Games Like Warden of Time

TIMEWINDER is a 2D platformer with puzzle and precision elements. Run, jump, dash and travel in time to brave the obstacles and continue on your journey, but be careful not to break the timeline continuity!

Why similar: Time Manipulation 40% ★, Puzzle Platformer 17.9%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 7.8%, Puzzle 6.4%

You must record your movements and play them back to progress. Use your recorded echoes to weigh down pressure plates, body-block lasers, and trigger springs to launch you across gaps. Master the timeline and complete all 30 time-bending levels.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 42.1% ★, Puzzle Platformer 21%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 7.9%, Puzzle 7.5%

Timeline Traveler II is a puzzle game that combined time control and platformer element together to provide a new game experience!

Why similar: Time Manipulation 45.2% ★, Puzzle Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 11%, Puzzle 7.7%, Platformer 6.8%

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 Platformer 32.7%, Time Manipulation 30.3% ★, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 9%, Puzzle 9%

"Exp10sion" is a pixel-art puzzle platformer. You'll play as a bomb that explodes within 10 seconds. Each explosion respawns the bomb, starts a new round, and generates a "Time Shadow" of your last round. Use your shadow wisely to solve the puzzles!

Why similar: Time Manipulation 40% ★, Puzzle Platformer 20.9%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 9.3%, Puzzle 8.4%

Help Puzzled Cat use jetpacks, portals, bombs, gum, and more to conquer treacherous platforming stages. Play your own way using save states to explore a world full of challenges and secrets - but can you find the way through? Travel through time and space and reach enlightenment.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 40.9% ★, Puzzle Platformer 20.3%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 7.4%, Puzzle 6.3%

Manipulate space and time in this planetary puzzle-platformer. Learn the rules to unravel more of the world and the secrets within. Do you remember? 183 15.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 43.7% ★, Puzzle Platformer 24.3%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 9.1%, Puzzle 9%

Discover the classic tale of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in a whole new way. A gaming experience where you get to feel what it's like to dive inside a novel as a small dot. Roll left and right, rewind time, and venture deeper through the story as you try to find your way back home.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 39.3% ★, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 5.8%

The world has been swallowed into the grey void of time and space. The only key to the winding puzzle - a time-controling pocket-watch - lies in the hands of a clockmaker Father. The watch creates a mysterious barrier between the Father and his estranged Daughter.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 39.2% ★, Puzzle Platformer 18.8%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Puzzle 6.7%

A 2D physics-based puzzle-platformer where you become water. Split into droplets to slip through cracks, surge across surfaces, evaporate into vapor to rise above obstacles, short-circuit cables to disable machinery, and outsmart increasingly intricate environmental puzzles.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.7%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Magic 8%, Platformer 7.2%

Control the flow of time to solve puzzles in this new version of the indie classic, featuring fully repainted artwork, a new world of puzzles, and seriously in-depth commentary.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 33.6% ★, Puzzle Platformer 19.1%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 8.3%, Hand-drawn 7.6%

Try this year’s must-play indie smash-hit for free, with Evergate Ki’s Awakening. Take on seven unique levels in this haunting precision puzzle-platformer, set in a stunning hand-drawn vision of the Afterlife, with an original score recorded by a live orchestra.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.1%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Time Manipulation 15.4% ★, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Platformer 7.4%

Black Zen White is a relaxing puzzle platformer where the world flips between two versions: black and white. Think, time your moves, bend time, and interact with strange creatures in this contemplative, hand-drawn journey inspired by East Asian ink paintings for 1 to 2 players.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 34.8% ★, Puzzle Platformer 17.8%, 2D Platformer 10%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, Puzzle 7.9%

Play as a robot with time-manipulating abilities. You can go to places you've never been before by going back in time in the X and Y axes independently. Just beware pockets of time corruption, and tracking your positions in time consumes a lot of memory. At max capacity, you can no longer function.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 40.5% ★, Puzzle Platformer 22.7%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Time Travel 7.5% ★, Platformer 5.6%

We play for small shaman in the world of dreams, which moves in a static world to move to the next level

Why similar: Time Manipulation 40.2% ★, Puzzle Platformer 11.8%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Puzzle 7.4%, Fantasy 7.2%

It's a meta game that previously only existed in the imagination, allowing you to break window boundaries and interact in multiple game windows.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 46.1% ★, Puzzle Platformer 19.8%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Puzzle 9.2%, Platformer 7.7%

In this platform game you will have to overcome challenging puzzles using a weapon capable of rewinding the time of an object.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 48.7% ★, Puzzle Platformer 18.2%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Puzzle 10.8%, Time Travel 5.1% ★

Science doesn't have to be boring! Use the powers of gravity and magnetic attraction to fling yourself across the laboratory and help Maggie solve dozens of puzzles to fulfill her mission as a researcher!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.2%, 2D Platformer 21.2%, Platformer 10.9%, Puzzle 10.2%, Hand-drawn 8.1%

NOSTOI is a narrative 3D puzzle and platformer game with a gameplay mechanics based on the physics and time manipulation. The game is about a boy who tries to escape his psychological trauma.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 53.9% ★, Puzzle Platformer 22.7%, Platformer 12%, Puzzle 11.4%

Using the power of time manipulation, guide Cuckoo through a deadly clock by speeding up and slowing down a system of cogs, gears, pistons and other surprises in this difficult puzzle platformer!

