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Games like Crystals of Time

If Crystals of Time is your kind of game, the closest matches are Girlfriend from Hell, Melissa K. and the Heart of Gold Collector's Edition and Alchemy Mysteries: Prague Legends — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its relaxing soundtrack enhances immersion, atmospheric and chill. 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 Crystals of Time: Help Ashley Ford find her father and solve the mystery of the Three Oak Mansion. A professional thief, Ashley has inherited this hobby from her father, who suddenly disappeared one night while he was trying to sneak into the Three Oak Mansion. You start the game in front of a big, deserted house that hides a lot of secrets.

2014IndieCasual6.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby RVL Games, exosyphen studios
Crystals of Time — Steam game cover
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Environmental clues drive narrative progressionPuzzles reward careful observation over brute forceRelaxing soundtrack enhances immersionAtmosphericChillMysterious

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Steam players who put hours into Crystals 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. Girlfriend from Hell

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Crystals of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Crystals of Time.

    Manage your strange romance with a demonic girlfriend and experience total chaos! Laugh, be surprised, and unravel absurd situations in this crazy comedic adventure game.

    2024SportsIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Melissa K. and the Heart of Gold Collector's Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Crystals of Time.

    Second-strongest match for Crystals of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Crystals of Time.

    Welcome to a beautiful Adventure set in a unique interactive 3D world full of mysterious puzzles and Hidden Objects. Prepare for an unforgettable experience!

    2014IndieAdventureCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Alchemy Mysteries: Prague Legends

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Crystals of Time.

    Third-strongest match for Crystals of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Crystals of Time.

    Follow orphan Eva on a trip to mystical Prague in Alchemy Mysteries: Prague Legends.

    2014IndieAdventureCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Hope Lake

    WHY THIS

    Shares hint system and an atmospheric mood with Crystals of Time.

    Ranked #4 for Crystals of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Crystals of Time.

    The Hope Lake Boarding School was abandoned long ago, when one of its teachers drowned by accident. Many years later, all of the female students began to disappear, one by one. Visit the place where it all began. Try to pick up the maniac's trail and put a stop to his crime spree.

    2016IndieAdventureCasual7.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Dracula's Legacy

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Crystals of Time.

    Ranked #5 for Crystals of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Crystals of Time.

    Haunted by frightening dreams about her forgotten past, Isabella, along with her fiancé, were able to decipher one clue from the depths of her memory that leads them to an old ghost town.

    2015IndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Portal of Evil: Stolen Runes Collector's Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares backtracking, hint system and an atmospheric mood with Crystals of Time.

    Ranked #6 for Crystals of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Crystals of Time.

    The gates to another world will open soon! You can stop the impending disaster, but to do so at all costs to return the stolen stamps! Vanessa is the only heiress of Abraham Van Helsinga, a member of the secret order of light guarding the peace of our world.

    2015ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Crystals of Time.

    Ranked #7 for Crystals of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Crystals of Time.

    Would you like to enter a thrilling Pirates world where danger lurks in every corner?You are a museum owner pursuing an undead pirate who kidnapped your daughter. You quickly realize that the villain is entangled in a tragic, centuries-old love story, and wants to resurrect his mistress with the girl’s life force.

    2014AdventureCasualSteam ↗
  8. Grim Legends: The Forsaken Bride

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Crystals of Time.

    Ranked #8 for Crystals of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Crystals of Time.

    Enter an enchanting world of legends and magic, where your destiny was written in blood and whispers of true love.

    2014Casual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Crystals of Time at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Crystals of Time on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Crystals of Time.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Crystals of Time on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Crystals of Time.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~46% under Crystals of Time on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Crystals of Time.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Crystals of Time on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Crystals of Time.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Crystals of Time on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Crystals of Time.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Crystals of Time on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Crystals of Time.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Crystals of Time on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Crystals of Time.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Crystals of Time on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Crystals of Time.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Crystals of Time.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    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.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Crystals of Time.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Crystals of Time.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

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

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Crystals of Time.

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Crystals of Time

Does Crystals of Time run on Steam Deck?
Crystals of Time is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Crystals of Time cost?
Crystals of Time is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Crystals of Time?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Crystals of Time are Girlfriend from Hell, Melissa K. and the Heart of Gold Collector's Edition, Alchemy Mysteries: Prague Legends.
Who developed Crystals of Time?
Crystals of Time was developed by RVL Games, exosyphen studios and published by exosyphen studios.

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 Crystals of Time.

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