Best Time Manipulation Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 985 Time Manipulation games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Time Manipulation game rankings were last updated on 3/12/2026.
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1. Katana ZERO
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Katana ZERO holds the #1 spot for "best Time Manipulation Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,409 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,895 positive reviews and 1,514 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 4/18/2019 |
| Developer | Askiisoft |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 460950 |
2. The Drifter
A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.
The Drifter has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Time Manipulation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,010 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,915 positive reviews and 95 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 7/17/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Powerhoof |
| Steam App Id | 1170570 |
3. Tree Simulator 2022
It's exactly what it sounds like, but now with 100% more multiplayer. You are the tree and so is everyone else! You are equaled by no other, except maybe the forest... Relax and be the best tree you can be.
Tree Simulator 2022 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Time Manipulation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,212 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 4/16/2021 |
| Franchise | Revmatek Games |
| Developer | Revmatek |
| Publisher | Revmatek |
| Steam App Id | 1591290 |
4. MOTIONREC
MotionRec is a recording puzzle action game where you progress through stages by recording and playing back your own movements.
MOTIONREC has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Time Manipulation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 347 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. Advent NEON®
Hyperactive 2D action platformer with wicked fast attacks, omnidirectional dashing, and time-freezing! Play well enough to transform and unleash 100% power!
Advent NEON® has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Time Manipulation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 316 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 314 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
6. Braid
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
Braid has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Time Manipulation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,897 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,227 positive reviews and 670 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/10/2009 |
| Developer | Number None |
| Publisher | Number None |
| Steam App Id | 26800 |
7. Waves
Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!
Waves has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Time Manipulation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,548 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,472 positive reviews and 76 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 11/16/2011 |
| Franchise | Squid In A Box |
| Developer | Squid In A Box Ltd |
| Publisher | Squid In A Box Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 107600 |
8. Timelie
Timelie is a stealth puzzle adventure, where you control time like a media player. Perceive future events to plan your escape strategy from the past, sneak an enemy, and manipulate time through this companionship journey of a mysterious cat and a little girl with a precognitive power.
Timelie has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Time Manipulation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,352 positive reviews and 145 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 5/21/2020 |
| Developer | Urnique Studio |
| Publisher | Urnique Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1150950 |
9. The Gardens Between
The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.
The Gardens Between has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Time Manipulation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,727 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,558 positive reviews and 169 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.79 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $6.79 |
| Release Date | 9/19/2018 |
| Developer | The Voxel Agents |
| Publisher | The Voxel Agents |
| Steam App Id | 600990 |
10. SUPERHOT
SUPERHOT is the smash-hit FPS where time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's you, alone, outnumbered and outgunned. Snatch weapons from fallen enemies to shoot, slice and dodge through a truly cinematic hurricane of slow-motion bullets.
SUPERHOT has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Time Manipulation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,913 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,495 positive reviews and 3,418 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 2/25/2016 |
| Franchise | SUPERHOT & Co. |
| Developer | SUPERHOT Team |
| Publisher | SUPERHOT Team |
| Steam App Id | 322500 |
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| 113 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 112 | 7/17/2025 | 94 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 4/16/2021 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/27/2025 | 91 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/18/2025 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 4/10/2009 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/16/2011 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/21/2020 | 90 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/19/2018 | 90 | $6.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 2/25/2016 | 90 | $7.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). The Drifter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 13). Tree Simulator 2022 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 14). MOTIONREC on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 10). Advent NEON® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Braid on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 13). Timelie on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 21). The Gardens Between on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 20). SUPERHOT on Steam. Steam Store.