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 1,066 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.
Screenshots and trailer
Stuck In Time system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- 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
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 28
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Verified
- 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
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
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