Choose Jackal
Choose Jackal if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Jackal launched in 2026.
Jackal vs 3 SECONDS REMAINING
Jackal and 3 SECONDS REMAINING both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. 3 SECONDS REMAINING (2025) is 1 year older than Jackal (2026). 3 SECONDS REMAINING is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Jackal (1.99 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 3 SECONDS REMAINING
Choose 3 SECONDS REMAINING if it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3 SECONDS REMAINING launched in 2025.
Both Jackal and 3 SECONDS REMAINING sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Jackal |  3 SECONDS REMAINING | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (237 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Transhuman Design | tiny.ROM |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- 3 SECONDS REMAINING (2025) is 1 year older than Jackal (2026).
- 3 SECONDS REMAINING is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Jackal (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Jackal is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; 3 SECONDS REMAINING has no Deck rating yet.
Jackal vs 3 SECONDS REMAINING — FAQ
- Should I play Jackal or 3 SECONDS REMAINING first?
- If you want chronology, 3 SECONDS REMAINING (2025) came out before Jackal (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 Jackal and 3 SECONDS REMAINING similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Jackal run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Jackal is rated Deck Verified by Valve. 3 SECONDS REMAINING doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.