Why similar: Time Manipulation 52.6% ★, Puzzle Platformer 18.6%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 8.2%, Linear 3.6%

"ChronoRecorder" is a 3D puzzle game. Players can manipulate time and gravity. And you have to use that ability to solve problems. You might think this game is difficult if you don't use your brain.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 52.3% ★, Puzzle Platformer 32.4%, Puzzle 11.7%, Casual 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Leena is a classic 2D platforming game with a unique twist. Navigate through beautiful hand crafted levels by jumping past obstacles, balancing on platforms, climbing moving walls, and dashing through the air.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Platformer 11%, Puzzle 9.4%

Work with your past (and future) selves to solve puzzles. Shatter your obstacles, be your own platform, and more in this time-looping puzzler where YOU are your own solution!

Why similar: Time Manipulation 35.9% ★, Puzzle Platformer 24.5%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Puzzle 9.6%

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

Why similar: Time Manipulation 45.6% ★, Puzzle Platformer 18.9%, Platformer 15.9%, Puzzle 14.8%, 2D 3.4%

A cute, nature-focused vertical puzzle platformer in which a powerless young wizard chases after the dragon Eldaria for his stolen abilities. Combining the exciting abilities & puzzles of Zelda with the thrill and risk of Getting Over It/Jump King!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.1%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Magic 11.5%, Platformer 9.5%, Puzzle 8.6%

Guide two froggy friends through a pixelated, time-warping adventure. This 2D platformer will require you to master the time loop and leap your way across 30+ levels of hazards and puzzles.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 36.7% ★, Puzzle Platformer 22.5%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 8.4%, Puzzle 7.9%

Colorize is the 2D adventure game colorizing the world became dark. Are you ready to be the brave color-pencil adventurer? Set off for a new adventure chasing the wizard made the world dark.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.4%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Magic 12.8%, Puzzle 12.2%, Puzzle Platformer 11%

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 38.4%, Time Manipulation 29.7% ★, Platformer 12.8%, Puzzle 10.6%, Time Travel 4.7% ★

Liekki is a cozy but fast-paced puzzle platformer where you play as a little fire spirit and try to burn as much as possible. Solve levels using different fire related powers and change levels while burning them down.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.9%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Platformer 11.5%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Puzzle 10.4%

Help Dui find his way home in this challenging puzzle-adventure. Fight bosses, discover new abilities, and learn more about this quirky character on your journey home.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.6%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, Platformer 12.1%, Puzzle 10.8%, Linear 7.7%

Chrono is a puzzle/platformer game where you control how time affects objects in the world. By freezing time, fast-forwarding, or rewinding objects, you can crack a wide variety of puzzles. The goal is to escape the facility where you are trapped, before time runs out.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 49.7% ★, Puzzle Platformer 28%, Puzzle 8.2%, Platformer 7.1%, Time Travel 4.1% ★

PARADOX is a puzzle-platformer about time traveling and avoiding paradoxes.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 44.8% ★, Puzzle Platformer 20.8%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Time Travel 8.9% ★, Puzzle 7.9%

Video Editor is a puzzle platformer inspired by various video editing software. As a director, you must film 'movements' as clips, adjust them, and collaborate with chroma key tracks to reach the flag—all within a recording time limit! Film short, reach efficiently!

Why similar: Time Manipulation 33% ★, Puzzle Platformer 18.4%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 11.3%, Puzzle 9.3%

Looppip is a magical seed that carries an ancient hourglass with the power to turn back time. Your mission is to save the bee hives, essential for the survival of life on Earth, and reverse the environmental collapse threatening nature.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 28.9% ★, Puzzle Platformer 17.3%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Time Travel 8.8% ★, Platformer 7.4%

Evergate is a haunting 2D puzzle-platformer set in a stunning hand-drawn vision of the Afterlife with an original score recorded by a live orchestra. Navigate 85 challenging stages and unleash the extraordinary powers of the genre-defining 'Soulflame' to help a lost soul reincarnate on earth!

Why similar: Time Manipulation 31.4% ★, Puzzle Platformer 18.2%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Platformer 8.3%

A 2D action and puzzle platformer where you play as a lab experiment trying to escape an evil scientist's laboratory. Fire projectiles that propel you backward to evade and fend off threats. Solve puzzles to escape the facility and save Nasu.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.1%, 2D Platformer 24.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Puzzle 11.8%, Linear 7.3%

Homebound is a 2D platformer all about a journey home. Collect and use powers you find along the way to find your way home.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.3%, 2D Platformer 24.1%, Platformer 12.2%, Puzzle 11.4%, Linear 6%

Pistol-shooting portal puzzle platforming! Use your enchanted bullet to clear each level and save the city!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.3%, 2D Platformer 25.7%, Platformer 13.9%, Magic 12.5%, Cute 7.4%

