Blades of Time similar games & best alternatives

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Blades of Time

PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch • 2012

Should you play it?

Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.

What works

  • Unique time rewind mechanic with clones
  • Fast-paced and satisfying combat
  • Varied and beautiful environments
  • Co-op multiplayer mode
  • Good value for price

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear level design
  • Forgettable story and voice acting
  • Some bugs and difficulty spikes
  • Limited enemy variety
  • Dlc considered weak and short

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN

  • ELDEN RING

  • Nioh: Complete Edition

  • Victor Vran ARPG

  • Borderlands 3

  • MONSTER HUNTER RISE

More intimate

Games that feels like Blades of Time but with more focus on close relationships

  • Hunted: The Demon’s Forge™

  • Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition

  • Remnant: From the Ashes

  • Dungeons of Sundaria

  • Shadow Warrior 2

  • CODE VEIN

Less social

Games that feels like Blades of Time but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • The First Berserker: Khazan

  • Darksiders III

  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

  • Stray Blade

  • Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

  • God of War Ragnarök

Less competitive

Games that feels like Blades of Time but with less competition against others

  • Wuthering Waves

  • Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

  • Evil West

  • No Rest for the Wicked

  • Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

  • Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

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Blades of Time: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Last update: 21/08/2026