Best Time Manipulation Games on Steam
Steam currently has 886 Time Manipulation games available to download and play. Explore our list of 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 9/18/2025.
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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 game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,612 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,176 positive reviews and 1,436 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. Life is Strange - Episode 1
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Life is Strange - Episode 1 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 170,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,743 positive reviews and 6,460 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Life is Strange - Episode 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/29/2015 |
| Franchise | DON'T NOD |
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| Steam App Id | 319630 |
3. 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
It's the first ever chess variant with spatial, temporal, and parallel dimensions. It's 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel! Move pieces back in time to create branching timelines. Send a rook to a parallel dimension. Protect your kings in the present and in the past!
5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,408 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,133 positive reviews and 275 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 7/22/2020 |
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| Steam App Id | 1349230 |
4. 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 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,972 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/17/2025 |
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| Publisher | Powerhoof |
| Steam App Id | 1170570 |
5. her tears were my light
a love story between time and space
her tears were my light has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 681 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 677 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2022 |
| Franchise | NomnomNami |
| Developer | NomnomNami |
| Publisher | NomnomNami |
| Steam App Id | 2112520 |
6. No Time
Go on a trip through time! Experience the freedom of traveling into any date, hour and minute in time between the years 1 and 3033 AD! Help your best friend Edward in his scientific affairs! Watch out for the Time Agents & avoid yourself!
No Time has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,743 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,697 positive reviews and 46 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play No Time on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 4/14/2019 |
| Developer | Lost in Days Studio |
| Publisher | Lost in Days Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1043340 |
7. Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum
Embody the ultimate cybernetic corporate agent. Master deadly gunplay, time manipulation, and supernatural abilities. Hack computers, people, even the individual bullets flying at you. Confront the future, and die trying.
Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 645 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 640 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2025 |
| Developer | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Publisher | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Steam App Id | 1545990 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,232 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,198 positive reviews and 34 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,813 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,165 positive reviews and 648 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 |
10. RAM: Random Access Mayhem
The roguelike where you play as the enemies. Take control of your foes, turn them against each other in fast-paced combat, and leap to a new host before your current body breaks down.
RAM: Random Access Mayhem has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 460 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 450 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play RAM: Random Access Mayhem on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2025 |
| Franchise | Hawthorn Games |
| Developer | Xylem Studios |
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| Steam App Id | 2256450 |
More Time Manipulation Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Time Manipulation games available on Steam.
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| 161 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 313 | 1/29/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 7/22/2020 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 7/17/2025 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/28/2022 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 4/14/2019 | 92 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 9/18/2025 | 92 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 4/16/2021 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 4/10/2009 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 9/15/2025 | 90 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/29/2015 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/11/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/16/2011 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/18/2025 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/20/2020 | 90 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/30/2010 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/19/2018 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 9/1/2020 | 90 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 62 | 2/25/2016 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/12/2025 | 89 | $6.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 16). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 9). 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 1). The Drifter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). her tears were my light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 18). No Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 18). Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 18). Tree Simulator 2022 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Braid on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 19). RAM: Random Access Mayhem on Steam. Steam Store.