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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Taimumari: Definitive Edition
Retro-style platform game in keeping with the best traditions of games of our childhood! Take control of the Himari, the young female wizard travelling across various ages to settle the balance in time across the whole world!
The Silent Age
Experience a post-apocalyptic world like never before in The Silent Age, a thrilling point-and-click adventure game. Use time travel to unravel the mystery behind humanity's disappearance and save the world from extinction. Start your journey now!
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.
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.
Time Rifters
Be your own teammates in this unique single-player co-op shooter!
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!
Chronology
A platform-adventure game about time travelling, puzzle solving and a friendship between an Old Inventor and a Snail.
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!
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!
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.
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...
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 June 15th 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 28,140 reviews of which 24,117 were positive and 4,023 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played time manipulation game, thanks to its 161 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.4
24,117
4,023
161
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 38,776 reviews of which 35,390 were positive and 3,386 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
35,390
3,386
50
players
3. 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 12,015 reviews of which 10,143 were positive and 1,872 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played time manipulation games.
8.2
10,143
1,872
26
players
4. 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 8,199 reviews of which 7,934 were positive and 265 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played time manipulation games.
9.4
7,934
265
25
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 Cavalier Game Studios. Released on April 11th 2017 has received 3,840 reviews of which 3,546 were positive and 294 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
3,546
294
18
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 1,705 reviews of which 1,662 were positive and 43 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played time manipulation games.
9.2
1,662
43
11
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 5,578 reviews of which 5,183 were positive and 395 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
5,183
395
9
players
8. 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. TimeShift™ is a action, fps and time manipulation game developed by Saber Interactive and published by Activision. Released on July 23rd 2009 has received 1,336 reviews of which 1,066 were positive and 270 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played time manipulation games.
7.6
1,066
270
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 2,468 reviews of which 2,259 were positive and 209 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
2,259
209
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 1,490 reviews of which 1,371 were positive and 119 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
1,371
119
3
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 June 15th 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 728 reviews of which 629 were positive and 99 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for time manipulation category.
8.1
629
99
-98%
19.99€
0.41€
2. 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 2,468 reviews of which 2,259 were positive and 209 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in time manipulation games.
8.8
2,259
209
-97%
19.50€
0.62€
3. Timelie
Timelie is a stealth puzzle adventure, where you control time like a media player. Perceive future events to plan your escape strategy from the past, sneak an enemy, and manipulate time through this companionship journey of a mysterious cat and a little girl with a precognitive power. Timelie is a puzzle-platformer, puzzle and female protagonist game developed and published by Urnique Studio. Released on May 20th 2020 has received 2,418 reviews of which 2,277 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in time manipulation games.
9.0
2,277
141
-96%
14.99€
0.71€
4. 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 1,490 reviews of which 1,371 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for time manipulation games.
8.7
1,371
119
-96%
14.79€
0.64€
5. 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 647 reviews of which 596 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for time manipulation games.
8.6
596
51
-96%
14.79€
0.72€
6. 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 38,776 reviews of which 35,390 were positive and 3,386 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for time manipulation games.
9.0
35,390
3,386
-95%
22.49€
1.18€
7. 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 950 reviews of which 849 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for time manipulation games.
8.4
849
101
-95%
12.49€
0.66€
8. 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 28,140 reviews of which 24,117 were positive and 4,023 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for time manipulation games.
8.4
24,117
4,023
-95%
36.99€
2.15€
9. 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 12,015 reviews of which 10,143 were positive and 1,872 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for time manipulation games.
8.2
10,143
1,872
-91%
22.49€
2.23€
10. 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 Cavalier Game Studios. Released on April 11th 2017 has received 3,840 reviews of which 3,546 were positive and 294 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for time manipulation games.
8.9
3,546
294
-89%
19.99€
2.33€