Best Time Manipulation Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 955 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 1/25/2026.
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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 171,707 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 165,209 positive reviews and 6,498 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. 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 Linux Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,676 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,595 positive reviews and 81 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 |
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 Linux Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,695 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,405 positive reviews and 290 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. her tears were my light
a love story between time and space
her tears were my light has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 768 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 763 positive reviews and 5 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. Chrono Gear: Warden of Time
Turn back the clock and fight to repair Time itself in this cinematic action platformer with fast sword combat and time-based powers. You are the Warden of Time, Ouro Kronii - be proud and fight hard!
Chrono Gear: Warden of Time has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 844 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Chrono Gear: Warden of Time on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2025 |
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| Publisher | holo Indie |
| Steam App Id | 3081840 |
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 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,988 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,937 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.39 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 | $10.39 |
| Release Date | 4/15/2019 |
| 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 Linux Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 785 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 774 positive reviews and 11 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, it is possible to play Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2025 |
| Developer | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Publisher | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Steam App Id | 1545990 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,219 positive reviews and 667 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 |
9. Dinocop
When dinosaurs were brought back to life, none wanted to be a cop, so humans made you: Dinocop. Investigate the guests of the Cretaceous hotel to crack a meaty case that will confront you with your most profound existential dilemma. Who brought human meat to the dinosaur rights convention ?
Dinocop 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 583 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 568 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dinocop on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/6/2025 |
| Developer | Pieces Games |
| Publisher | Pieces Games |
| Steam App Id | 3187010 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,551 positive reviews and 169 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 |
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| 257 | 1/29/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 74 | 7/17/2025 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 7/22/2020 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/28/2022 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 9/12/2025 | 93 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 4/15/2019 | 93 | $10.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/18/2025 | 92 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 4/10/2009 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 11/6/2025 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/19/2018 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). The Drifter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 5). her tears were my light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 21). Chrono Gear: Warden of Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 7). No Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 7). Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Braid on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 4). Dinocop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). The Gardens Between on Steam. Steam Store.