Best Choices Matter games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated choices matter games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free choices matter games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Good Pizza, Great Pizza - Cooking Simulator Game
Ever wanted to know what it feels like to run your own cozy Pizza shop? Do your best to fulfill pizza orders from customers while making enough money to keep your shop open. Upgrade your shop with new toppings and equipment to compete against your pizza rival, Alicante!
Fargone
Fargone is an RPG-based survival game with a strong focus on creating a living, breathing world through dynamic events, and NPC interactions. Set in a fictional land known only as The Barrens, you must survive by any means, whether that be alone or by allying yourself with a faction.
Otome * Domain
An inconveniently orphaned young man must attend an all-girls school just to survive in this comedy visual novel. His housemates took him in when he was in trouble, but now he doesn't know who's taking care of who...!
Warsim: The Realm of Aslona
Warsim is a deep, rich text based kingdom ruling sim unlike anything else, complete with charming ASCII graphics. Navigate the millions of different procedurally generated races, events and areas with a huge emphasis on player choice. Don't let its look fool you, there is depth in every direction.
X-Plane 12
Ultra-Realistic Flight Simulation
Antimatter Dimensions
Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!
Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue - EXTRA2
Aokana - EXTRA2 is the official Misaki after story for Aokana.
The Feast
The Feast is an invitation to a bizarre family dinner party that takes an unexpected turn. Join the most surreal meal of your life, discover what you truly stand for, and create your own tragic spectacle in this short thought-inspiring and unforgettable adventure with multiple endings.
BLACKTAIL
Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
Potion Craft is an alchemist simulator where you physically interact with your tools and ingredients to brew potions. You're in full control of the whole shop: invent new recipes, attract customers and experiment to your heart's content. Just remember: the whole town is counting on you.
Arcadie: Second-Born
In this interactive tale of love and war, be the force of reason that your kingdom needs, or perpetuate its reputation as a force of destruction. Find love and weave friendships, or cast it all away for the sake of retribution.
Choo-Choo Charles
Navigate an open-world island in an old train, upgrade it over time, and use it to fight an evil spider train named Charles.
IXION
IXION is an unrelenting, city-building odyssey across the stars. As Administrator of the Tiqqun, DOLOS’ prototype space station, you are tasked with balancing preservation and exploration as you manage infrastructure, resources and crew. Can you keep the flame of humanity alight in the cold dark?
Burnhouse Lane
Burnhouse Lane tells a story of Angie Weather, a one foot in the grave agency nurse attempting to complete five impossible tasks in order to win her life back. Solve puzzles, make friends and enemies, run, hide and fight in this dark adventure that'll take you on a trip to another world and back...
The Knight Witch
The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion.
Please Be Happy
A comfy yuri VN about the foxgirl Miho and her quest to find the person who's most important to her. This emotional visual novel features two different heroines to choose from, and a story that will make you both laugh and cry!
Path Of Wuxia
Path of Wuxia combines classic wuxia world and youthful school life with anime art style, features simulation gameplay well known by Heluo fans. Play as a young Xia who join the academy known as the Hermitic Pavilions of Xia, grow strong along with various schoolmates and seek your own path of Xia.
Shadows Over Loathing
Shadows over Loathing — a slapstick-figure comedy adventure-RPG full of mobsters, monsters, and mysteries.
Police Simulator: Patrol Officers
Welcome to Brighton! Join the police force of this fictitious American city and experience the day to day life of a police officer.
Dark Nights
Nothing is as it seems.
Mosaique Neko Waifus 5
Unique hentai puzzle about flirting with cute anime Neko girls. "Neko Waifus" is a series loved by millions around the world
Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip
Embark on a road trip like no other in this co-op narrative survival adventure. Visit fun locations, meet wacky characters, and manage your resources wisely. And yes: you still can date some hot monsters ;)Most played choices matter games on Steam
Take a look at the top choices matter games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 18th 2025.
1. Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power. Baldur's Gate 3 is a rpg, character customization and choices matter game developed and published by Larian Studios. Released on August 03rd 2023 has received 742,262 reviews of which 718,841 were positive and 23,421 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played choices matter game, thanks to its 104,863 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
718,841
23,421
104,863
players
2. Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition
The Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs — remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD. Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition is a story rich, rpg and choices matter game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. Released on May 14th 2021 has received 54,992 reviews of which 50,066 were positive and 4,926 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 2,942 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among choices matter games based on player count.
9.0
50,066
4,926
2,942
players
3. Undertale
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone. Undertale is a great soundtrack, story rich and choices matter game developed and published by tobyfox. Released on September 15th 2015 has received 264,189 reviews of which 255,536 were positive and 8,653 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 2,201 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among choices matter games based on player count.
9.6
255,536
8,653
2,201
players
4. Detroit: Become Human
Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created. Detroit: Become Human is a choices matter, story rich and multiple endings game developed and published by Quantic Dream. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 163,291 reviews of which 156,279 were positive and 7,012 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 1,955 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played choices matter games.
9.5
156,279
7,012
1,955
players
5. Hollywood Animal
Make movies, even if someone has to die. Take the helm of a major Hollywood studio at the dawn of sound cinema, and guide it through decades of creative achievements and glamor, debauchery and dark deeds, tough choices and unpleasant compromises. Hollywood Animal is a early access, simulation and strategy game developed by Weappy Wholesome and published by Weappy Studio. Released on April 10th 2025 has received 1,471 reviews of which 998 were positive and 473 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 1,307 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played choices matter games.
