Deal | Brutally hard RPG returns to its best Steam price of around $1.75

For fans of hardcore RPGs like Dragon Age: Origins or Baldur’s Gate, Tower of Time is a hidden gem on Steam that has largely flown under the radar. Those who give it a chance will encounter intense real-time battles that demand strategic thinking and precise timing. Players command a fixed party of four, selected from seven distinct classes – ranging from defensive tanks to ranged fighters with area control, support roles, and tech specialists deploying turrets. Abilities can be combined or stacked to create powerful synergies. Thanks to slow-motion combat and a pause function, there is ample opportunity to reposition units or trigger skills at exactly the right moment.

Instead of offering an open world, Tower of Time leads players into a vast, inverted tower that must be conquered floor by floor. The difficulty increases with each level, constantly pushing players to rethink their party composition and tactics. This steadily rising challenge is a core part of the game’s appeal – every step forward feels earned, every victory a small strategic triumph. While this structure may sound reminiscent of a roguelike, Tower of Time remains firmly rooted in classic party-based RPG design. Progress is permanent, and characters grow steadily stronger as players ascend.

Tower of Time, developed by Event Horizon and released in 2018, was reviewed by the German gaming magazine GameStar, which praised its deep and demanding combat system – while also noting that this complexity may turn some players away. The game is not designed for quick, casual sessions; instead, it requires time and patience to master its mechanics, which can feel frustrating in the early hours. According to HowLongToBeat, players who push through the learning curve can expect around 55 hours of intense, tactical gameplay. GameStar awarded the game 75 out of 100 points. On Steam, roughly 2,500 user reviews are 83% positive, while on Metacritic the game holds a Metascore of 77 and a User Score of 7.9.

93% off on Steam

Tower of Time is typically priced at around $25 on Steam. Thanks to the current 93% discount, however, this is no longer a major concern. According to SteamDB, the RPG is now available for around $1.75. The offer runs until January 19 and may also be worth a look for handheld gamers – Tower of Time is verified for the Steam Deck (which is currently available on Amazon for $700).

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