Time Thief

Top-down action-adventure where sword fights buy you more time

Matheus Mortatti · Released May 24, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 97% of 232
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Jun 6, 2022
Minimum PC: 4 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Time Thief?

This free, single-player adventure takes about an hour. Leaving your village gives you sixty seconds to live, and striking creatures with your sword replenishes that time. You explore a top-down map, solve puzzles, and navigate dark caves while searching for three Time Keys to reach the Time Gate.

For you if...

+you enjoy searching maps for keys and useful items

Not for you if...

−you prefer exploring without managing a survival timer

What players say

97% of 232 reviews are positive

Players praise the time-management mechanic and puzzles, with several also highlighting the pixel art and music.

Screenshots and trailer

Time Thief system requirements

Minimum: 4 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Time Thief?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core i3
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 200 MB available space

Does Time Thief have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Time Thief run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Time Thief 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam