Time Loader
Released Nov 2021
Time Loader is a story-driven puzzle-platformer with tiny robots, alternate realities, nostalgic music, and primitive tech from the 90s!
82% positive · 574 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 Loader launched on November 3, 2021 as a complete, story-driven puzzle platformer with three acts, multiple endings, and a full set of levels — all delivered at launch as a finished product. Following release, the developer issued a series of patches focused on bug fixes and accessibility improvements (notably the v1.0.63 patch in January 2022 and v1.0.65 shortly after), and a final performance/FPS patch on June 13, 2023. None of these updates introduced new story content, levels, or announced future expansions. There are no DLC listings, season passes, or roadmaps associated with the game. The developer has not communicated any plans for additional content, and the most recent update — on June 13, 2023 — was explicitly framed as a small maintenance fix. No developer communications of any kind have been posted since that date. The game was designed and delivered as a self-contained experience, and all available evidence points to it being complete as shipped.
Evidence
Update 1.0.67 released addressing FPS issues and physics problems on lower-end PCs. Developer notes this is a 'small update' responding to community bug reports. This is the last known communication from the developer.
Store description presents Time Loader as a complete story experience with three acts, multiple endings, and a full set of puzzle levels. No mention of upcoming DLC, expansions, or post-launch content.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
META Publishing
Achievements
29
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Time Loader is a story-driven, physics-based, cute aesthetics, side-scrolling puzzle platformer with a twist. At the helm of a small robot, you’ll travel back to the 90s to prevent a tragic accident. Explore the house of your creator, solve brain-teasing environmental puzzles, acquire unique and powerful upgrades, and see the nature of common household items from an entirely new perspective!
But remember: meddling with time has serious consequences. You may succeed in changing the past, but can you deal with the result of your actions?
But remember: meddling with time has serious consequences. You may succeed in changing the past, but can you deal with the result of your actions?
Gameplay Features:
- Subverted perspectives
Even the most familiar objects look different when you’re the size of a toy car. Will you watch your every move or dive head-first into this dangerous new world?
- An arsenal to choose from
Boosters, harpoons, screwdrivers… choose among dozens of upgrades to tackle each level and get the job done!
- Dynamic and branching narratives
Don’t just relive the past: change it! Every choice you make will influence the story and may lead to a different outcome. So do us a favor: change the past responsibly!
- A complimentary dose of nostalgia
Time Loader features music, references, and items straight out of the ‘90s. Relive your childhood or, if you’re too young for it, just gawk in awe at how primitive humanity used to be back then! Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of childhood combined with the serious tasks you have.
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Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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