Choose XEL
Choose XEL if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. XEL launched in 2022.
XEL vs Time Jump
XEL and Time Jump both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. XEL (2022) is 5 years older than Time Jump (2027). XEL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Time Jump has no Deck rating yet. 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 Jump
Choose Time Jump if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Time Jump launched in 2027.
Both XEL and Time Jump sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 XEL |  Time Jump | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 44.7% positive (47 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tiny Roar | cosmic stairway |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- XEL (2022) is 5 years older than Time Jump (2027).
- XEL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Time Jump has no Deck rating yet.
XEL vs Time Jump — FAQ
- Should I play XEL or Time Jump first?
- If you want chronology, XEL (2022) came out before Time Jump (2027). 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 XEL and Time Jump similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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 XEL run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — XEL is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Time Jump doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.