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Time Loader vs Kid Bubblegum

Time Loader and Kid Bubblegum 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. Time Loader (2021) is 2 years older than Kid Bubblegum (2023). Kid Bubblegum is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Time Loader (5.99 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 a Casual 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 Kid Bubblegum

Choose Kid Bubblegum if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kid Bubblegum launched in 2023.

Both Time Loader and Kid Bubblegum 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

Time Loader vs Kid Bubblegum — Steam metadata comparison
Time Loader — Steam game coverTime LoaderKid Bubblegum — Steam game coverKid Bubblegum
Released20212023
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, RacingAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price7.99 USD5.99 USD
Steam reviews81.4% positive (140 reviews)6 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersFlazmOhsat Games

Side by side

Time Loader vs Kid Bubblegum — FAQ

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