Best Time Travel Games on Steam
Steam currently has 647 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 2/19/2025.
Looking for more? Explore other lists such as:
- Free time travel games on Steam
- Best time travel Steam Deck games
- Best time travel Linux games on Steam
- Best time travel Steam games for Mac OS
- Free Steam games
- Most played Steam games
- Best rated Steam games
1. 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.
STEINS;GATE 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 20,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,528 positive reviews and 505 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 |
2. 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 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 6,632 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,527 positive reviews and 105 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).
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.
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 168,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,697 positive reviews and 6,411 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 319630 |
4. 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 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,836 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,827 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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).
5. 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.
Titanfall® 2 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 248,459 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 237,020 positive reviews and 11,439 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 6/18/2020 |
| Developer | Respawn Entertainment |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1237970 |
6. 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.
In Stars And Time 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 5,267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,152 positive reviews and 115 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 | Armor Games |
| Developer | insertdisc5 |
| Publisher | Armor Games Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1677310 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,762 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,972 positive reviews and 790 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).
8. Enigma of Fear
Become Mia, a paranormal detective searching for her missing father inside the Perimeter - a place that doesn't exist. Investigate clues like a real detective and unravel the mysteries behind the Enigma of Fear, defeating the terrible monsters who'll try to stop you.
Enigma of Fear 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 8,591 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,320 positive reviews and 271 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 11/28/2024 |
| Franchise | Nuuvem Publishing |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1507580 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,958 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,701 positive reviews and 257 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 7/22/2020 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1349230 |
10. 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.
ASTLIBRA Revision has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,971 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,856 positive reviews and 1,115 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 |
More Time Travel Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Time Travel games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 418 | 9/8/2016 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 46 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 240 | 1/30/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 5/20/2024 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,529 | 6/18/2020 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 118 | 11/20/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 80 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 87 | 11/28/2024 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 86 | 7/22/2020 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 410 | 10/13/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 7/28/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/12/2022 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 3/21/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 5/8/2018 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 504 | 3/25/2013 | 93 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 4/15/2019 | 92 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/28/2022 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 11/4/2011 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/26/2021 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 4/10/2009 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Reviews and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). STEINS;GATE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). A Tower Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 28). Titanfall® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 17). In Stars And Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 25). Portal Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Enigma of Fear on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). ASTLIBRA Revision on Steam. Steam Store.