Time Wasters

Time Wasters is a space shooter roguelite in which you pilot a ship against waves of enemies. Move to avoid incoming attacks while your weapons fire automatically, or switch to manually aiming them.

Choose from captains with distinct primary weapons, collect gold during a run, and spend it on upgrade options. You can add weapons and improve them, while choosing a build that suits your approach to enemies and map objectives.

Outposts across the map offer bonuses when you reach, activate, or protect them. Time Cubes can reroll upgrade choices or speed up shop upgrades, while Space Cubes unlock persistent improvements. The game also includes captain-specific challenges and an Endless Mode.

Players who enjoy Time Wasters often point to its space-shooter take on the horde-survival formula, map outposts that give movement a purpose, and captain and weapon choices that shape a run. Some also appreciate the short, easy-to-start sessions and steady unlocks. Others find runs repetitive or progression grindy, and opinions differ on weapon balance and the variety of builds.