The Best Manipulation Games

Update : Miryam: The Polluted Land added at rank #37.
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Eternal Threads (2022)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s

Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence.

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  • time
  • manipulation
  • narrative
  • story
  • travel
  • investigation
  • emotional
  • multiple-endings
  • choices
  • puzzle
  • thriller
  • fiction
  • post-apocalyptic
  • interactive
  • exploration

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Timelie (2020)

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PC Windows Mac OS Nintendo Switch

Timelie is a stealth puzzle game in which you play as a little girl and her cat, who must find their way out of an abstract world through a tiled layout. You can control and manipulate time, fast-forwarding and rewinding the world around you at will. You also have the ability to fix bridges, floors and areas that previously broke with special shards. It promotes a single-player cooperative experience, where you control both the young girl and her cat to complete tasks. The visuals are reminiscent of Monument Valley while the soundtrack is vibey.


What we like:
  • Unique single-player cooperative experience
  • Time control mechanic
  • Easy to pick up and learn
  • Stylish visuals
  • Vibey soundtrack
  • Non linear stages
  • Varied difficulty levels
What could be improved:
  • Must be precise when selecting tiles for actions

  • stealth
  • puzzle
  • time
  • cats
  • manipulation
  • time-manipulation
  • strategy
  • surreal
  • adventure
  • robots
  • discovery
  • isometric
  • trial-and-error
  • anime-looking
  • stealth-puzzle

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COGEN: Sword of Rewind (2022)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows

Rewind, rethink, redo. COGEN is a brand-new kind of 2D action game where there's no time for death.


  • manipulation
  • 2d
  • dynamic
  • swordplay
  • time
  • platform
  • tutorial
  • attack
  • score
  • scroller
  • futuristic
  • narration
  • action-adventure
  • action
  • sci-fi

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Horror Tales: The Beggar (2024)

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j Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows

Control space-time to fight an evil monster in this terror and science fiction journey set in a shattered but beautiful world. Bend physics, the sky and the earth itself in engaging boss-fight encounters with the full power of Unreal Engine 5 and Nvidia DLSS.

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  • horror
  • manipulation
  • time
  • survival-horror
  • immersive
  • post-apocalyptic
  • blood
  • psychological
  • artificial
  • intelligence
  • surreal
  • dark
  • atmospheric
  • realistic
  • sci-fi

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Touhou Luna Nights (2019)

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Touhou Luna Nights is a metroidvania game with stunning 2D graphics and a unique time manipulation mechanic. You play as a maid fighting through a magical world. The game's puzzles and enemies are challenging and imaginative. The game also offers upgrades and new abilities for exploration. Despite the lack of detailed item information and backtracking, Touhou Luna Nights is a top-notch Metroidvania that genre fans should not miss.


What we like:
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Smooth gameplay
  • Challenging boss fights
  • Engaging story
  • Impressive sound design
What could be improved:
  • Short playtime
  • Familiar game mechanics
  • Frustrating save system

  • metroidvania
  • faith
  • manipulation
  • bullet-hell
  • beat-em-up
  • time
  • exploration
  • scroller
  • anime
  • boss-fight
  • pixel
  • platform
  • action-adventure
  • 2d

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CONVRGENCE: A League of Legends Story (2022)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Dive into the cyberpunk world of Zaun in CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story. As Ekko, you'll manipulate time, outsmart enemies, and reveal the Undercity's secrets. Experience thrilling combat, inventive boss fights, and an exciting narrative, all wrapped in stunning visuals. With unique abilities, flexible gear choices, and a dynamic world to explore, every moment is a new adventure.


What we like:
  • Challenging and enjoyable combat
  • Innovative time-travel mechanics
  • Deep narrative with compelling characters
  • Stunning visuals and immersive world
  • High replayability
What could be improved:
  • Controls can be unresponsive and cumbersome
  • Difficulty adjusting position mid-air
  • Inconsistent input requirements
  • Narrative may disrupt League of Legends lore

  • manipulation
  • platform
  • time
  • metroidvania
  • 2d
  • stylized
  • colourful
  • single-player
  • linear
  • combat
  • exploration
  • fantasy
  • parkour

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Orten Was The Case (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One

Orten Was The Case - A free movement puzzle/adventure game where you play as a youngster stuck in a time loop with the simple task of saving the world from literal destruction.

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  • manipulation
  • time
  • nonlinear
  • lore
  • metroidvania
  • 2.5d
  • humor
  • conspiracy
  • time-management
  • dystopian
  • choices
  • mystery
  • detective
  • dark
  • open-world

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Dreaming (2024)

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PC Windows game boy

This game is a game where you defeat enemies who attack you in a dreamlike space. You can enjoy relaxing music and a mysterious atmosphere. Defeat enemies quickly with dynamic actions in a total of 10 maps. There is a shocking story hidden at the end.

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  • manipulation
  • time
  • flight
  • mystery
  • simulation
  • action-adventure
  • adventure
  • arcade
  • 3d
  • basketball

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DuaLight (2024)

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PC Windows

In this challenging cyberpunk platformer switch between day and night environments, go through dangerous obstacles by manipulating gravity and time. Upgrade your abilities to conquer these levels with an intense soundtrack. Are you ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush?

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  • cyberpunk
  • parkour
  • platform
  • manipulation
  • time
  • precision
  • 3d
  • soundtrack
  • fast-paced
  • minimalist
  • retro
  • dynamic
  • first-person
  • sci-fi

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Constance (2024)

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ConsTance is a puzzle game where you have to solve different puzzles in order to discover the secret of the game.

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  • metroidvania
  • manipulation
  • time
  • mystery
  • logic
  • emotional
  • nonlinear
  • hand-drawn
  • hidden-object
  • vision
  • 2d
  • 3d
  • exploration
  • single-player
  • platform

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