Games like Pesterquest

A grimsical episodic visual novel where you find friends across Earth and Alternia. It features a darkly funny, irreverent story with character relationship building.

90% positive from 1,551 · 2019 · Steam Deck Verified · $11.99 $1.79 -85% · Lowest ever $1.79 (2025-12-11)

IndieAdventureRPGVisual Novel Story RichTime Travel

Six games like Pesterquest

GNOSIA

94% positive from 4,935 reviews202235% finish itDeck Playable

Sci-fi social deduction RPG with a core loop of discussion, deduction, and voting to identify hidden enemies. Players repeat loops to uncover a narrative and improve abilities in a tense, strategic experience.

What players likedPlayers praise this unique single-player social deduction game for its engaging story, memorable characters, and replayable "Werewolf" or "Among Us" style gameplay.

The catchAI crewmates accuse you illogically during deduction votes

Both are tagged Time Travel, Visual Novel and Story Rich.

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ISLAND

95% positive from 1,760 reviews2018Deck Unsupported

A visual novel with a flowchart system for branching narratives. Players uncover mysteries and fight fate on a doomed island.

What players likedPlayers praise ISLAND as a must-play visual novel, despite its slow winter arc.

The catchThe sci-fi mystery is built on repeated rug pulls that leave the buildup meaningless.

Both are tagged Time Travel, Visual Novel and Story Rich.

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STEINS;GATE ELITE

90% positive from 1,657 reviews201916% finish itDeck Playable

This is a fully animated visual novel where players make choices to alter timelines and uncover a conspiracy. It features branching storylines and a time-travel mechanic.

What players likedPlayers praise its ability to convert non-anime fans, with some finding it a worthwhile experience after the original.

The catchAround a third of the original script is cut, and the phone mechanic is gutted.

Both are tagged Time Travel, Visual Novel and Story Rich.

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STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram

96% positive from 1,287 reviews201910% finish itDeck Playable

Visual novel with branching stories focusing on individual character perspectives. Explores inner thoughts and alternate scenarios within the STEINS;GATE universe.

What players likedPlayers praise its worthwhile character and timeline exploration, offering a lighter, enjoyable departure from darker Steins;Gate entries.

The catchMost of the short side stories are inconsequential, with only a couple worth reading.

Both are tagged Time Travel, Visual Novel and Story Rich.

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Multiverse Loot Hunter

81% positive from 2,655 reviews202518% finish itDeck Playable

This is a multiverse action RPG with a core loop of battling, collecting loot, and character progression across diverse planes. It offers a relaxed, "hang liver" experience focused on deep character development and team building.

What players likedPlayers praise this charming, engaging idle game as one of the best, despite its overwhelming UI and translation issues.

The catchThe English translation is so poor that basic mechanics are left unexplained.

Both are tagged Time Travel, RPG and Adventure.

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No Time

97% positive from 1,554 reviews2019Deck Playable

A time-travel sandbox on Pine Island. Type any date between 1 and 3033 AD to change the open world around you, stalk your past selves, and stay clear of the Time Agents hunting for traces of you.

What players likedPlayers praise its fun, open-world gameplay, despite Roblox-esque graphics and jankiness, with potential for a perfect score.

The catchCrashes, collision glitches and unreliable autosaves repeatedly wipe out progress.

Both are tagged Time Travel, RPG and Adventure.

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More about Pesterquest

What players liked

Players praise the game's art, music, and character development, especially for those less explored in the Homestuck comic.

The catch

Hard to follow without prior Homestuck and Hiveswap knowledge.

Reviews: 90% positive from 1,551
Released: 2019
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $11.99 $1.79 -85% · Lowest ever $1.79 (2025-12-11)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 90% positive, but with 1,551 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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