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Burst Planet vs Time Raiders

Burst Planet and Time Raiders both land in Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, 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, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. Burst Planet (2021) is 2 years older than Time Raiders (2023). Time Raiders is free; Burst Planet is paid (19.99 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 Burst Planet

Choose Burst Planet if you want an Action, Sports, and Indie experience. Burst Planet launched in 2021.

Choose Time Raiders

Choose Time Raiders if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Time Raiders launched in 2023.

Both Burst Planet and Time Raiders sit in Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online 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

Burst Planet vs Time Raiders — Steam metadata comparison
Burst Planet — Steam game coverBurst PlanetTime Raiders — Steam game coverTime Raiders
Released20212023
GenresAction, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access, RacingAdventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price19.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews35.7% positive (14 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op
DevelopersKX GamesYOUZU SINGAPORE PTE LTD

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Burst Planet vs Time Raiders — FAQ

Should I play Burst Planet or Time Raiders first?
If you want chronology, Burst Planet (2021) came out before Time Raiders (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 Burst Planet and Time Raiders similar?
They overlap on Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, 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 Burst Planet and Time Raiders have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Burst Planet ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Time Raiders ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Is Time Raiders free?
Yes — Time Raiders is a free-to-play Steam title. Burst Planet is paid (19.99 USD).
Burst Planet vs Time Raiders — Verdict (2026) · imho.run