Best Time Manipulation Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 743 Time Manipulation games, but not all of them are able to be played on Mac. 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 12/29/2024.
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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 Mac OS Time Manipulation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,170 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,810 positive reviews and 1,360 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 Mac OS Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167,730 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,324 positive reviews and 6,406 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 | 1/30/2015 |
| 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 Mac OS Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,798 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,550 positive reviews and 248 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.47 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 | $6.47 |
| 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 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 536 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 533 positive reviews and 3 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 557 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 552 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 | 10/13/2022 |
| Developer | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Publisher | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Steam App Id | 1545990 |
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 Mac OS Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,680 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,060 positive reviews and 620 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. The Silent Age
Experience a post-apocalyptic world like never before in The Silent Age, a thrilling point-and-click adventure game. Use time travel to unravel the mystery behind humanity's disappearance and save the world from extinction. Start your journey now!
The Silent Age has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,044 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,570 positive reviews and 474 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Silent Age on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/29/2015 |
| Developer | House On Fire |
| Publisher | Meridian4 |
| Steam App Id | 352520 |
8. Braid, Anniversary Edition
Control the flow of time to solve puzzles in this new version of the indie classic, featuring fully repainted artwork, a new world of puzzles, and seriously in-depth commentary.
Braid, Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,161 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,108 positive reviews and 53 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 5/14/2024 |
| Developer | Thekla, Inc. |
| Publisher | Thekla, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 499180 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,373 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,237 positive reviews and 136 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 |
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 Mac OS Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,503 positive reviews and 167 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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| 84 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 229 | 1/30/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 7/22/2020 | 94 | $6.47 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/28/2022 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/13/2022 | 92 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 4/10/2009 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/29/2015 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 5/14/2024 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/21/2020 | 90 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/19/2018 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 26). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 27). Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Braid on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). The Silent Age on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 25). Braid, Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Timelie on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). The Gardens Between on Steam. Steam Store.