Time Loader
Physics-based puzzle platformer about a small robot changing the past
Flazm · Published by META Publishing · Released Nov 3, 2021
ActionAdventureCasualIndieRacingSimulation
As of Oct 28, 2026: -87% right now, $1.03
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 83% of 407
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 3
- daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update on Steam
- 1 year ago
- Oct 3, 2025
Metacritic: 79/100 (critic reviews)
What is Time Loader?
In this side-scrolling puzzle platformer, you control a toy-sized robot sent back to the 1990s to prevent an accident. You explore its creator's house, solve environmental puzzles, and use upgrades such as boosters and harpoons to navigate household obstacles across levels.
For you if...
- +you like branching stories shaped by your choices
Not for you if...
- −you want a lengthy campaign with consistently complex puzzles
What players say
83% of 407 reviews are positive
Players praise the art style and household environments. The most common complaints concern imprecise grappling controls, especially on a controller, and frustrating chase sequences near the end.
Screenshots and trailer
Time Loader system requirements
Minimum: GeForce GTX 660, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Time Loader?
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- OS
- Windows 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10
- Processor
- i3 Sandy Bridge Dual Core or Equivalent
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 2 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- Controller recommended
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Core i5-7300HQ or higher
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX1050 Ti or higher
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 2 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
Does Time Loader have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Time Loader run on Steam Deck?
Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 29
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean.
Does Time Loader use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Adventure
- Simulation
- Puzzle Platformer
- 3D Platformer
- Multiple Endings
- Platformer
- Emotional
- Sci-fi
- Alternate History
- Story Rich
- Indie
- Choices Matter
- Time Manipulation
- Nostalgia
- 2.5D
- Interactive Fiction
Recent updates
- Jun 13, 2023 · Update 1.0.67 is live
- Dec 26, 2022 · Patch 1.066
- Jan 31, 2022 · Time Loader v1.0.65 Patch Notes
- Jan 24, 2022 · Time Loader v1.0.63 Patch Notes
- Dec 15, 2021 · Time Loader v1.0.54 Patch Notes
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