Time Commando
Released Oct 2021
For retro gaming lover, discover a jewel of 1996: Time Commando Let's fight across 9 time periods: prehistoric, Roman, feudal Japan, Medieval, Conquistador, the Wild West, and the modern wars
94% positive · 108 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Time Commando is a re-release of a classic 1996 DOS game, brought to Steam by the small studio [2.21] on October 9, 2021. The store description makes clear this is a preservation port running via DOSBox — it describes the original game's content (9 worlds, various weapons, puzzle elements) with no mention of new content, updates, or additions planned beyond the original experience.
Since launch, there has been only a minor documentation fix (a tweak to the macOS manual file, also on October 9, 2021). The developer's only other news post, from September 12, 2025, is entirely about a different, unrelated game the studio is developing — *S.Y.N.C. – One Mecha, Two Pilots*. There are no announcements, patches, roadmaps, or communications of any kind related to Time Commando itself after its launch day.
This game shipped as a complete, finished product — it is a straight port of a 1996 title with no post-launch content cycle and no indication that any is planned. The game is done.
Evidence
Time Commando launched on Steam on October 9, 2021 as a port of the original 1996 game.
The developer's only post since launch day is about an entirely different game (S.Y.N.C. – One Mecha, Two Pilots), with no reference to Time Commando. No further development on this title is indicated.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
[2.21]
Achievements
18
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
For retro gaming lovers, discover a jewel from 1996: TIME COMMANDO
A deadly virus has invaded a top secret military super computer. Its catastrophic time-warping effects now threaten to overtake the computer systems of the world. If you cannot restore its memory in time, the growing virus will cause the world's collapse. You must journey through the corridors of history to stop this technological demon. But vicious warriors await with lethal purpose. Instinct will be your only ally. All-out combat, your only choice.
Time Commando will take you on a journey in time and space that you will never forget. With plenty of weapon types, stylized visuals, and diversified gameplay it should keep you entertained for many hours. This title is very unique and it should be a part of every serious game collection.
Disclaimer 1: this game uses DosBox
Disclaimer 2: this is the european version of the game. The introduction has no voice over.
Disclaimer 3: start with the easy mode ;)
A deadly virus has invaded a top secret military super computer. Its catastrophic time-warping effects now threaten to overtake the computer systems of the world. If you cannot restore its memory in time, the growing virus will cause the world's collapse. You must journey through the corridors of history to stop this technological demon. But vicious warriors await with lethal purpose. Instinct will be your only ally. All-out combat, your only choice.
Time Commando will take you on a journey in time and space that you will never forget. With plenty of weapon types, stylized visuals, and diversified gameplay it should keep you entertained for many hours. This title is very unique and it should be a part of every serious game collection.
- 9 Worlds to explore, each in a different time and place: prehistoric, Roman, feudal Japan, Medieval, Conquistador, the Wild West, and the modern wars.
- Impressive arsenal of weapons, from Katanas through rifles and spells to a technologically advanced combat yo-yo.
- Entertaining and challenging puzzle-solving elements, stylized visuals, and an original story.
Disclaimer 1: this game uses DosBox
Disclaimer 2: this is the european version of the game. The introduction has no voice over.
Disclaimer 3: start with the easy mode ;)
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Last evaluated Jul 2, 2026
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