Best Time Travel Games on Steam
Steam currently has 521 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 2/28/2024.
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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 Time Travel game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,139 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. 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 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 16,734 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,318 positive reviews and 416 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 |
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 164,080 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157,801 positive reviews and 6,279 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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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 319630 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 218,619 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 208,096 positive reviews and 10,523 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.79 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 | $4.79 |
| Release Date | 6/18/2020 |
| Developer | Respawn Entertainment |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1237970 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,648 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,930 positive reviews and 718 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).
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,913 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,671 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,742 positive reviews and 929 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 |
8. 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 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,158 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,120 positive reviews and 38 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 | insertdisc5 |
| Developer | insertdisc5 |
| Publisher | Armor Games Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1677310 |
9. Chop Goblins
Pursue the malevolent CHOP GOBLINS through time and foil their plans with devastating weapons in this bite-sized FPS from the creator of DUSK.
Chop Goblins has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,270 positive reviews and 47 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 12/12/2022 |
| Franchise | David Szymanski |
| Developer | David Szymanski |
| Publisher | David Szymanski |
| Steam App Id | 1935660 |
10. The Forgotten City
The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure in ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of an ancient underground city, travel 2000 years into the past, and unravel the mystery of who destroyed it by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. The fate of the city is in your hands.
The Forgotten City has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Time Travel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,138 positive reviews and 361 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 | 7/28/2021 |
| Franchise | Dear Villagers |
| Developer | Modern Storyteller |
| Publisher | Dear Villagers |
| Steam App Id | 874260 |
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 | 34 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 9/8/2016 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 247 | 1/29/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,104 | 6/18/2020 | 94 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 62 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 7/22/2020 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 10/13/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 117 | 11/20/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/12/2022 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 7/28/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 3/21/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 5/8/2018 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 284 | 3/25/2013 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 4/15/2019 | 92 | $8.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/28/2022 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 115 | 11/3/2011 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 4/10/2009 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 8/2/2023 | 91 | $11.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 8/30/2018 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/26/2021 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). STEINS;GATE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 20). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Titanfall® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). Portal Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 25). 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). ASTLIBRA Revision on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). In Stars And Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 25). Chop Goblins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 27). The Forgotten City on Steam. Steam Store.