Choose Pixel Ripped 1995
Choose Pixel Ripped 1995 if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.8% positive across 119 reviews.
Pixel Ripped 1995 vs Time Loader
Pixel Ripped 1995 and Time Loader both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Pixel Ripped 1995 (2020) is 1 year older than Time Loader (2021). Pixel Ripped 1995 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Time Loader (81.4% 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 Time Loader
Choose Time Loader if you want a Simulation, Casual, and Racing game with Subtitle Options and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Time Loader launched in 2021.
Both Pixel Ripped 1995 and Time Loader sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Pixel Ripped 1995 |  Time Loader | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (119 reviews) | 81.4% positive (140 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ARVORE | Flazm |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Pixel Ripped 1995 (2020) is 1 year older than Time Loader (2021).
- Pixel Ripped 1995 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Time Loader (81.4% positive).
- Time Loader is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Pixel Ripped 1995 (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Time Loader is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pixel Ripped 1995 has no Deck rating yet.
Pixel Ripped 1995 vs Time Loader — FAQ
- Which is better, Pixel Ripped 1995 or Time Loader?
- On Steam reviews Pixel Ripped 1995 scores higher (95.8% positive) than Time Loader (81.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Pixel Ripped 1995 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Pixel Ripped 1995 or Time Loader first?
- If you want chronology, Pixel Ripped 1995 (2020) came out before Time Loader (2021). 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 Pixel Ripped 1995 and Time Loader similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.