Games Like Time Thief

Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 21.6%, Minimalist 20.3%, Retro 16.2%, Adventure 12.6%, Puzzle 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the core mechanic of Time Thief, where every action is constrained by a strict, ticking time limit.

Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!

Why similar: Retro 17.3%, Action-Adventure 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Exploration 9.9%, Top-Down 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, Zelda-like adventure that captures the retro exploration feel of the seed game.

EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 28.7%, Exploration 18.9%, Action 17.5%, Adventure 16.4%, 2D 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a critical time-management system where characters slowly run out of time, forcing you to prioritize exploration and combat.

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Exploration 29.7%, Action-Adventure 28.8%, Puzzle 15.1%, Top-Down 13.6%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an exceptional top-down exploration experience with deep puzzle-solving and combat reminiscent of classic adventure games.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 34.6%, Exploration 14.7%, Adventure 13.1%, Action 10.9%, Top-Down 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in top-down action-adventure with beautiful pixel art and a focus on exploration and tight combat.

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 36.3%, Exploration 22.3%, Action 15.7%, Adventure 14.7%, Combat 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished top-down action-adventure experience with challenging combat and rewarding exploration.

Freeze time, outsmart your enemies and reverse the annihilation of your home in The Ambassador: Fractured timelines, a twin-stick fantasy shooter.

Why similar: Retro 21.6%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Top-Down 14.1%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action game that incorporates time-manipulation mechanics directly into its combat loop.

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 28.7%, Retro 16.2%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Puzzle 11.8%, 2D 9%

Why You'll Like It: A deep action-adventure game that excels in top-down combat, complex puzzles, and a rich, retro-inspired world.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 41%, Retro 22%, Action 18.8%, 2D 11.7%, Indie 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced action with a heavy emphasis on time manipulation and planning your moves carefully.

In Chronoquartz, every move matters! You have 10 turns per loop: explore, solve puzzles, and use your past knowledge to progress. Strategy, critical thinking, and time management will be your allies in this unique temporal adventure. Will you succeed in saving time?

Why similar: Retro 19%, Exploration 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Top-Down 13.7%, Puzzle 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the top-down perspective and puzzle-exploration focus of the seed game.

Explore a huge open game world in classic action-adventure fashion! Prove your worth by fighting through monster-infested dungeons to save the Kingdom of Blossom!

Why similar: Retro 28.3%, Action-Adventure 27.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Action 8%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down action-adventure that pays homage to retro Zelda titles with its exploration and puzzle focus.

An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 34.4%, Top-Down 15.5%, Action 11.4%, Retro 11.4%, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-adventure game with dungeon exploration, retro visuals, and rewarding combat progression.

Scout, loot, and get out in Spirited Thief, a tactical turn-based heist simulator with a twist. Search ahead as spirit, Trin, and grab the goods as thief, Elaj. Just make sure you have the loot before the guards come looking!

Why similar: Top-Down 30.3%, Pixel Graphics 30%, 2D 17.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Fantasy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the stealth and theft themes of the seed game, utilizing turn-based strategy to navigate environments.

Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26%, Exploration 18.6%, Top-Down 17.5%, Adventure 11.2%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines top-down dungeon exploration with action-adventure elements and a charming pixel-art aesthetic.

Drift your way through time to save humanity from an evil panda.

Why similar: Action 45.1%, Adventure 40.8%, Indie 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that incorporates time-based mechanics into its core gameplay loop.

Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas combines captivating storytelling, breathtaking 3D visuals and exciting gameplay into one epic action-adventure experience. In the game you explore the islands of Uncharted Seas, a world filled with many dangers, puzzles and secrets.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 24%, Adventure 14.8%, Open World 13.8%, Exploration 13.1%, Action 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on top-down exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat in a vibrant, retro-inspired world.

Ladra is a stealth-action game about a young thief on a quest to stop an incoming war. Hide in the shadows, pickpocket your targets, and pick locks to steal valuables. Stay undetected, and prove your skills as the ultimate thief.

Why similar: Top-Down 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 22.8%, Action-Adventure 19%, 2D 13.5%, Adventure 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down stealth game that shares the pixel-art aesthetic and exploration focus of the seed game.

Adventuress Ittle Dew and her sidekick Tippsie crash onto a strange island, filled with loot and mysterious inhabitants. It quickly dawns on the duo that this might become their biggest adventure yet.Ittle Dew boils down the classic adventure formula until there is only fun left.

Why similar: Adventure 29%, Puzzle 24%, Exploration 12.8%, Top-Down 10.2%, 2D 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-adventure game that emphasizes clever puzzle-solving and combat in a charming pixel-art style.

Imagine if the original Zelda game was set in a science-fiction galaxy. Explore this open-world, action RPG with roguelike and metroidvania elements. Mighty bosses lurk deep within procedurally-generated dungeons. Wield, vanquish, unearth, collect, craft, progress, trip, adventure.

Why similar: Retro 31.7%, Pixel Graphics 24.2%, Open World 24.2%, Action 10.1%, Fantasy 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features procedural top-down exploration and action-adventure gameplay with a distinct retro aesthetic.