Raster is a casual puzzle game about space. Here, you can use a variety of spatial abilities to traverse across diverse terrains, all in search of carrots for the bunny.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 48.8% ★, Puzzle Platformer 23.6%, Puzzle 11.2%, Relaxing 6.6%, 2D 4.2%

You're trapped in a strange facility with only one tool at your disposal - a Rocket Launcher. You must use this launcher to rocket jump your way to the goal across many unique new environments, dealing with the hazards in your way.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 33.6% ★, Puzzle Platformer 18.9%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Platformer 7.8%

Mr. Mat Hematic is a short, fun, 2D platformer puzzle game where you must use given mathematical operations to alter the environment so you can move around. To complete a level, you need to reach the black door.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.9%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Puzzle 8.7%, Relaxing 8.3%

Tricky Castle is a 2d puzzle-platformer with mind-bending, out-of-the-box puzzles. Use creative thinking to solve unconventional challenges and escape a castle full of devious traps.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35.4%, 2D Platformer 22.1%, Platformer 14.1%, Puzzle 13.3%, Linear 10.5%

As a blowfish, traverse the world by rolling along the floor and propelling yourself through the air. Avoid the hazards and try to reach a vessel with water, which is vital for your survival.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.1%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Platformer 11.7%, Puzzle 10.3%, Hand-drawn 10%

Meet EMULS: Oil & Water — a platforming puzzle game where you play as a classic green-and-yellow kitchen sponge! Soak up oil or water, squirt them off to create conditional platforms. Experiment freely, make mistakes, and enjoy the messy fun of figuring it all out.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.2%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, Platformer 15.2%, Puzzle 12.3%, Cute 5.9%

Stop time and manipulate objects around you to reach the goal line!

Why similar: Time Manipulation 61.4% ★, Puzzle Platformer 26.1%, Platformer 12.5%

LenscraftCube is a 2D platform puzzle game where players take on the role of a cube that must navigate through levels while being constrained by the boundaries of other camera cubes.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.2%, 2D Platformer 26.5%, Platformer 13.1%, Puzzle 12.4%, Relaxing 7%

A dinosaur trapped in a paper world. Use decalcomania to duplicate tiles, build a path, and escape!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.3%, Puzzle Platformer 20.8%, Hand-drawn 17.5%, Puzzle 16.2%, Cute 10.2%

Find your way through challenging puzzles and catch your friend by clever movement and destruction of blocks.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.1%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Puzzle 11.3%, Relaxing 7.7%

A lone man's journey through a strange world. Dimension switching mechanic - switch between the dimensions to traverse the world and solve puzzles.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 51.4% ★, Puzzle Platformer 22.8%, Puzzle 9.6%, Platformer 7.4%, Linear 5.4%

Explore a sketchbook world in a casual mix of platforming and brainteasing puzzles!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 8.6%, Puzzle 8.1%

2D puzzle action like Reversi!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.8%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 13.5%, Puzzle 12.6%, Hand-drawn 10%

"MOP'N SPARK" is a 2D puzzle platformer where a street cleaner and an electrician—an unlikely duo—team up to tackle challenging stages.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 37.3% ★, Puzzle Platformer 20.5%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 11.4%, Puzzle 10.6%

Match adorable pixel-art bears in this relaxing memory puzzle game. Flip the cards, find the pairs, and beat the clock!

Why similar: Time Manipulation 44.1% ★, Puzzle Platformer 31.1%, Puzzle 14.1%, Casual 5.4%, Family Friendly 5.1%

Huecube is a puzzle platformer with fluid movement about shifting colours and manipulating time to reach the goal. Features an in-built level editor with Steam workshop support.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 42.2% ★, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 11%, Puzzle 10.1%

time resistance machine is a real time physics based action packed puzzle platformer about manipulating time. each object contains it's own dynamic timescale: freeze boxes mid air to create barriers, heat yourself up to gain momentum and perform stuns within the world of advanced physics simulation

Why similar: Time Manipulation 52.2% ★, Puzzle Platformer 21.2%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 7.5%, Time Travel 4.9% ★

Use the classic chess pieces to work your way through this complex puzzle platformer. Capture all enemy pieces before they get you to beat the 102 intricately designed levels.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 29.7% ★, Puzzle Platformer 26.4%, 2D Platformer 21.4%, Puzzle 10.2%, Platformer 8.3%

A unique take on 2D platformers. Use your momentum and warping abilities to escape the Rift!

Why similar: Time Manipulation 25.3% ★, Puzzle Platformer 20%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 13.5%, Puzzle 10.9%

The magical power of the elements is our last hope for survival! Master the four elements if you want to survive.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.3%, 2D Platformer 25.5%, Platformer 12.9%, Puzzle 12.1%, Fantasy 6.5%

A wizard girl arrives at an abandoned site full of mysterious blocks. Guide the girl who can destroy the block to the gate of the goal.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32%, 2D Platformer 21.3%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Magic 11.9%, Fantasy 7.6%

Don your spacesuit to teleport and super-jump your way through 90 brain-teasing platform puzzles.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.7%, 2D Platformer 24.9%, Platformer 12.8%, Puzzle 12%, Cute 6.2%