Rank 01Why this
Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Timespinner.
- $3.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
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Players who liked Timespinner also play
The closest matches to Timespinner: Iconoclasts, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Axiom Verge, Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight, and Infernax. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
Rank 03- $4.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
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Infernax
Why this: Shares multiple endings with Timespinner.
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Alwa's Awakening
Why this: Shares backtracking with Timespinner.
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30XX
Why this: Same epic mood as Timespinner.
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Lunar Ray Games
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 85% of 1,643 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 73
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Branching narrative with multiple endings
- Orb weapons offer varied combat options
- Pixel art and soundtrack evoke nostalgia
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Epic
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Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Timespinner.
Aeon Drive
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Timespinner.
Odallus: The Dark Call
Why this: Shares backtracking with Timespinner.
Vision Soft Reset
Why this: Also Time Manipulation and Metroidvania, like Timespinner.
Guns of Fury
Why this: Shares backtracking and multiple endings with Timespinner.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Iconoclasts
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Timespinner.
Infernax
Why this: Shares multiple endings with Timespinner.
Alwa's Awakening
Why this: Shares backtracking with Timespinner.
About Timespinner
The closest matches to Timespinner: Iconoclasts, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Axiom Verge, Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight, and Infernax. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Timespinner is your kind of game, the closest matches are Iconoclasts, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Axiom Verge — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and epic, and single out its backtracking and branching narrative. 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.
Timespinner is a 2018 action-adventure RPG that combines time manipulation with metroidvania structure, published by Lunar Ray Games at 19.99 USD and verified for Steam Deck. The game centers on time-stopping abilities as a core mechanic, enabling players to navigate a vast interconnected world through backtracking and strategic sequence breaking. A familiar companion system and orb-weapon combat system provide additional layers of depth alongside branching narrative paths and multiple endings that adapt based on player choices. Reviewers highlight the branching narrative and orb weapons as offering varied combat options, while players describe the experience as atmospheric, contemplative, epic, and retro, with the pixel art and soundtrack evoking nostalgia. A secret boss adds replay value for those pursuing all content within the medium-length campaign. The game holds an 85% positive rating from over 1600 Steam reviews.
About Timespinner: Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
Is Timespinner worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 85% of 1,643 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 10 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Branching narrative with multiple endings
- Orb weapons offer varied combat options
- Pixel art and soundtrack evoke nostalgia
- Secret boss adds replay value
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Not recommended. The gameplay is monotonous and easy to exploit, bosses can often be defeated by button‑mashing. Weapons feel unbalanced. Generously, the game can be completed in under seven hours. The story has promise but becomes tedious…”
“The worst metroidvania I have played so far and it's not even close. While the story is decently interesting and the artstyle is nice... I just can't be bothered with the actual gameplay and mechanics. It's so bad to the degree that it's…”
People who play it also play: Iconoclasts, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Axiom Verge
Frequently asked about Timespinner
Can I run it?
Is Timespinner verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Timespinner is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Timespinner cost?
Timespinner is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Timespinner have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Timespinner supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Timespinner?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Timespinner are Iconoclasts, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Axiom Verge.
Who developed Timespinner?
Timespinner was developed by Lunar Ray Games and published by Chucklefish.