Time Snatcher Handy

Time Snatcher Handy

Released Nov 2025

The universe's greatest cat burglar? The ultimate phantom thief across dimensions? Nah... Time Snatcher Handy, that's me! A time-stop bullet-hell action roguelike starring "Handy" the stylish cat burglar! Stop the time to dodge bullets, gather items to get stronger, and escape the Time Museum!

97% positive · 103 reviews
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Evaluation

Time Snatcher Handy launched on November 26, 2025 and has received a consistent stream of post-launch updates. The developer has shipped five major updates since launch: version 1.1.0 on January 27, 2026 (new costume variations, key binding options, balance changes); version 1.1.2 on April 28, 2026 (seven new items, system reworks, accessibility features); version 1.2.0 on June 30, 2026 (difficulty overhaul, new costume variation, UI improvements); and version 1.2.1 on September 3, 2026 (seven more new items, an additional costume variation, item rebalancing, and aim assist). The gap between these major releases has consistently been around 2–3 months, and the most recent update shipped just six days before today's assessment date. The developer has not announced specific upcoming content, but the unbroken pattern of substantial additions to the game shows active, ongoing development. The only DLC — the Original Soundtrack — released the day after launch and is fully available.
Evidence
Update 1.2.1 released with 7 new items, a new costume variation, item rebalancing, aim assist, and bug fixes.
news post · Sep 3, 2026 source content shipped
high
Update 1.2.0 released with a difficulty system overhaul, a new costume variation, UI quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes.
news post · Jun 30, 2026 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Cometsoft Inc.
Achievements
30
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

"Handy," the feline phantom thief, has stolen a clock hand from the Time Museum.​

Wield its mysterious power to freeze time, slip through merciless curtains of bullets,

outsmart patrolling guards, and claw your way out of the Time Museum!​

At do-or-die moments, stop time to dodge patterns, line up the perfect strike, and take control of the battlefield.

Master the rhythm between frozen instants and live danger to turn the tide!

Every action spends "time." When the clock hits zero,

the clock hand's power rewinds the run to the moment Handy first touched it.

Manage your time across Time Stop, HP, and shopping.

Defeat enemies and gather "Timeshards" to extend your escape!

The museum is packed with exhibits beyond the clock hand!

Borrow and combine items to create powerful synergies and grow stronger!

The closer Handy gets to freedom, the tougher the enemies and bosses.

Each area introduces unique level mechanics and attack patterns.

Use Time Stop and your borrowed loadout to overcome every roadblock!

Costumes don't just make Handy look cool. They also remix gameplay with distinct twists!

Find the style that fits you and crack the museum's defenses in your own way!

Last evaluated Sep 9, 2026
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