Single-player games like The City of Time
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to The City of Time, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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The Chronos Principle
Single-player alternative to The City of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The City of Time.
The Chronos Principle is a breathtaking journey through a series of intricate puzzles that explore the concept of time manipulation.
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Minimal Maze
Single-player alternative to The City of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The City of Time.
A beautiful minimalist puzzle with a unique and modern design. There is only one correct combination and an exact number of moves. Can you complete with the exact number and moves?
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Braid
Single-player alternative to The City of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The City of Time.
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.
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Clessidra
Single-player alternative to The City of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The City of Time.
In this platform game you will have to overcome challenging puzzles using a weapon capable of rewinding the time of an object.
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Transpose
Single-player alternative to The City of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with The City of Time.
Transpose is a dreamlike and gravity-defying time manipulation puzzle game in VR. It challenges players to solve increasingly complex physics puzzles as they explore an extraordinarily surreal world.
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HABITAT: Race To Mars
Single-player alternative to The City of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with The City of Time.
The corporate space race begins! An Adventure/Survival/Farming game where you need to manage resources while exploring the planet and interacting with ancient alien artifacts in order to change the climate, survive the seasonal elements, evade enemies and stack up on Doge to conquer a new world
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Block Bot: Puzzle Journey
Single-player alternative to The City of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The City of Time.
BlockBot: Shape-shifting puzzle adventure in a vibrant pixel world. Transform, solve, explore. Each level unlocks new potential. Perfect for quick plays or long sessions, offering unique challenges every time you dive in.
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Redactem
Single-player alternative to The City of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The City of Time.
Rewind time and manipulate gravity in order to solve parkour puzzles in this exciting new 2D platformer.
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Kate Kite
Single-player alternative to The City of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with The City of Time.
《Kate Kite》 is a running game, beautiful painting style, beautiful music,You will love it.
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Space Survival
Single-player alternative to The City of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The City of Time.
This is a post-apocalyptic survival game that combines tower defense, survival, strategy, and random events. The game atmosphere is fun, and there are many wonderful props waiting for you to discover. Every decision you make will affect subsequent development. Live by your wisdom,