Choose Purple Maniac
Choose Purple Maniac if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Purple Maniac launched in 2025.
Purple Maniac vs Time Crack
Purple Maniac and Time Crack both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Purple Maniac (2025) is 1 year older than Time Crack (2026). 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 Crack
Choose Time Crack if you want an Adventure game with Color Alternatives and Custom Volume Controls. Time Crack launched in 2026.
Both Purple Maniac and Time Crack sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime, 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
 Purple Maniac |  Time Crack | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.49 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Thighisen | MelTheMel |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Purple Maniac (2025) is 1 year older than Time Crack (2026).
Purple Maniac vs Time Crack — FAQ
- Should I play Purple Maniac or Time Crack first?
- If you want chronology, Purple Maniac (2025) came out before Time Crack (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 Purple Maniac and Time Crack similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.