Tower of Time similar games & best alternatives

Tower of Time

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, Xbox One, iOS • 2018

Should you play it?

A new kind of RPG awaits you. A story-rich dungeon crawler with innovative real-time combat that lets you pause or slow time. Tactical thinking is essential to succeed. Now with RPGlite and Permadeath for fast-paced game.

What works
  • Engaging tactical combat
  • Deep character customization and crafting
  • Immersive story and lore
  • Beautiful graphics and music
  • Long playtime and replayability
Things to keep in mind
  • Combat encounters can feel repetitive
  • Some text/dialogue quality issues
  • Linear progression with limited player choice in story
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some ui and quality of life improvements desired

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga

  • Rise of the Third Power

  • Wartales

  • Pathway

  • Dark Deity 2

  • Abandon Ship

  • Zoria: Age of Shattering

  • The Last Flame

  • GRANDIA II HD Remaster
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Rise of the Third Power

  • Zoria: Age of Shattering

  • City of Chains
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Competence

    Pillars of Eternity
  • Continuation

    Magical Girl Witch Trials
  • Escapism

    A Juggler's Tale

Similarity map

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How to use the graph
Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Tower of Time: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Relaxation, Story.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    3

    "Players can choose characters, customize skill chips, and experiment with combat styles, indicating moderate player control and freedom."

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    "Players control a party of predefined characters with flexible skill and equipment customization, allowing strategic choices and personal freedom in combat and progression."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "Combat requires tactical skill, micromanagement, and strategic use of abilities; character builds and skill checks affect outcomes."

    Capsule for Pillars of Eternity Pillars of Eternity

    "Combat requires tactical thinking, positioning, and skill management; character builds and itemization add depth and challenge."

  • Competition

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    -3

    "Focus is on single-player experience with no mention of ranked modes or leaderboards; gameplay centers on personal progress and story rather than competing against others."

    Capsule for WrestleQuest WrestleQuest

    "Focus is on single-player experience with no mention of ranked modes or leaderboards; gameplay centers on personal progression and story."

  • Continuation

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    4

    "Players report long playtimes (20+ hours), multiple playthroughs, and strong attachment to story and characters."

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    "Players report long playtimes (40-90+ hours), engagement with story and exploration, and repeated playthroughs."

  • Cooperation

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    -4

    "Gameplay is single-player focused with party management; no multiplayer or cooperative play mentioned."

    Capsule for Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force

    "Gameplay is single-player controlling a party; no multiplayer or cooperative play mentioned."

  • Creativity

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    3

    "Players can customize characters, builds, and party composition; crafting and item management add creative elements."

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    "Players customize characters' skills, builds, and equipment; crafting and enchanting systems allow creative itemization."

  • Domination

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    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are single-player focused and cooperative within party."

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    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are single-player and cooperative within party."

  • Escapism

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    4

    "Immersive story, beautiful visuals, and atmospheric music provide a strong escape from reality."

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    "Immersive story, atmospheric music, and exploration provide strong escape from real life."

  • Expectation

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    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players try different strategies, skill builds, and equipment setups; game encourages trying new tactics and adapting."

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    "Players experiment with different character builds, skill combinations, and equipment setups; tactical combat encourages trying new strategies."

  • Exploration

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    4

    "Game features large, varied environments with puzzles and secrets; exploration is a key motivator."

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    "Game features large, diverse tower levels with secrets, puzzles, and lore to discover; exploration is a key motivator."

  • Expression

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    "Character customization via cards and equipment allows some self-expression, though characters are pre-set."

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    "Character builds and equipment customization allow some self-expression, though characters are predefined."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    4

    "Set in a fantasy world with heroes, magic cards, and mythical races, providing imaginative fiction."

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    "Set in a fantasy world with magic, races, and lore; story and setting are imaginative and immersive."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    -4

    "Single-player experience with minimal social interaction beyond party members."

    Capsule for Drakensang Drakensang

    "Single-player experience with minimal social interaction beyond party members' dialogue."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    4

    "Players develop characters through leveling, skill trees, and equipment upgrades, supporting learning and improvement."

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    "Players develop characters through leveling, skill trees, and equipment upgrades; learning and adapting tactics is important."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -4

    "Typical sedentary computer RPG gameplay with no physical activity component."

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    "Typical sedentary computer RPG gameplay with no physical activity elements."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -4

    "Requires focused attention during combat and exploration; not designed for background or idle play."

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    "Requires focused attention during exploration and combat; not designed for background or idle play."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -4

    "Social interactions limited to scripted party dialogue; no player-driven social or emotional connections."

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    "Interactions limited to scripted party dialogue; no close social relationships or multiplayer connections."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    3

    "Player directs party members' actions and tactics, managing team composition and skills."

    Capsule for Drakensang Drakensang

    "Player directs and manages party members' actions and builds, guiding tactical decisions."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    4

    "Character progression through leveling, skill acquisition, and equipment upgrades is core to gameplay."

    Capsule for Gothic® 3 Gothic® 3

    "Character and equipment progression through leveling, crafting, and skill upgrades is central to gameplay."

  • Relaxation

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    3

    "Atmospheric music and exploration provide flow and relaxation, though combat can be tense"

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    "Atmospheric music and story provide immersion and flow, though combat can be challenging and tense."

  • Sensation

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    "Music and atmospheric visuals provide emotional stimulation; combat feedback is satisfying but not extreme."

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    "Visuals and music are praised for atmosphere; combat provides excitement but not extreme sensory stimulation."

  • Status

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    -5

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on individual experience."

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    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on individual experience."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    4

    "Strong narrative immersion with character development, dialogue, and overarching plot."

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    "Strong narrative immersion with detailed lore, character dialogue, and plot development."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    4

    "Combat and character builds require planning, tactical thinking, and problem solving."

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    "Combat and character builds require strategic planning, tactical positioning, and problem solving."

  • Thrill

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    "Combat provides moments of tension and challenge, but overall pacing is moderate."

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    "Combat provides moments of tension and challenge, but overall pacing is moderate."

  • Value

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    4

    "Players report high value for money with many hours of gameplay and content."

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    "Players report high value for money with many hours of gameplay and content."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    3

    "Combat involves fighting and defeating enemies; violence is part of gameplay but not gratuitous."

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    "Combat involves fighting and defeating enemies; violence is part of gameplay but not gratuitous."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

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    "Combat requires managing threats and resources; some difficulty modes emphasize survival tactics."

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    "Combat requires managing threats and staying alive; difficulty settings allow adjusting challenge."

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