Choose Time Storm
Choose Time Storm if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. Time Storm launched in 2021.
Time Storm vs Protocol Aftertime
Time Storm and Protocol Aftertime both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Time Storm (2021) is 2 years older than Protocol Aftertime (2023). Time Storm is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Protocol Aftertime (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Protocol Aftertime
Choose Protocol Aftertime if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Protocol Aftertime launched in 2023.
Both Time Storm and Protocol Aftertime sit in 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 Storm |  Protocol Aftertime | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Xnora Games | Neverfly Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Time Storm (2021) is 2 years older than Protocol Aftertime (2023).
- Time Storm is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Protocol Aftertime (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
Time Storm vs Protocol Aftertime — FAQ
- Should I play Time Storm or Protocol Aftertime first?
- If you want chronology, Time Storm (2021) came out before Protocol Aftertime (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 Storm and Protocol Aftertime similar?
- They overlap on 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.