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Time Patrol vs BlockStar VR

Time Patrol and BlockStar VR both land in Action, Sports 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 on Steam. Time Patrol (2022) is 2 years older than BlockStar VR (2024). Time Patrol is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than BlockStar VR (4.90 USD vs. 15.00 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 Patrol

Choose Time Patrol if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Time Patrol launched in 2022.

Choose BlockStar VR

Choose BlockStar VR if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. BlockStar VR launched in 2024.

Both Time Patrol and BlockStar VR sit in Action and Sports on Steam and both list 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 vs BlockStar VR — Steam metadata comparison
Time Patrol — Steam game coverTime PatrolBlockStar VR — Steam game coverBlockStar VR
Released20222024
GenresAction, Sports, CasualAction, Sports, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.90 USD15.00 USD
Steam reviews5 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersOveron StationImmersive Division

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Time Patrol vs BlockStar VR — FAQ

Should I play Time Patrol or BlockStar VR first?
If you want chronology, Time Patrol (2022) came out before BlockStar VR (2024). 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 BlockStar VR similar?
They overlap on Action, Sports 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 BlockStar VR have multiplayer like Time Patrol?
No. Time Patrol supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while BlockStar VR is listed as single-player only.
Time Patrol vs BlockStar VR — Verdict (2026) · imho.run