Best Time Manipulation games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated time manipulation games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals time manipulation games are available at the bottom of the page.

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David.

You play David, an awfully small abstracted chosen hero tossed into a blissfully simple world overrun by giant culminations of evil physics-beasts. As David, you are given a slingshot-esque gift that you will have to use to conquer your colossus foes. Be there AND be square.

Price -50% 0.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 16 Feb 2015

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.

Price Free to play
Rating 9.5
Release 29 Jan 2015

Time Rifters

Be your own teammates in this unique single-player co-op shooter!

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 21 Oct 2014

Super Time Force Ultra

Super Time Force Ultra is an insane platformer filled with robots and dinosaurs and fun and time travel... sometimes all at the same time!

Price -92% 1.00€
Rating 8.5
Release 25 Aug 2014

Chronology

A platform-adventure game about time travelling, puzzle solving and a friendship between an Old Inventor and a Snail.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 12 May 2014

Quantum Conundrum

Find and rescue your uncle by using his newest invention to work your way through a crazy complex mansion as you switch between dimensions and solve puzzles!

Price -76% 2.14€
Rating 8.1
Release 21 Jun 2012

Adventures of Shuggy

Shuggy has just inherited a castle full of goblins, ghouls, zombies, and robots. Help him clear out over 100 rooms to make his new home liveable again!

Price 3.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 13 Jun 2012

Blades of Time

Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.

Price -79% 2.04€
Rating 7.6
Release 20 Apr 2012

Waves

Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

Price Free to play
Rating 9.0
Release 16 Nov 2011

Singularity™

FIGHT THE PAST TO SAVE THE FUTURE. STOP THE SINGULARITY. Learn the truth behind a massive cover-up of the catastrophic SINGULARITY, an event that fractured time and threatens the world as we know it. Armed with powerful, advanced weaponry and the experimental Time Manipulation Device, fight enemies from the past, the present, and...

Price 19.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 30 Jun 2010

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands™

Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands is the next chapter in the fan-favorite Sands of Time universe. Visiting his brother's kingdom following his adventure in Azad, the Prince finds the royal palace under siege from a mighty army bent on its destruction.

Price 9.99€
Rating 6.8
Release 10 Jun 2010

The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom

Enter a macabre and comical silent world filled with mischief, time travel and delicious pie. Includes Steam Achievements, Cloud, and Leaderboards!

Price -15% 3.39€
Rating 8.2
Release 20 Apr 2010

Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time

Amidst the scorched sands of ancient Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit. Drawn to the dark powers of a magic dagger, a young Prince is led to unleash a deadly evil upon a beautiful kingdom.

Price -80% 1.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 27 Aug 2009

Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones™

The Prince of Persia, a seasoned warrior, returns from the Island of Time to Babylon with his love, Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him.

Price -80% 1.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 27 Aug 2009

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within™

Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.

Price -80% 1.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 27 Aug 2009

TimeShift™

Master time to become the ultimate weapon! Dr. Aiden Krone has made a Time Jump across the space-time continuum - a reckless act with frightening consequences. Now, a disturbing alternate reality has evolved within the bleak and rain-soaked Alpha District.

Price 14.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 23 Jul 2009

Braid

This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

Price 14.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 10 Apr 2009

Most played time manipulation games on Steam

Take a look at the top time manipulation games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 26th 2025.

1. Quantum Break

From Remedy Entertainment, the masters of cinematic action games, comes Quantum Break, a time-amplified suspenseful blockbuster. The Quantum Break experience is part game, part live action show—where decisions in one dramatically affect the other. Quantum Break is a action, story rich and time manipulation game developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on September 29th 2016 has received 27,791 reviews of which 23,815 were positive and 3,976 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played time manipulation games.
8.4
23,815
3,976

94
players

2. SUPERHOT

SUPERHOT is the smash-hit FPS where time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's you, alone, outnumbered and outgunned. Snatch weapons from fallen enemies to shoot, slice and dodge through a truly cinematic hurricane of slow-motion bullets. SUPERHOT is a action, fps and bullet time game developed and published by SUPERHOT Team. Released on February 25th 2016 has received 38,576 reviews of which 35,193 were positive and 3,383 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played time manipulation games.
9.0
35,193
3,383

61
players

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! 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel is a chess, time travel and time manipulation game developed and published by Conor Petersen, Thunkspace and LLC. Released on July 22nd 2020 has received 8,119 reviews of which 7,859 were positive and 260 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played time manipulation games.
9.4
7,859
260

33
players

4. SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE

The long-awaited third game in the groundbreaking SUPERHOT franchise - MIND CONTROL DELETE gives you more insight into the world of SUPERHOT, more story, more signature gameplay. Keep dancing the slow-motion ballet of destruction for so much longer than ever before. SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE is a fps, time manipulation and action roguelike game developed and published by SUPERHOT Team. Released on July 16th 2020 has received 11,948 reviews of which 10,093 were positive and 1,855 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played time manipulation games.
8.2
10,093
1,855

30
players

5. The Sexy Brutale

The Sexy Brutale — a never-ending masked ball featuring intrigue, murder and the (quite possibly) occult! Relive the same mysterious day where the guests at the casino mansion are being murdered by the staff over and over again. The Sexy Brutale is a puzzle, mystery and adventure game developed by Cavalier Game Studios and Tequila Works and published by Tequila Works. Released on April 11th 2017 has received 3,775 reviews of which 3,488 were positive and 287 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played time manipulation games.
8.9
3,488
287

