Choose Rescue bomber
Choose Rescue bomber if you want an Indie experience. Rescue bomber launched in 2019.
Rescue bomber vs Time Bandit
Rescue bomber and Time Bandit 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. Rescue bomber (2019) is 4 years older than Time Bandit (2023). Time Bandit is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Rescue bomber (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Time Bandit
Choose Time Bandit if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Time Bandit launched in 2023.
Both Rescue bomber and Time Bandit sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Rescue bomber |  Time Bandit | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 10% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Laughing Fox Games | MicroDeal Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Rescue bomber (2019) is 4 years older than Time Bandit (2023).
- Time Bandit is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Rescue bomber (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Rescue bomber vs Time Bandit — FAQ
- Should I play Rescue bomber or Time Bandit first?
- If you want chronology, Rescue bomber (2019) came out before Time Bandit (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 Rescue bomber and Time Bandit 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.
- Do both Rescue bomber and Time Bandit have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Rescue bomber ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Time Bandit ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.