Stuck In Time
Idle fantasy adventure where planned routes extend each run
Housemade Inc. · Released Dec 9, 2021
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 84% of 1,060
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 21
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update on Steam
- 4 years ago
- Apr 6, 2022
What is Stuck In Time?
This single-player, 2D pixel-art idle adventure takes place in a dark fantasy world, where you try to escape a time-loop curse. You make lists of actions for travel, combat, conversations, and collecting loot, then revise them as repeated actions become cheaper.
For you if...
- +you enjoy testing action sequences to make routes more efficient
- +you like leaving a game running while doing other things
- +you want to uncover a fantasy world's lore through exploration
Not for you if...
- −you want fast, hands-on gameplay with little waiting
- −you dislike working out routes through repeated attempts
What players say
84% of 1,060 reviews are positive
Players praise the gradual progress that lets them explore farther with each loop. Many complain about long waits between discoveries and limited tools for editing lengthy action lists.
Players over time
▼ -60% vs a month agoPlayers online on Steam, one sample a day.
Highest since Sep 2026: 51 players on Oct 7, 2026.
Show the data
| Day | Players |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 21 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 19 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 24 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 16 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 22 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 20 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 23 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 19 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 19 |
How many players finish Stuck In Time?
16% of Steam players have unlocked «Free at last», the achievement for finishing the main story.
Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.
Screenshots and trailer
Stuck In Time system requirements
Minimum: 7300 GT (512 MB), 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Stuck In Time?
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- OS
- Windows 7, 8.1, 10 x64
- Processor
- Intel Core2 Duo E4500 (2 * 2200) or equivalent, AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3600+ (2 * 1910) or equivalent
- Graphics
- GeForce 7300 GT (512 MB), Radeon X1300 Pro (256 MB)
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 200 MB available space
Does Stuck In Time have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Stuck In Time run on Steam Deck?
Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 28
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does Stuck In Time use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Idler
- Adventure
- Exploration
- Pixel Graphics
- RPG
- Indie
- Retro
- Singleplayer
- Dark Fantasy
- Time Management
- Story Rich
- 2D
- Minimalist
- Action-Adventure
- Programming
Recent updates
- Jan 19, 2022 · STUCK IN TIME UPDATE : QUALITY OF LIFE & ACHIEVEMENTS
- Dec 20, 2021 · Update notes for december 20
- Dec 16, 2021 · Update notes for December 16
- Dec 15, 2021 · Update notes for December 15
- Dec 14, 2021 · Update notes for december 14