Arcane Vale is an action packed open-world RPG. Embark on an adventure to discover a long-lost treasure in a vast and dangerous world.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 22%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Exploration 13.1%, Action 9.9%, Open World 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure RPG that provides a classic exploration experience with retro pixel graphics.

In a colorful archipelago, play as a young thief studying at the Guild. Investigate kidnappings, steer clear of roaming pirates or fight them. Sail the ocean on a cute turtle and climb every island. Cure sick animals, and find the truth during this feel-good journey. Made by a dreamer solo dev.

Why similar: Retro 20.6%, Exploration 17.8%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Open World 15.1%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on adventure and exploration with a strong emphasis on mystery and atmosphere.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Retro 35.5%, Pixel Graphics 22%, Action-Adventure 14%, 2D 11.6%, Action 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action-adventure game that features tight controls and a focus on exploration.

Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 32.6%, Top-Down 11%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 10%, Retro 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action game that focuses on high-stakes boss combat and exploration within a retro framework.

The Watchmaker is an action adventure set in a strange steampunk world of giant clock mechanisms, where time has gone mad. Join Alexander, a clock tower keeper, on his quest to restore time to its natural rhythm!

Why similar: Action 33.1%, Adventure 32.6%, Puzzle 23.3%, Indie 11%

Why You'll Like It: Features action-adventure gameplay with a heavy emphasis on time-based puzzles.

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.

Why similar: Puzzle 53.5%, 2D 24.2%, Indie 14.5%, Singleplayer 4.2%, Adventure 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational puzzle-platformer that defines the genre of time-manipulation mechanics.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 32.1%, Retro 18.9%, Adventure 13.2%, Action 11.5%, Exploration 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy action-adventure game with a distinct retro pixel-art style and challenging gameplay.

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Retro 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 22.8%, Action 12.2%, Exploration 11.5%, Adventure 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic retro action-adventure game with deep exploration, combat, and a memorable story.

Most of your actions have been taken away. In each time loop, slide the mouse to kill monsters, crack the puzzles locked by knowledge, and explore the hidden paths! Go deeper in a limited time and discover the truth of the world.

Why similar: Exploration 32.9%, Adventure 17.3%, Puzzle 17%, 2D 16.6%, Action 13%

APE OUT is a wildly intense and colorfully stylized smash ‘em up about primal escape, rhythmic violence, and frenetic jazz.

Why similar: Top-Down 44.3%, Action 24.2%, 2D 18.1%, Indie 8.6%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action game with a unique visual style and fast-paced, rhythmic combat.

The universe's greatest cat burglar? The ultimate phantom thief across dimensions? Nah... Time Snatcher Handy, that's me! A time-stop bullet-hell action roguelike starring "Handy" the stylish cat burglar! Stop the time to dodge bullets, gather items to get stronger, and escape the Time Museum!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 25.4%, Top-Down 23.9%, Action 12.4%, Combat 12.2%, 2D 11.6%

Guide Timmy the treasure hunter through dangerous dungeons in search of the legendary treasure!

Why similar: Retro 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Action 16%, Adventure 14.9%, Action-Adventure 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure platformer that utilizes retro pixel graphics and challenging level design.

Time Flies is a little adventure about our limited time in this world.

Why similar: Adventure 33.9%, Pixel Graphics 25.4%, 2D 18.5%, Open World 16.8%, Indie 3.5%

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

Why similar: Action 33.9%, Pixel Graphics 27.9%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Indie 12.5%, 2D 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Challenges players with unique movement mechanics in a demanding action-adventure setting.

A deadly factory surrounds you. The manipulation of time is necessary to escape this underground facility. Use your wit, your laser blaster, and your time-warping abilities to face your demise head-on and triumph!

Why similar: Action 41.6%, Pixel Graphics 37.7%, Indie 14.5%, Singleplayer 6.2%

A unique mix of adventure and idle game. Plan and optimise your loops carefully and let the grind happen automatically. Explore this unique world, meet strange characters and escape the loop. A high-quality idle game that elevate the mechanics through an old school pixel-art adventure.

Why similar: Exploration 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%, Retro 16.1%, Adventure 11.2%, Time Management 11%

MotionRec is a recording puzzle action game where you progress through stages by recording and playing back your own movements.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 21%, Retro 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Exploration 12.8%, Puzzle 8.4%

Bloodthief is an ultra-fast melee dungeon-runner where you use momentum to parkour through hazardous dungeons and brutally slash through enemies. Speed-run through haunted crypts and castles and learn what dark secrets lie beneath.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 44.7%, Retro 36.5%, Action 16.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Time Up is a fast paced action platformer, with each level only being 9 seconds. Sieze every opportunity, plan your route, Survive various deadly traps, and reach the finish line! This game combines a variety of classic platformer elements: The levels are carefully designed to make them harder, yet more enjoyable to give the player a...

Why similar: Adventure 30.5%, Action 29.9%, Minimalist 14%, 2D 13.2%, Indie 9.7%

KEEK is a pixel 2D platformer that you could use a special force to change the dimension of objects. Overcome obstacles, disable traps, collect items and face the final challenge.

