Best Time Travel Games on Steam
Steam currently has 559 Time Travel 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 Travel game rankings were last updated on 7/24/2024.
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1. An Arcade Full of Cats
Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.
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An Arcade Full of Cats holds the #1 spot for "best Time Travel game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,682 positive reviews and 71 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play An Arcade Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. STEINS;GATE
Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.
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STEINS;GATE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,185 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,757 positive reviews and 428 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play STEINS;GATE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $29.99 |
Release Date | 9/8/2016 |
Franchise | Science Adventure Series |
Developer | MAGES. Inc. |
Publisher | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
Steam App Id | 412830 |
3. 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.
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Life is Strange - Episode 1 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 165,351 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 159,041 positive reviews and 6,310 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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Publishers | |
Steam App Id | 319630 |
4. Titanfall® 2
Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.
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Titanfall® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 225,129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 214,356 positive reviews and 10,773 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Titanfall® 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $29.99 |
Release Date | 6/18/2020 |
Developer | Respawn Entertainment |
Publisher | Electronic Arts |
Steam App Id | 1237970 |
5. Portal Reloaded
Portal Reloaded is a free, community made modification for Portal 2. The mod builds on the concepts of the main game by allowing you to place a third portal, which enables traveling between two different timelines. Thinking in four dimensions is vital to solving 25 brand new mind-bending puzzles.
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Portal Reloaded has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,017 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,273 positive reviews and 744 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 Portal Reloaded on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. 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!
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5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,318 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,090 positive reviews and 228 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 |
7. In Stars And Time
Live with the ever-present burden of being trapped in a time loop only you can know about in this turn-based RPG. Create a better future for you and your friends. Find hope where there is none left. Pray to the stars and free yourself from time.
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In Stars And Time has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,054 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,991 positive reviews and 63 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
Steam Price | $19.99 |
Release Date | 11/20/2023 |
Franchise | insertdisc5 |
Developer | insertdisc5 |
Publisher | Armor Games Studios |
Steam App Id | 1677310 |
8. ASTLIBRA Revision
Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.
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ASTLIBRA Revision has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,652 positive reviews and 977 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
Franchise | WhisperGames |
Developer | KEIZO |
Publisher | WhisperGames |
Steam App Id | 1718570 |
9. Chop Goblins
Pursue the malevolent CHOP GOBLINS through time and foil their plans with devastating weapons in this bite-sized FPS from the creator of DUSK.
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Chop Goblins has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,382 positive reviews and 48 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
Release Date | 12/12/2022 |
Franchise | David Szymanski |
Developer | David Szymanski |
Publisher | David Szymanski |
Steam App Id | 1935660 |
10. A Tower Full of Cats
A Tower Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to gather cats through the whole history of catkind... and beyond!
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A Tower Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,035 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,029 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Tower Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
More Time Travel Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Time Travel games available on Steam.
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22 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
68 | 9/8/2016 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
373 | 1/29/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
925 | 6/18/2020 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
61 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
19 | 7/22/2020 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | ||
134 | 11/20/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
215 | 10/13/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | ||
2 | 12/12/2022 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | ||
27 | 5/20/2024 | 93 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | ||
16 | 7/28/2021 | 93 | $8.74 | Steam Charts | ||
15 | 3/21/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
23 | 5/8/2018 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | ||
319 | 3/25/2013 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
19 | 4/15/2019 | 92 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 9/28/2022 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | ||
110 | 11/4/2011 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
9 | 4/10/2009 | 91 | ??? | Steam Charts | ||
64 | 8/30/2018 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
5 | 2/19/2019 | 91 | ??? | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). STEINS;GATE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Titanfall® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 23). Portal Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 14). 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). In Stars And Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). ASTLIBRA Revision on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Chop Goblins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). A Tower Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.