Best Time Travel Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 795 Time Travel 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 Travel game rankings were last updated on 9/27/2025.
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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.
An Arcade Full of Cats holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Time Travel game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,314 positive reviews and 116 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. 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 Linux Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 170,653 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,193 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. 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!
A Tower Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,210 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,199 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.19 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).
4. 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.
Portal Reloaded has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,428 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,604 positive reviews and 824 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).
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,484 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,206 positive reviews and 278 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 |
6. Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.
Day of the Tentacle Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,383 positive reviews and 136 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 Day of the Tentacle Remastered on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/21/2016 |
| Franchise | Double Fine Productions |
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| Publisher | Double Fine Productions |
| Steam App Id | 388210 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 709 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 705 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 |
8. BioShock Infinite
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.
BioShock Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 142,501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 133,268 positive reviews and 9,233 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BioShock Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/25/2013 |
| Franchise | BioShock Franchise |
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| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 8870 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,710 positive reviews and 48 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 | 4/15/2019 |
| Developer | Lost in Days Studio |
| Publisher | Lost in Days Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1043340 |
10. 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 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 597 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 |
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| 15 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 322 | 1/29/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 5/20/2024 | 95 | $4.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 7/22/2020 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 3/21/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/28/2022 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 346 | 3/25/2013 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 4/15/2019 | 92 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 9/12/2025 | 92 | $17.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Portal Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). Day of the Tentacle Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 11). her tears were my light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). BioShock Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). No Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Chrono Gear: Warden of Time on Steam. Steam Store.