Action · September 25, 2018
Timespinner (2018)
With her family murdered in front of her and the ancient Timespinner device destroyed, Lunais is suddenly transported into a unknown world, stranded with seemingly no hope of return. Using her power to control time, Lunais vows to take her revenge on the evil Lachiem Empire, but sometimes the course of history isn’t quite as black and white as it seems... Explore an intricate, connected world with beautifully drawn and detailed pixel art environments. Traverse between the barren present and luscious past of Lachiem, collecting elemental magic orbs and combining their power to destroy enemies with blades and spells. Befriend mysterious creatures called Familiars, such as the adorable dream dragon Meyef, and train them to aid you in battle. Test your skills and timing with intense boss battles, and you venture forth to take on the Emperor himself! Stop time to evade foes, use them as platforms and solve puzzles Discover a lovingly-crafted, beautiful pixel art world and uncover a rich story universe Clobber enemies with Magic Orbs found throughout the world, which grow in power the more you use them Befriend mysterious Familiars and train them to aid you in battle Take on challenging boss battles with an emphasis on skill, timing and dodging Locate hidden areas and treasures through secret walls and platforming puzzles Invite a second player to join the adventure by controlling Lunais’ Familiar in local co-op mode Gothic PS1-style soundtrack by Jeff Ball (composer for Tiny Barbarian DX and violinist for Steven Universe) Full gamepad support on Windows, Mac & Linux
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Peer Action titles
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Metroidvania · 221
- LGBTQ+ · 210
- Side Scroller · 209
- 2D Platformer · 208
- Female Protagonist · 207
- Exploration · 198
- Platformer · 193
- 2D · 186
- Pixel Graphics · 186
- RPG · 182
- Time Manipulation · 178
- Fantasy · 175
- Story Rich · 175
- Action · 170
- Sci-fi · 159
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.9k Steam reviews | Top 80% in Action |
| Positive rating | 86% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 53% |
| Metacritic | 73/100 | Genre average 77 — top 73% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 6 h average | Top 65% for session depth among Action |
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen Co-op
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
Accessibility
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Playable without Timed Input
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
- Custom Volume Controls
- Stereo Sound
Other
- Single-player
Reception Metrics
Steam community
86%Very Positive · 2.9k reviews
2.5k positive · 407 negative
Metacritic
73/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.4/10
Curator recommendations
2.7k
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (8)
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
Press Quotes
“Aspiring to one of the best 2D platformers ever made is a noble goal, and Timespinner comes closer to the mark than almost anything I've ever seen.” 9/10 – Destructoid “Timespinner looks great, plays great, and feels like what a modern take on Metrovania should be...” 9/10 – Wccftech “Timespinner leverages its developer’s creative vision with rare and dazzling aplomb. Beautifully trim, transcendently polished, and unexpectedly inclusive...” 9/10 – CGMagazine
Release & Availability
| Release date | Sep 25, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Lunar Ray Games |
| Publisher | Chucklefish |
| Base price | $4.99 -75% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
6h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
7h
Typical completion time
Achievements
37
Steam unlocks available
Editions & Packages
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