11
players

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 2077! Help your best friend Edward in his scientific affairs! Watch out for the Time Agents & avoid yourself! No Time is a time travel, time manipulation and sandbox game developed and published by Lost in Days Studio. Released on April 14th 2019 has received 1,686 reviews of which 1,645 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played time manipulation games.
9.3
1,645
41

10
players

7. Singularity™

FIGHT THE PAST TO SAVE THE FUTURE. STOP THE SINGULARITY. Learn the truth behind a massive cover-up of the catastrophic SINGULARITY, an event that fractured time and threatens the world as we know it. Armed with powerful, advanced weaponry and the experimental Time Manipulation Device, fight enemies from the past, the present, and... Singularity™ is a fps, action and sci-fi game developed by Raven Software and published by Activision. Released on June 30th 2010 has received 5,535 reviews of which 5,143 were positive and 392 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played time manipulation games.
9.0
5,143
392

6
players

8. CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story™

Traverse the sprawling city of Zaun as Ekko, a young inventor with a device to manipulate time, in this story-driven action platformer. Collect parts, craft gadgets, and unlock abilities—then rewind time to adapt your approach to every new challenge. CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story™ is a 2d platformer, adventure and time manipulation game developed by Double Stallion and published by Riot Forge. Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 982 reviews of which 884 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played time manipulation games.
8.5
884
98

5
players

9. Arise: A Simple Story

Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life. Manipulate time, solve puzzles, reshape surroundings as you push forward into the bittersweet recollections of a past life. This is a story about happiness and hardship, joy and sorrow. A story that all of us will one day experience. Arise: A Simple Story is a emotional, 3d platformer and time manipulation game developed by Piccolo Studio and published by Untold Tales. Released on December 03rd 2020 has received 2,359 reviews of which 2,164 were positive and 195 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played time manipulation games.
8.8
2,164
195

4
players

10. A Guidebook of Babel

A narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with the butterfly effect at its core. Board the Babel, a mysterious cruise ship that takes you on a whimsical journey to the afterlife. Use a special pen to help fellow travelers fulfill their wishes by rewriting the past, changing how the future unfolds. A Guidebook of Babel is a adventure, story rich and time manipulation game developed by StarryStarry and published by Thermite Games. Released on August 02nd 2023 has received 1,458 reviews of which 1,343 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played time manipulation games.
8.7
1,343
115

4
players

Best deals on time manipulation games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of time manipulation games available on Steam right now, updated on April 26th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted time manipulation games.

1. Eternal Threads

Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence. Eternal Threads is a choices matter, story rich and time manipulation game developed by Cosmonaut Studios and published by Secret Mode. Released on May 19th 2022 has received 701 reviews of which 605 were positive and 96 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for time manipulation category.
8.1
605
96

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

2. A Guidebook of Babel

A narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with the butterfly effect at its core. Board the Babel, a mysterious cruise ship that takes you on a whimsical journey to the afterlife. Use a special pen to help fellow travelers fulfill their wishes by rewriting the past, changing how the future unfolds. A Guidebook of Babel is a adventure, story rich and time manipulation game developed by StarryStarry and published by Thermite Games. Released on August 02nd 2023 has received 1,458 reviews of which 1,343 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in time manipulation games.
8.7
1,343
115

-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

3. Super Time Force Ultra

Super Time Force Ultra is an insane platformer filled with robots and dinosaurs and fun and time travel... sometimes all at the same time! Super Time Force Ultra is a side scroller, time manipulation and bullet hell game developed and published by Capybara Games. Released on August 25th 2014 has received 949 reviews of which 849 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in time manipulation games.
8.5
849
100

-92% 12.50€ 1.00€

4. What Lies in the Multiverse

A bombastic puzzle platformer about worlds turned inside out. Shift dimensions at the push of a button, solve brain-twisting logistical riddles, and race through the wilds of the multiverse in a bleakly hilarious (and hilariously bleak) story where everything you know can turn on a dime. What Lies in the Multiverse is a puzzle-platformer, time manipulation and story rich game developed by Studio Voyager and IguanaBee and published by Untold Tales and Doyoyo Games. Released on March 04th 2022 has received 638 reviews of which 588 were positive and 50 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for time manipulation games.
8.6
588
50

-86% 14.29€ 2.00€

5. Quantum Break

From Remedy Entertainment, the masters of cinematic action games, comes Quantum Break, a time-amplified suspenseful blockbuster. The Quantum Break experience is part game, part live action show—where decisions in one dramatically affect the other. Quantum Break is a action, story rich and time manipulation game developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on September 29th 2016 has received 27,791 reviews of which 23,815 were positive and 3,976 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for time manipulation games.
8.4
23,815
3,976

-80% 36.99€ 7.39€

6. David.

You play David, an awfully small abstracted chosen hero tossed into a blissfully simple world overrun by giant culminations of evil physics-beasts. As David, you are given a slingshot-esque gift that you will have to use to conquer your colossus foes. Be there AND be square. David. is a indie, action and 2d platformer game developed by Fermenter Games and published by First Break Labs. Released on February 16th 2015 has received 750 reviews of which 589 were positive and 161 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for time manipulation games.
7.5
589
161

-50% 1.99€ 0.99€