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Games like The Castle Of Time

If The Castle Of Time is your kind of game, the closest matches are Roar of Revenge, Absolum and Moonscars — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About The Castle Of Time: This is a fighting platformer with a dynamic combat system where you have to fight enemies with your sword.

2022ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDWindowsby a n t games
The Castle Of Time — Steam game cover

Players who liked The Castle Of Time also play

Steam players who put hours into The Castle Of Time also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Roar of Revenge

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Castle Of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure0.69 USDSteam ↗
  2. Absolum

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Castle Of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Moonscars

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Castle Of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

    2022ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Castle Of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Crisp combat mechanics, challenging arenas, hilarious storyline, and totally addictive and painfully familiar spot-on gameplay. Experience the thrills of fighting your way through the most bizarre villains in the Galaxy and defend the honor of Earth in the space arena!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Young Souls

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Castle Of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG. Fight hordes of belligerent goblins, level up with hundreds of weapons and accessories, explore, and journey between worlds, as rebellious twins battle their way to save their foster father.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Fairy Bloom Freesia

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for The Castle Of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Take control of Freesia as she protects Lita Forest by beating the living daylights out of enemies invading the forest!

    2012ActionIndie7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Shing!

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for The Castle Of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Blasphemous 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for The Castle Of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. 

    2023ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Castle Of Time at current Steam store prices.

  1. UBERMOSH

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Castle Of Time on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Miss Neko

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Castle Of Time on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Castle Of Time.

    Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)

    2019ActionCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. QUICKERFLAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Castle Of Time on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Save Jesus

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Castle Of Time on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Someone is trying to murder Jesus. Disguised as Caesar with the Roman Empire by his side, an evil impostor from the future has set hundreds of deadly traps. Redirect the traps, kill the Romans and protect Jesus!

    2016IndieCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Barro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Castle Of Time on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Choose your little car and race!

    2018IndieCasualRacing0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Gachi Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Castle Of Time on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Gachi Heroes is a game about the dark fantasies. That's amazing an endlass journey in which you will know yourself with your favorite gachimuchi characters. How deep would you go?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Trip to Vinelands

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Castle Of Time on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Trip to Vinelands is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame.

    2016ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. TTV2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Castle Of Time on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    TTV2 is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame, sequel to Trip to Vinelands.

    2017ActionIndie0.49 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Castle Of Time.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Paper Lily - Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Castle Of Time.

    Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.

    2024IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Castle Of Time.

    USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.

    2025IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Young Souls

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG. Fight hordes of belligerent goblins, level up with hundreds of weapons and accessories, explore, and journey between worlds, as rebellious twins battle their way to save their foster father.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Shing!

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Blasphemous 2

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. 

    2023ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Castle Of Time

How much does The Castle Of Time cost?
The Castle Of Time is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Castle Of Time?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Castle Of Time are Roar of Revenge, Absolum, Moonscars.
Who developed The Castle Of Time?
The Castle Of Time was developed by a n t games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on The Castle Of Time.

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