Rank 01Why this
Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like Time Wasters.
- $7.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Games like Time Wasters
- 31 games
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The closest matches to Time Wasters: Army of Ruin, Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, Nova Drift, Star Survivor, and Bounty of One. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Time Wasters.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 03- $8.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Time Wasters
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Proton Studio
- Price: $4.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 87% of 1,411 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, RPG, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Sharp but not overwhelming pacing
- Unique special levels tied to unlocking captains
- Atmospheric
- Relaxing
- Bullet hell survival
- Captain unlocks
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Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Time Wasters.
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Why this: Also Arena Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Time Wasters.
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Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Time Wasters.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Army of Ruin
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like Time Wasters.
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
Why this: Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Time Wasters.
About Time Wasters
The closest matches to Time Wasters: Army of Ruin, Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, Nova Drift, Star Survivor, and Bounty of One. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Time Wasters is your kind of game, the closest matches are Army of Ruin, Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok and Nova Drift — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric and relaxing, and single out its bullet hell survival and captain unlocks. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Time Wasters is a space-themed horde survival game developed and published by Proton Studio in 2023, priced at $4.99. Players engage in bullet-hell survival across map outposts, unlocking twelve captains as they progress through the game's systems and special levels. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as atmospheric and relaxing, with sharp but not overwhelming pacing that emphasizes tactical positioning. Unique special levels are tied to unlocking captains, providing distinct incentives for continued play. The game supports solo-only play with challenging difficulty across medium-length sessions designed for short bursts. Time Wasters holds an 87% positive rating from 1,411 Steam reviews and is verified on Steam Deck.
About Time Wasters: Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.
Is Time Wasters worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 1,411 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $4.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 32 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 15 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Sharp but not overwhelming pacing
- Unique special levels tied to unlocking captains
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This game is completely ruined by one of the worst characters of any game: Corosia. The one time I was close to beating her solo run, the game crashed. Screw this. Also, the devs use AI. booooooooo”
“No agency just stress incarnate. Weird upgrades and a need to babysit outposts make this game just stressful instead of fun.”
People who play it also play: Army of Ruin, Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, Nova Drift
Frequently asked about Time Wasters
Can I run it?
Is Time Wasters verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Time Wasters is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Time Wasters cost?
Time Wasters is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Time Wasters?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Time Wasters are Army of Ruin, Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, Nova Drift.
Who developed Time Wasters?
Time Wasters was developed by Proton Studio.