Choose Time Killers: CatchOut
Choose Time Killers: CatchOut if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Time Killers: CatchOut launched in 2017.
Time Killers: CatchOut vs Antivirus PROTOCOL
Time Killers: CatchOut and Antivirus PROTOCOL both land in Action, Strategy, 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 Action, Strategy, Casual on Steam. Time Killers: CatchOut (2017) is 8 years older than Antivirus PROTOCOL (2025). Time Killers: CatchOut is free; Antivirus PROTOCOL is paid (4.99 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 Antivirus PROTOCOL
Choose Antivirus PROTOCOL if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Antivirus PROTOCOL launched in 2025.
Both Time Killers: CatchOut and Antivirus PROTOCOL sit in Action, Strategy, and Casual 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
 Time Killers: CatchOut |  Antivirus PROTOCOL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 86.3% positive (211 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Space Fractal | FIREHIVE Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Time Killers: CatchOut (2017) is 8 years older than Antivirus PROTOCOL (2025).
- Time Killers: CatchOut is free; Antivirus PROTOCOL is paid (4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Time Killers: CatchOut is Deck Playable, Antivirus PROTOCOL is Deck Verified.
Time Killers: CatchOut vs Antivirus PROTOCOL — FAQ
- Should I play Time Killers: CatchOut or Antivirus PROTOCOL first?
- If you want chronology, Time Killers: CatchOut (2017) came out before Antivirus PROTOCOL (2025). 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 Time Killers: CatchOut and Antivirus PROTOCOL similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.
- Is Time Killers: CatchOut free?
- Yes — Time Killers: CatchOut is a free-to-play Steam title. Antivirus PROTOCOL is paid (4.99 USD).