Choose Retool
Choose Retool if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. Retool launched in 2016.
Retool vs Time Freeze
Retool and Time Freeze both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Retool (2016) is 5 years older than Time Freeze (2021). Time Freeze is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Retool (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). 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 Freeze
Choose Time Freeze if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Time Freeze launched in 2021.
Both Retool and Time Freeze sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 Retool |  Time Freeze | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hut 90 | M |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Retool (2016) is 5 years older than Time Freeze (2021).
- Time Freeze is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Retool (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Retool vs Time Freeze — FAQ
- Should I play Retool or Time Freeze first?
- If you want chronology, Retool (2016) came out before Time Freeze (2021). 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 Retool and Time Freeze similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.