Choose SUPERHOT
Choose SUPERHOT if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 16,075 Steam reviews back the pick.
SUPERHOT vs Time Recoil
SUPERHOT and Time Recoil 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. SUPERHOT (2016) is 1 year older than Time Recoil (2017). SUPERHOT scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Time Recoil (73.3% positive). 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 Recoil
Choose Time Recoil if you want a Sports and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Time Recoil launched in 2017.
Both SUPERHOT and Time Recoil sit in Action and Indie 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
 SUPERHOT |  Time Recoil | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (16,075 reviews) | 73.3% positive (45 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SUPERHOT Team | 10tons Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SUPERHOT (2016) is 1 year older than Time Recoil (2017).
- SUPERHOT scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Time Recoil (73.3% positive).
- Time Recoil is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than SUPERHOT (13.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- SUPERHOT is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Time Recoil has no Deck rating yet.
SUPERHOT vs Time Recoil — FAQ
- Should I play SUPERHOT or Time Recoil first?
- If you want chronology, SUPERHOT (2016) came out before Time Recoil (2017). 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 SUPERHOT and Time Recoil 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 SUPERHOT run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SUPERHOT is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Time Recoil doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.