Why similar: Action 47.3%, Pixel Graphics 44.2%, Indie 4.9%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?

Why similar: Retro 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Adventure 14.2%, Action-Adventure 12%, Action 10.4%

Ninjahtic is an action/adventure platformer with elements of puzzle-solving and stealth. While it's progression is linear, the open-ended nature of every level requires exploration of an abandoned civilization located atop floating islands.

Why similar: Action 25.9%, Retro 24.5%, Adventure 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 18.3%, Indie 8%

Shipwreck is a top down adventure game in which you must travel the land, explore dungeons, and defeat monsters to earn safe passage off the island on which you are stranded.

Why similar: Adventure 39.8%, Pixel Graphics 28.1%, Top-Down 18.6%, Indie 13.5%

The Rewinder 2 is an action adventure game inspired by eastern mythology. Explore cursed villages, dungeons. Unlock new skills and meet all sorts of ghosts and monsters.

Why similar: Adventure 23.9%, Action-Adventure 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Puzzle 9.3%, Action 8.9%

Hyperactive 2D action platformer with wicked fast attacks, omnidirectional dashing, and time-freezing! Play well enough to transform and unleash 100% power!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 38.8%, Action 15.5%, Combat 13.7%, 2D 11.4%, Adventure 8.7%

Idle RPG game that uses real life Time as the core mechanic and currency. Featuring offline progress, prestige, unfolding mechanics, trees, and much more!

Why similar: Time Management 49.7%, Minimalist 22.9%, 2D 19.9%, Indie 5%, Singleplayer 2.4%

A 2D space mining adventure. Mine exotic resources, unlock powerful equipment, and fend off relentless enemies to build an inter-dimensional portal, the last hope of salvation for your civilization.

Why similar: Top-Down 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Time Management 13.7%, 2D 12%, Exploration 11.9%

Traveller's Hymn is a top-down, grid-based, open-world adventure game. Explore a vast land, battle monsters, collect loot, help locals and cook hearty meals while unraveling the mystery behind the land's curse.

Why similar: Retro 27.3%, Exploration 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Open World 13.7%, Adventure 10%

Set in an alternate reality, play as a cop using a powerful time slowing watch to stop crime and save the city.

Why similar: Action 75.4%, Indie 24.6%

A non-linear first-person action adventure in a pirate setting. A single player time travel simulation game. Unusual gaming experience.Moving in space and time, the player must understand what is happening on the island and how the main character can move away from there.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 34.4%, Exploration 21.7%, Open World 20.6%, Adventure 13.9%, Puzzle 9.4%

A 3D action platformer where you play as a wind-up toy in a Tinkerer's workshop set in the Victorian Age. As a small wind-up toy, you must rely on your wind-up key to embark on an arduous journey. Defeat enemies and uncover a dark secret within the rooms.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 39%, Exploration 29.2%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 7.8%, Combat 6.3%

Kronos: Titan of Time is a Greek Mythology themed 2D combat platformer. Players play as Kronos as they pick up quests, collects resources and upgrade abilities on their epic journey. Battle enemies and control time to uncover the truth behind Kronos’ fall from grace and reclaim his throne.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 29.5%, Pixel Graphics 24.7%, Combat 16.2%, 2D 14.1%, Adventure 12.8%

Challenging retro pixel graphics action-platformer. Become a legendary rogue Janosik and explore the big mountain castle level full of secrets. Available for FREE!

Why similar: Retro 26.5%, Pixel Graphics 22.5%, Action 17%, Adventure 15.7%, 2D 12.4%

Rush to Adventure is a retro fantasy speedrunning adventure. Inspired by classic NES titles like Zelda, Mario and Castlevania. You awaken on the shore of a cursed island. Your only way off the island is to fight the monsters and lift the curse.

Why similar: Retro 24.1%, Action 20%, Adventure 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, 2D 9.2%

Become a lightning fast thief in this fast-paced platformer about looting ancient ruins with speed and style!

Why similar: Action 38.1%, Adventure 33.7%, Indie 12.4%, Retro 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.8%, Action 13.8%, Adventure 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Top-Down 10%

A fast paced precision platform game where you play as Lupu, a monster looking to make their way out of the abandoned lab and onto the surface!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 52.2%, Action 25.8%, 2D 19.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Clock Rogue is an Action Roguelike game which you attack with your stopwatch timing. Build your own time clock and protect the hedgehog from viruses attack!

Why similar: Action 94.1%, Singleplayer 5.9%

Lord Ambermaze is a charming adventure set on a mysterious island where the world only moves when you do. Battle quirky enemies, solve clever puzzles, bond with island dwellers, and save your little sister by uncovering the dark lord’s terrible secret.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.1%, Exploration 22.8%, Puzzle 14%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 12.2%

Overclocked: The Aclockalypse is a roguelike bullet hell following The Keeper’s time-twisting battle to reclaim The Eternal Sands from Greenwich and her clockwork army.

Why similar: Action 74.6%, Indie 25.4%