Choose Laser Guy
Choose Laser Guy if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Laser Guy launched in 2027.
Laser Guy vs Negative Time
Laser Guy and Negative Time 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. Negative Time (2026) is 1 year older than Laser Guy (2027). 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 Negative Time
Choose Negative Time if you want the DualSense Controller Support, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Negative Time launched in 2026.
Both Laser Guy and Negative Time sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, 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
 Laser Guy |  Negative Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 100% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Point N' Sheep | Round Owl |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Negative Time (2026) is 1 year older than Laser Guy (2027).
Laser Guy vs Negative Time — FAQ
- Should I play Laser Guy or Negative Time first?
- If you want chronology, Negative Time (2026) came out before Laser Guy (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 Laser Guy and Negative Time 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.