# Games like In Stars And Time

> The closest matches to In Stars And Time: START AGAIN: a prologue, Sea of Stars, OMORI, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [START AGAIN: a prologue](https://imho.run/games/1691420/start-again-a-prologue) — Also Time Travel and Party-Based RPG, like In Stars And Time. 507 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1691420/)
2. [Sea of Stars](https://imho.run/games/1244090/sea-of-stars) — Also Party-Based RPG and Lore-Rich, like In Stars And Time. 6,270 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244090/)
3. [OMORI](https://imho.run/games/1150690/omori) — Also Party-Based RPG, like In Stars And Time. 53,302 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1150690/)
4. [Clair Obscur: Expedition 33](https://imho.run/games/1903340/clair-obscur-expedition-33) — A frequent pick in In Stars And Time players' libraries, and another RPG. 97,746 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1903340/)
5. [Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan](https://imho.run/games/1106830/rainbow-billy-the-curse-of-the-leviathan) — Also Party-Based RPG and LGBTQ+, like In Stars And Time. 119 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1106830/)
6. [Night in the Woods](https://imho.run/games/481510/night-in-the-woods) — Same atmospheric mood as In Stars And Time. 13,243 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/481510/)
7. [Metaphor: ReFantazio](https://imho.run/games/2679460/metaphor-refantazio) — Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like In Stars And Time. 13,194 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2679460/)
8. [Persona 5 Royal](https://imho.run/games/1687950/persona-5-royal) — Also Party-Based RPG and Emotional, like In Stars And Time. 32,573 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1687950/)
9. [Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven](https://imho.run/games/2455640/romancing-saga-2-revenge-of-the-seven) — Shares replayability with In Stars And Time. 904 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2455640/)
10. [Beloved Rapture](https://imho.run/games/2017620/beloved-rapture) — Also Party-Based RPG and LGBTQ+, like In Stars And Time. 184 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2017620/)
11. [Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling](https://imho.run/games/1082710/bug-fables-the-everlasting-sapling) — Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like In Stars And Time. 4,407 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1082710/)
12. [Cris Tales](https://imho.run/games/1079830/cris-tales) — Also Time Travel and Turn-Based Combat, like In Stars And Time. 175 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1079830/)
13. [Impostor Factory](https://imho.run/games/1182620/impostor-factory) — Shares time loop with In Stars And Time. 3,403 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1182620/)
14. [Dark Deity](https://imho.run/games/1374840/dark-deity) — Also Party-Based RPG and Lore-Rich, like In Stars And Time. 1,850 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1374840/)
15. [Small Saga](https://imho.run/games/1320140/small-saga) — Also Party-Based RPG and LGBTQ+, like In Stars And Time. 1,581 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1320140/)
16. [Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut](https://imho.run/games/1989270/slay-the-princess-the-pristine-cut) — Also Lore-Rich, like In Stars And Time. 21,995 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989270/)
17. [Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3](https://imho.run/games/3081320/fuga-melodies-of-steel-3) — Also Emotional and Turn-Based Combat, like In Stars And Time. 131 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3081320/)
18. [Outer Wilds](https://imho.run/games/753640/outer-wilds) — A frequent pick in In Stars And Time players' libraries, and another Action. 50,025 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/753640/)
19. [To the Moon](https://imho.run/games/206440/to-the-moon) — Also Emotional, like In Stars And Time. 19,211 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/206440/)
20. [Chained Echoes](https://imho.run/games/1229240/chained-echoes) — Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like In Stars And Time. 4,511 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229240/)
21. [8-Bit Adventures 2](https://imho.run/games/733110/8-bit-adventures-2) — Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like In Stars And Time. 251 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/733110/)
22. [Digimon Story Time Stranger](https://imho.run/games/1984270/digimon-story-time-stranger) — Also Time Travel and Party-Based RPG, like In Stars And Time. 7,533 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1984270/)
23. [Virgo Versus The Zodiac](https://imho.run/games/920320/virgo-versus-the-zodiac) — Also Party-Based RPG and LGBTQ+, like In Stars And Time. 419 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/920320/)
24. [Timespinner](https://imho.run/games/368620/timespinner) — Also LGBTQ+, like In Stars And Time. 1,643 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/368620/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1677310&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1677310
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1677310
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About In Stars And Time

In Stars And Time is a turn-based RPG set in a fantasy world where players experience the burden of reliving the same moments, knowing that change is possible. The time-loop mechanic forms the backbone of both narrative and gameplay, with character-driven choices reshaping relationships and revealing hidden secrets across multiple playthroughs. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, emotional, and melancholic, noting that characters feel painfully real and the emotional impact lingers long after playing. The party dynamics and secrets reward exploration, and reviewers highlight how time manipulation drives the story toward moments of hope. Released in 2023 at $19.99, the game holds a 98% positive rating from over 6600 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1677310
- **Developer:** insertdisc5
- **Publisher:** Armor Games Studios
- **Genres:** RPG
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Nov 20, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677310/)
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