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Time Loader vs Candy Arkanoid

Time Loader and Candy Arkanoid both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Time Loader (2021) is 2 years older than Candy Arkanoid (2023). Candy Arkanoid is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Time Loader (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Loader

Choose Time Loader if you want an Adventure, Simulation, and Racing game with Subtitle Options and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Time Loader launched in 2021.

Choose Candy Arkanoid

Choose Candy Arkanoid if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Candy Arkanoid launched in 2023.

Both Time Loader and Candy Arkanoid sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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

Time Loader vs Candy Arkanoid — Steam metadata comparison
Time Loader — Steam game coverTime LoaderCandy Arkanoid — Steam game coverCandy Arkanoid
Released20212023
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, RacingAction, Indie, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price7.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews81.4% positive (140 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersFlazmvelocitystacks

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Time Loader vs Candy Arkanoid — FAQ

Should I play Time Loader or Candy Arkanoid first?
If you want chronology, Time Loader (2021) came out before Candy Arkanoid (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 Time Loader and Candy Arkanoid similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Time Loader run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Time Loader is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Candy Arkanoid doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Time Loader vs Candy Arkanoid — Verdict (2026) · imho.run