Best Time Manipulation Games on Steam

Steam currently has 932 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 12/30/2025.

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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 73,597 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,127 positive reviews and 1,470 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 171,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,659 positive reviews and 6,482 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 8,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,285 positive reviews and 279 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 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,946 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,885 positive reviews and 61 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $16.99 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 $16.99
Release Date 7/17/2025
Developers
Publisher Powerhoof
Steam App Id 1170570

5. DevilConnection

Punish the little bastard demon and being punished too! Cemo-Summoning Adventure Game

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DevilConnection 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 1,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,022 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DevilConnection on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 10/30/2025
Developer ChaoGames
Publisher ChaoGames
Steam App Id 3054820

6. 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 #6 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 739 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 735 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.54 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 $2.54
Release Date 9/28/2022
Franchise NomnomNami
Developer NomnomNami
Publisher NomnomNami
Steam App Id 2112520

7. 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 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 793 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 785 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.39 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 $14.39
Release Date 9/12/2025
Developers
Publisher holo Indie
Steam App Id 3081840

8. 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 #8 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,819 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,769 positive reviews and 50 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $8.44 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 $8.44
Release Date 4/15/2019
Developer Lost in Days Studio
Publisher Lost in Days Studio
Steam App Id 1043340

9. 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 #9 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 762 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 753 positive reviews and 9 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, it is possible to play Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.74
Release Date 9/18/2025
Developer nodayshalleraseyou
Publisher nodayshalleraseyou
Steam App Id 1545990

10. 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 #10 spot for the best Time Manipulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,238 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,204 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

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, December 29). DevilConnection on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, December 7). Tree Simulator 2022 on Steam. Steam Store.

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