Choose Time Patrol
Choose Time Patrol if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 51% cheaper on the Steam Store. Time Patrol launched in 2022.
Time Patrol vs JUST HOOPS
Time Patrol and JUST HOOPS both land in Action, Sports, 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, Sports, Casual on Steam. JUST HOOPS (2021) is 1 year older than Time Patrol (2022). Time Patrol is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than JUST HOOPS (4.90 USD vs. 9.99 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 JUST HOOPS
Choose JUST HOOPS if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. JUST HOOPS launched in 2021.
Both Time Patrol and JUST HOOPS sit in Action, Sports, and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only, 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 Patrol |  JUST HOOPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Casual | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.90 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Overon Station | Realcast |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Casual on Steam.
- JUST HOOPS (2021) is 1 year older than Time Patrol (2022).
- Time Patrol is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than JUST HOOPS (4.90 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Time Patrol vs JUST HOOPS — FAQ
- Should I play Time Patrol or JUST HOOPS first?
- If you want chronology, JUST HOOPS (2021) came out before Time Patrol (2022). 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 Patrol and JUST HOOPS similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, 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 JUST HOOPS have multiplayer like Time Patrol?
- No. Time Patrol supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while JUST HOOPS is listed as single-player only.