Rank 01Why this
Shares romance systems and branching narrative with A Wise Use of Time.
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
Games like A Wise Use of Time
- 27 games
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Players who liked A Wise Use of Time also play
The closest matches to A Wise Use of Time: Heroes Rise: The Prodigy, Zombie Exodus, Champion of the Gods, Choice of the Deathless, and VERSUS: The Lost Ones. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also LGBTQ+ and Text-Based, like A Wise Use of Time.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2015
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- 2015
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Why this: Shares branching narrative with A Wise Use of Time.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like A Wise Use of Time
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- 1Heroes Rise: The Prodigy
Shares romance systems and branching narrative with A Wise Use of Time.
- 78% of 340 reviews
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- 980 Days
Also Choose Your Own Adventure and Interactive Fiction, like A Wise Use of Time.
- 92% of 936 reviews
- 10The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
Shares replayability through choices with A Wise Use of Time.
- 95% of 2,695 reviews
- 11Winds of Change
Also LGBTQ+ and Choose Your Own Adventure, like A Wise Use of Time.
- 96% of 476 reviews
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- 13Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
Also Text-Based and Interactive Fiction, like A Wise Use of Time.
- 92% of 690 reviews
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- 16Sorcery! Parts 1 and 2
Also Text-Based and Choose Your Own Adventure, like A Wise Use of Time.
- 90% of 505 reviews
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- Released: 2015
- Developer: Choice of Games
- Price: $6.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 79% of 100 reviews
- Genres: Indie, RPG
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Choices feel impactful at first
- Replay value through varied paths
- Richly detailed everyday scenarios
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Immersive
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below A Wise Use of Time at current Steam store prices.
Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
Why this: Shares branching narrative with A Wise Use of Time.
Roadwarden
Why this: Also Text-Based and Choose Your Own Adventure, like A Wise Use of Time.
Reigns: Game of Thrones
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as A Wise Use of Time.
Aliya: Timelink
Why this: Also Text-Based and Interactive Fiction, like A Wise Use of Time.
Open Sorcery
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Text-Based, like A Wise Use of Time.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to A Wise Use of Time, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2
Why this: Shares branching narrative with A Wise Use of Time.
Our Life: Beginnings & Always
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Choose Your Own Adventure, like A Wise Use of Time.
Emily is Away
Why this: Also Choose Your Own Adventure and Interactive Fiction, like A Wise Use of Time.
家有大貓 Nekojishi
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Text-Based, like A Wise Use of Time.
More from Choice of Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Choice of Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Vampire: The Masquerade — Night Road
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Text-Based, like A Wise Use of Time.
Werewolf: The Apocalypse — The Book of Hungry Names
Why this: Shares branching narrative with A Wise Use of Time.
Vampire: The Masquerade — Out for Blood
Why this: Also Text-Based and Choose Your Own Adventure, like A Wise Use of Time.
About A Wise Use of Time
The closest matches to A Wise Use of Time: Heroes Rise: The Prodigy, Zombie Exodus, Champion of the Gods, Choice of the Deathless, and VERSUS: The Lost Ones. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If A Wise Use of Time is your kind of game, the closest matches are Heroes Rise: The Prodigy, Zombie Exodus and Champion of the Gods — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and immersive, and single out its branching narrative and career path selection. 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.
About A Wise Use of Time: With the power to freeze time, you can ransack a casino, rescue a celebrity, or cheat death itself! A thrilling interactive sci-fi novel.
Is A Wise Use of Time worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 79% of 100 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $6.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Choices feel impactful at first
- Replay value through varied paths
- Richly detailed everyday scenarios
- Time powers feel uniquely empowering
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I usually like these types of games but this one just completely disconnected for me early on. After you have been introduced to your powers suddenly your just forced to tell your room mates about it because "It could strain your…”
“I loved this story, but it ended on a cliffhanger and four years later there's still not a sequel I'm aware of. Don't bother getting this until the story is complete, which it likely never will be.”
People who play it also play: Heroes Rise: The Prodigy, Zombie Exodus, Champion of the Gods
Frequently asked about A Wise Use of Time
Can I run it?
Is A Wise Use of Time verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — A Wise Use of Time 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 A Wise Use of Time cost?
A Wise Use 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 A Wise Use of Time?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside A Wise Use of Time are Heroes Rise: The Prodigy, Zombie Exodus, Champion of the Gods.
Who developed A Wise Use of Time?
A Wise Use of Time was developed by Choice of Games.