Choose IS Defense
Choose IS Defense if it matches what drew you to this matchup. IS Defense launched in 2016.
IS Defense vs Time Splatter
IS Defense and Time Splatter 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. IS Defense (2016) is 2 years older than Time Splatter (2018). IS Defense scores higher on Steam reviews (91.9% positive) than Time Splatter (67.6% 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 Splatter
Choose Time Splatter if it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Time Splatter launched in 2018.
Both IS Defense and Time Splatter sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 IS Defense |  Time Splatter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.9% positive (836 reviews) | 67.6% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Destructive Creations | Ominous Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- IS Defense (2016) is 2 years older than Time Splatter (2018).
- IS Defense scores higher on Steam reviews (91.9% positive) than Time Splatter (67.6% positive).
- Time Splatter is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than IS Defense (0.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
IS Defense vs Time Splatter — FAQ
- Should I play IS Defense or Time Splatter first?
- If you want chronology, IS Defense (2016) came out before Time Splatter (2018). 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 IS Defense and Time Splatter 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.