Best Time Travel Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 526 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 2/28/2024.
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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.
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 5,267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,205 positive reviews and 62 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 164,194 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157,914 positive reviews and 6,280 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,698 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,976 positive reviews and 722 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,145 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,925 positive reviews and 220 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,168 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,037 positive reviews and 131 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/22/2016 |
| Franchise | Double Fine Productions |
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| Publisher | Double Fine Productions |
| Steam App Id | 388210 |
6. 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 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 136,330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,937 positive reviews and 8,393 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 | 3/26/2013 |
| Franchise | BioShock Franchise |
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| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 8870 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 441 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 439 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very 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. Braid
Braid is a puzzle-platformer, drawn in a painterly style, where you can manipulate the flow of time in strange and unusual ways. From a house in the city, journey to a series of worlds and solve puzzles to rescue an abducted princess.
Braid has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,513 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,922 positive reviews and 591 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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.
| Release Date | 4/10/2009 |
| Developer | Number None |
| Publisher | Number None |
| Steam App Id | 26800 |
9. Critters for Sale
Experience death from the comfort of your seat.
Critters for Sale has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,023 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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 Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,597 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,434 positive reviews and 163 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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 | 29 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 203 | 1/30/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 7/22/2020 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 3/22/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 229 | 3/26/2013 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/28/2022 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 4/10/2009 | 91 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/3/2021 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/19/2018 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Portal Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Day of the Tentacle Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). BioShock Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). her tears were my light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Braid on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 10). Critters for Sale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). The Gardens Between on Steam. Steam Store.