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 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Time Patrol launched in 2022.
Time Patrol vs Masternoid
Time Patrol and Masternoid 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. Time Patrol (2022) is 2 years older than Masternoid (2024). Time Patrol is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Masternoid (4.90 USD vs. 14.99 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 Masternoid
Choose Masternoid if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Masternoid launched in 2024.
Both Time Patrol and Masternoid sit in Action, Sports, and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards 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 |  Masternoid | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Casual | Action, Sports, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.90 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Overon Station | Pixel Magnet OE |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Casual on Steam.
- Time Patrol (2022) is 2 years older than Masternoid (2024).
- Time Patrol is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Masternoid (4.90 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Masternoid is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Time Patrol has no Deck rating yet.
Time Patrol vs Masternoid — FAQ
- Should I play Time Patrol or Masternoid first?
- If you want chronology, Time Patrol (2022) came out before Masternoid (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 Masternoid 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 Masternoid have multiplayer like Time Patrol?
- No. Time Patrol supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Masternoid is listed as single-player only.