Best Time Manipulation Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 865 Time Manipulation games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. 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 8/10/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Time Manipulation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 169,855 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,411 positive reviews and 6,444 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 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,074 positive reviews and 274 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,425 positive reviews and 27 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 656 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 652 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 |
5. 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 2077! 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,731 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,685 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 638 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 633 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Developer | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Publisher | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Steam App Id | 1545990 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,790 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,145 positive reviews and 645 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,698 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,530 positive reviews and 168 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 9/19/2018 |
| Developer | The Voxel Agents |
| Publisher | The Voxel Agents |
| Steam App Id | 600990 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,650 positive reviews and 3,397 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 2/25/2016 |
| Franchise | SUPERHOT & Co. |
| Developer | SUPERHOT Team |
| Publisher | SUPERHOT Team |
| Steam App Id | 322500 |
10. Cube Chaos
Cube Chaos is a complex strategy roguelike about placing units to create giant armies, factories, combos, or self replicating murder crabs, overwhelming and outsmarting your opponents. Build and adapt new strategies each run using a ludicrous variety of units, perks and more.
Cube Chaos has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 552 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 528 positive reviews and 24 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cube Chaos on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 147 | 1/29/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 7/22/2020 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 54 | 7/17/2025 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/28/2022 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 4/14/2019 | 92 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/13/2022 | 92 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 4/10/2009 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/19/2018 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 2/25/2016 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 6/18/2025 | 89 | $11.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). The Drifter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). her tears were my light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). No Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 22). Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 18). Braid on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 4). The Gardens Between on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). SUPERHOT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 19). Cube Chaos on Steam. Steam Store.