Games like A Wise Use of Time
If A Wise Use of Time is your kind of game, the closest matches are Choice of Robots, Choice of the Deathless and Heroes Rise: HeroFall — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its richly detailed everyday scenarios, atmospheric and contemplative. 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.
Get personalized picks →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.
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Choice of Robots
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Top pick for A Wise Use of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
Your robots will change the world! Will you show them the true meaning of love, or conquer Alaska with your robot army? A 300,000-word epic interactive sci-fi novel.
Choice of the Deathless
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Second-strongest match for A Wise Use of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
Battle demons and undead attorneys, and win souls to pay back your student loans! At the elite demonic-law firm of Varkath Nebuchadnezzar Stone, you'll depose a fallen god, find romance, and maybe even make partner, if you don't lose your own soul first.
Heroes Rise: HeroFall
WHY THIS
Shares romance systems and a contemplative mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Third-strongest match for A Wise Use of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
Would a hero like you assassinate the president? "Heroes Rise: HeroFall" concludes the epic "Heroes Rise" trilogy of interactive novels where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.
Champion of the Gods
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Ranked #4 for A Wise Use of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
Will you serve the gods or overthrow them? Battle ancient evils and destiny itself in this epic interactive novel inspired by Greek myth.
Psy High
WHY THIS
Shares branching narrative and a whimsical mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Ranked #5 for A Wise Use of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
Interactive teen supernatural mystery! You and your friends have developed magical psychic powers. Solve the case, save your school, find a date for prom!
Heroes Rise: The Prodigy
WHY THIS
Shares branching narrative and an atmospheric mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Ranked #6 for A Wise Use of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
Do you have what it takes to become a legendary Powered hero? "Heroes Rise" is an epic interactive novel where your choices control the story. The game is entirely text-based--without graphics or sound effects--and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. How high will you rise?
Hollywood Visionary
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Ranked #7 for A Wise Use of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
Make the movie of your dreams amid the glamor and romance of 1950s Hollywood! Hire Alfred Hitchcock, seduce Greta Garbo, or build your studio into a powerhouse.
Ratings War
WHY THIS
Shares branching narrative and an atmospheric mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Ranked #8 for A Wise Use of Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
Implant cameras in your eyes to win the news wars of 2061! Break stories, outwit rival reporters, and become a celebrity in this interactive noir novel.
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The Walking Dead
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Reviewers of A Wise Use of Time cross-mention this title as a similar play.
A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.
Zombie Exodus
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Reviewers of A Wise Use of Time cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
It starts with a daring escape from a zombie-infested city; it ends at Zombie Exodus, when a horde of zombies swarms outlying settlements like locusts.
Choice of Robots
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Reviewers of A Wise Use of Time cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
Your robots will change the world! Will you show them the true meaning of love, or conquer Alaska with your robot army? A 300,000-word epic interactive sci-fi novel.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below A Wise Use of Time at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under A Wise Use of Time on Steam right now. Shares Indie with A Wise Use 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?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under A Wise Use of Time on Steam right now. Shares Indie with A Wise Use of Time.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
GRIS
WHY THIS
Priced ~46% under A Wise Use of Time on Steam right now. Shares Indie with A Wise Use 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.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~72% under A Wise Use of Time on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use 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?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~79% under A Wise Use of Time on Steam right now. Shares Indie with A Wise Use 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.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under A Wise Use of Time on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use 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!
A Short Hike
WHY THIS
Priced ~43% under A Wise Use of Time on Steam right now. Shares Indie with A Wise Use of Time.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Super Hexagon
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under A Wise Use of Time on Steam right now. Shares Indie with A Wise Use of Time.
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Our Life: Beginnings & Always
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with A Wise Use of Time.
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
A Date with Death
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with A Wise Use of Time.
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.
Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with A Wise Use of Time.
Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a free daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft.
one night, hot springs
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with A Wise Use of Time.
Haru is invited by her old friend Manami to spend a night at the hot springs. All Haru wants to do is enjoy the hot springs like everyone else, but she doesn't want to cause any trouble...
The Test: Secrets of the Soul
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal things from deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to unlock "Secrets of the Soul..."
It gets so lonely here
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with A Wise Use of Time.
A yandere yuri visual novel with a fairytale theme. Can you escape from your mysterious pursuer?
Killer Chat! - Original Edition
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
Killer Chat! is a satirical serial killer dating chatsim. Play as a (customisable!) writer as you pretend to be a serial killer, get inspiration for your book, fall in love and try not to call the cops through a whirlwind six months with your murderous beau of choice. What could possibly go wrong?
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with A Wise Use of Time.
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world where the gods are real. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice you make has a price to pay and consequence to it. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!
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Choice of Robots
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Another title from Choice of Games, the studio behind A Wise Use of Time. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
Your robots will change the world! Will you show them the true meaning of love, or conquer Alaska with your robot army? A 300,000-word epic interactive sci-fi novel.
Vampire: The Masquerade — Night Road
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Another title from Choice of Games, the studio behind A Wise Use of Time. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
The elders have entrusted you, an elite vampire courier, to deliver their secrets. Can you outrun the hunters, the other drivers, and the rising sun?
Heroes Rise: The Prodigy
WHY THIS
Shares branching narrative and an atmospheric mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Another title from Choice of Games, the studio behind A Wise Use of Time. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
Do you have what it takes to become a legendary Powered hero? "Heroes Rise" is an epic interactive novel where your choices control the story. The game is entirely text-based--without graphics or sound effects--and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. How high will you rise?
Choice of the Deathless
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Another title from Choice of Games, the studio behind A Wise Use of Time. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
Battle demons and undead attorneys, and win souls to pay back your student loans! At the elite demonic-law firm of Varkath Nebuchadnezzar Stone, you'll depose a fallen god, find romance, and maybe even make partner, if you don't lose your own soul first.
Vampire: The Masquerade — Parliament of Knives
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Another title from Choice of Games, the studio behind A Wise Use of Time. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
Dominate undead politics through cunning and violence! Will a missing Prince give you the opening to betray your sire and seize power?
Werewolf: The Apocalypse — The Book of Hungry Names
WHY THIS
Shares branching narrative and an atmospheric mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Another title from Choice of Games, the studio behind A Wise Use of Time. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
Save the living earth with Rage and spirit! Can your shattered werewolf pack defeat a Wyrm Spirit that manifests as a lie that you want to believe?
Vampire: The Masquerade — Out for Blood
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Another title from Choice of Games, the studio behind A Wise Use of Time. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
Gather your allies to hunt the vampires that terrorize your town! Study their ways and exploit their rivalries, or you'll become a vampire yourself.
Heroes Rise: The Hero Project
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with A Wise Use of Time.
Another title from Choice of Games, the studio behind A Wise Use of Time. Shares Indie and RPG with A Wise Use of Time.
The sequel to "Heroes Rise: The Prodigy." It's America's #1 reality show for heroes! As a contestant on "The Hero Project," you'll battle villains and heroes alike with your newly discovered "Infini" powers.
Frequently asked about A Wise Use of Time
- 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 Choice of Robots, Choice of the Deathless, Heroes Rise: HeroFall.
- Who developed A Wise Use of Time?
- A Wise Use of Time was developed by Choice of Games.
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