Best Time Travel 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 travel games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free time travel games are available at the bottom of the page.

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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

Original War

An American geological expedition, under a UN mandate, assesses the natural resources in a distant part of Siberia, deep in the trackless steppes of Eastern Russia. But instead of oil, they discover a deposit of a hitherto unknown mineral.

Price -80% 1.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 27 Jan 2014

BioShock Infinite

Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.

Price -86% 4.12€
Rating 9.3
Release 25 Mar 2013

A New Beginning - Final Cut

A New Beginning is a cinematic adventure-thriller done graphic novel-style.

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 11 Dec 2012

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 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 9.99€
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 9.99€
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 9.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 27 Aug 2009

Time Gentlemen, Please! and Ben There, Dan That! Special Edition Double Pack

Ben There, Dan That! and Time Gentlemen, Please! are a couple of rip-roaring point-and-click adventure games . With tongue firmly in cheek, sit back, relax, and put your mind to work solving puzzles, and reading some very funny dialogue. It's like a book, only good!

Price 3.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 25 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 travel games on Steam

Take a look at the top time travel games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.

1. 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 is a story rich, choices matter and great soundtrack game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment, Feral interactive (Mac) and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and Square Enix. Released on January 29th 2015 has received 168,817 reviews of which 162,389 were positive and 6,428 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played time travel game, thanks to its 216 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
162,389
6,428

216
players

2. ANOTHER EDEN

[Single player JRPG] Take your cat on a time-traveling adventure! ANOTHER EDEN is a free to play, jrpg and rpg game developed and published by WFS and Inc.. Released on March 30th 2021 has received 1,853 reviews of which 1,282 were positive and 571 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. While seeing 113 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among time travel games based on player count.
6.7
1,282
571

113
players

3. 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 is a visual novel, story rich and anime game developed by MAGES. Inc. and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on September 08th 2016 has received 20,745 reviews of which 20,210 were positive and 535 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played time travel games.
9.5
20,210
535

97
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 8,119 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 #4 spot among the most played time travel games.
9.4
7,859
260

28
players

5. STEINS;GATE 0

If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE. STEINS;GATE 0 is a visual novel, story rich and anime game developed by MAGES. Inc. and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on May 08th 2018 has received 6,812 reviews of which 6,559 were positive and 253 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played time travel games.
9.3
6,559
253

26
players

6. GNOSIA

The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time... GNOSIA is a visual novel, anime and story rich game developed by Petit Depotto and published by PLAYISM. Released on January 23rd 2022 has received 3,122 reviews of which 2,934 were positive and 188 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played time travel games.
9.0
2,934
188

24
players

7. 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 is a adventure, time travel and mystery game developed by Modern Storyteller and published by Dear Villagers. Released on July 28th 2021 has received 11,325 reviews of which 10,881 were positive and 444 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played time travel games.
9.3
10,881
444

17
players

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 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 1,690 reviews of which 1,649 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played time travel games.
9.3
1,649
41

12
players

9. Day of the Tentacle Remastered

Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects. Day of the Tentacle Remastered is a point & click, adventure and classic game developed by Double Fine Productions and Shiny Shoe and published by Double Fine Productions. Released on March 21st 2016 has received 4,407 reviews of which 4,274 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played time travel games.
9.3
4,274
133

6
players

10. Kelvin and the Infamous Machine

Kelvin and the Infamous Machine is a hilarious point-and-click adventure in which you stumble irresponsibly through history to help legendary geniuses complete their masterworks! Kelvin and the Infamous Machine is a adventure, indie and point & click game developed and published by Blyts. Released on July 21st 2016 has received 954 reviews of which 862 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played time travel games.
8.5
862
92

2
players

Best deals on time travel games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of time travel games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted time travel games.

1. 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 is a adventure, time travel and mystery game developed by Modern Storyteller and published by Dear Villagers. Released on July 28th 2021 has received 11,325 reviews of which 10,881 were positive and 444 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for time travel category.
9.3
10,881
444

-94% 23.00€ 1.38€

2. Through Abandoned: The Forest

You continue your journey in worlds of Abandoned. Through Abandoned: The Forest is a indie, adventure and singleplayer game developed by Igor Krutov and published by Conglomerate 5. Released on August 09th 2016 has received 430 reviews of which 328 were positive and 102 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 83% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in time travel games.
7.2
328
102

-83% 3.99€ 0.67€

3. STEINS;GATE 0

If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE. STEINS;GATE 0 is a visual novel, story rich and anime game developed by MAGES. Inc. and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on May 08th 2018 has received 6,812 reviews of which 6,559 were positive and 253 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 75% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in time travel games.
9.3
6,559
253

-75% 29.99€ 7.49€

4. 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 is a visual novel, story rich and anime game developed by MAGES. Inc. and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on September 08th 2016 has received 20,745 reviews of which 20,210 were positive and 535 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for time travel games.
9.5
20,210
535

-70% 26.99€ 8.09€

5. 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 1,690 reviews of which 1,649 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a 20% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for time travel games.
9.3
1,649
41

-20% 11.99€ 9.59€

Free time travel games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play time travel games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play time travel games.

1. 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 is a story rich, choices matter and great soundtrack game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment, Feral interactive (Mac) and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and Square Enix. Released on January 29th 2015 has received 168,817 reviews of which 162,389 were positive and 6,428 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 216 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free time travel games on Steam.
9.5
162,389
6,428

216
players

2. ANOTHER EDEN

[Single player JRPG] Take your cat on a time-traveling adventure! ANOTHER EDEN is a free to play, jrpg and rpg game developed and published by WFS and Inc.. Released on March 30th 2021 has received 1,853 reviews of which 1,282 were positive and 571 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 113, this time travel game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free time travel games on Steam.
6.7
1,282
571

113
players

3. CHRONOSHOT

CHRONOSHOT is a free-to-play score-driven sci-fi arena shooting game, with specialized time mechanics. The player is equipped with a Jetpack, several weapons, and special ammunition which can be used to turn the tide against the enemy and dominate the leader board! CHRONOSHOT is a early access, free to play and time travel game developed and published by Quickfire Labs. Released on August 07th 2020 has received 424 reviews of which 376 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free time travel games on Steam.
8.2
376
48