Choose Astro Protocol
Choose Astro Protocol if you want the Adjustable Text Size and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. Astro Protocol launched in 2026.
Astro Protocol vs Time Distortionists
Astro Protocol and Time Distortionists both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Astro Protocol is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Time Distortionists 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 Distortionists
Choose Time Distortionists if it matches what drew you to this matchup.
Both Astro Protocol and Time Distortionists sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option, 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
 Astro Protocol |  Time Distortionists | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.39 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (42 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Null Vector Studios | Fluxionary Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Astro Protocol is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Time Distortionists has no Deck rating yet.
Astro Protocol vs Time Distortionists — FAQ
- Are Astro Protocol and Time Distortionists similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Astro Protocol run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Astro Protocol is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Time Distortionists doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.