHOT similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 SUPERHOT have multiplayer like TimeShift™?
- No. TimeShift™ supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while SUPERHOT is listed as single-player only.