Time Flies vs Lakehopper
Time Flies and Lakehopper 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 Flies (2025) is 1 year older than Lakehopper (2026). Time Flies scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Lakehopper (90.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Time Flies |  Lakehopper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.4% positive (192 reviews) | 90.3% positive (289 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Playables | Photon Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Time Flies (2025) is 1 year older than Lakehopper (2026).
- Time Flies scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Lakehopper (90.3% positive).
- Lakehopper is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Time Flies (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Time Flies is Deck Verified, Lakehopper is Deck Playable.
Time Flies vs Lakehopper — FAQ
- Which is better, Time Flies or Lakehopper?
- On Steam reviews Time Flies scores higher (96.4% positive) than Lakehopper (90.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Time Flies is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Time Flies or Lakehopper first?
- If you want chronology, Time Flies (2025) came out before Lakehopper (2026). 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 Flies and Lakehopper 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.