Best Time Manipulation Games on Steam

Steam currently has 891 Time Manipulation 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 Manipulation game rankings were last updated on 10/1/2025.

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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.

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Katana ZERO holds the #1 spot for "best Time Manipulation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,818 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,378 positive reviews and 1,440 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.

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Life is Strange - Episode 1 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 170,311 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,848 positive reviews and 6,463 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).

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!

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5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,428 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,153 positive reviews and 275 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
Developers
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Steam App Id 1349230

4. 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.

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The Drifter has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,097 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,062 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $17.99 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 $17.99
Release Date 7/17/2025
Developers
Publisher Powerhoof
Steam App Id 1170570

5. her tears were my light

a love story between time and space

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her tears were my light has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 691 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 687 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.69 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 $2.69
Release Date 9/28/2022
Franchise NomnomNami
Developer NomnomNami
Publisher NomnomNami
Steam App Id 2112520

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!

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No Time has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,744 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,699 positive reviews and 45 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.09 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 $9.09
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.

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Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 677 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 671 positive reviews and 6 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 9/18/2025
Developer nodayshalleraseyou
Publisher nodayshalleraseyou
Steam App Id 1545990

8. Tree Simulator 2022

It's exactly what it sounds like, but now with 100% more multiplayer. You are the tree and so is everyone else! You are equaled by no other, except maybe the forest... Relax and be the best tree you can be.

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Tree Simulator 2022 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,232 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,198 positive reviews and 34 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 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 $5.99
Release Date 4/16/2021
Franchise Revmatek Games
Developer Revmatek
Publisher Revmatek
Steam App Id 1591290

9. RAM: Random Access Mayhem

The roguelike where you play as the enemies. Take control of your foes, turn them against each other in fast-paced combat, and leap to a new host before your current body breaks down.

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RAM: Random Access Mayhem has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 517 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 508 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play RAM: Random Access Mayhem on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $11.99
Release Date 9/15/2025
Franchise Hawthorn Games
Developer Xylem Studios
Publishers
Steam App Id 2256450

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!

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Chrono Gear: Warden of Time has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 449 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 442 positive reviews and 7 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 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
Developers
Publisher holo Indie
Steam App Id 3081840

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 18). Tree Simulator 2022 on Steam. Steam Store.
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