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6. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series
The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series is a choices matter, story rich and interactive fiction game developed and published by Skybound Games. Released on October 29th 2020 has received 29,204 reviews of which 28,180 were positive and 1,024 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,302 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played choices matter games.
9.4
28,180
1,024
1,302
players
7. Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being. Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a rpg, story rich and choices matter game developed and published by ZA/UM. Released on October 15th 2019 has received 109,796 reviews of which 102,241 were positive and 7,555 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 1,231 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played choices matter games.
9.2
102,241
7,555
1,231
players
8. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
Embark on a new narrative journey by the creators of Life is Strange. Film your summer of 1995 and create memories of a lifetime with your new friends. 27 years later, confront the dark secrets that made you all promise to never speak again after that fateful summer. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a lgbtq+, choices matter and female protagonist game developed and published by DON'T NOD. Released on February 18th 2025 has received 2,284 reviews of which 2,110 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 818 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played choices matter games.
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2,110
174
818
players
9. Dragon Age™ Inquisition
Winner of over 130 Game of the Year awards, discover the definitive Dragon Age: Inquisition experience. The Game of the Year Edition includes the critically acclaimed game, all three official add-ons - Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser - and more. Dragon Age™ Inquisition is a rpg, character customization and open world game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 04th 2020 has received 19,374 reviews of which 14,607 were positive and 4,767 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 577 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played choices matter games.
7.4
14,607
4,767
577
players
10. Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition
Explore a stunning world, make complex moral choices, and engage in bone-crushing combat against massive and terrifying creatures. The Ultimate Edition includes Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening and all nine content packs. Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition is a rpg, fantasy and story rich game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. Released on October 26th 2010 has received 28,081 reviews of which 24,342 were positive and 3,739 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 447 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played choices matter games.
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24,342
3,739
447
players
Best deals on choices matter games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of choices matter games available on Steam right now, updated on April 18th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted choices matter games.
1. Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
Gods. Romance. Murder. Musical Numbers?! Play as Grace in a world where Greek Gods live in hiding among us. Change your fate as you draw friends, foes & lovers into song using your powers of musical persuasion to unravel the mystery of the Last Muse's death. Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical is a interactive fiction, story rich and female protagonist game developed by Summerfall Studios and published by Humble Games. Released on August 09th 2023 has received 3,267 reviews of which 3,020 were positive and 247 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for choices matter category.
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3,020
247
-96%
26.25€
1.05€
2. The Pale Beyond
You didn’t ask to lead this expedition, but here you are. Stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilisation. Someone has to take charge. Manage your meagre resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls, and head in the only direction you can - through The Pale Beyond. The Pale Beyond is a resource management, survival and choices matter game developed by Bellular Studios and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on February 24th 2023 has received 1,814 reviews of which 1,615 were positive and 199 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in choices matter games.
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1,615
199
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
3. Eternal Threads
Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence. Eternal Threads is a choices matter, story rich and time manipulation game developed by Cosmonaut Studios and published by Secret Mode. Released on May 19th 2022 has received 697 reviews of which 602 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in choices matter games.
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20.00€
1.00€
4. Twin Mirror
The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost? Twin Mirror is a choose your own adventure, choices matter and interactive fiction game developed and published by DON'T NOD. Released on December 01st 2021 has received 1,245 reviews of which 958 were positive and 287 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for choices matter games.
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26.00€
1.30€
5. The Forgotten City
The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure in ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of an ancient underground city, travel 2000 years into the past, and unravel the mystery of who destroyed it by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. The fate of the city is in your hands. The Forgotten City is a adventure, time travel and mystery game developed by Modern Storyteller and published by Dear Villagers. Released on July 28th 2021 has received 11,233 reviews of which 10,796 were positive and 437 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for choices matter games.
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10,796
437
-94%
23.00€
1.38€
6. Not For Broadcast
A new political Party has won a landslide in the General Election, and for some reason the editor at the news station you work at has done a runner. Now it’s up to you, the Janitor, to take over the editing booth in this tumultuous time - will you help the government, or stand in their way? Not For Broadcast is a adventure, 1980s and choices matter game developed by NotGames and published by tinyBuild. Released on January 25th 2022 has received 11,456 reviews of which 10,782 were positive and 674 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for choices matter games.
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24.33€
1.46€
7. Griftlands
Griftlands is a deck-building roguelite where you negotiate, fight, steal or otherwise persuade others to get your way. Every decision is important, be it the jobs you take, the friends you make, or the cards you collect. Griftlands is a card battler, rogue-lite and deckbuilding game developed and published by Klei Entertainment. Released on June 01st 2021 has received 13,895 reviews of which 13,040 were positive and 855 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for choices matter games.
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13,040
855
-94%
17.67€
1.06€
8. Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth
12th century, England: In a time of poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and safety for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. Based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller ‘The Pillars of the Earth’. Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth is a choices matter, adventure and visual novel game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on August 15th 2017 has received 7,024 reviews of which 6,507 were positive and 517 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for choices matter games.
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6,507
517
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20.50€
1.23€
9. Beholder 2
You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make! Beholder 2 is a dystopian , choices matter and strategy game developed by Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) and published by Alawar. Released on December 04th 2018 has received 6,889 reviews of which 6,038 were positive and 851 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for choices matter games.
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6,038
851
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16.67€
1.00€
10. Song of Farca
Hack into crime scenes, look for evidence, analyze data, interrogate criminals, track suspects and deal with the consequences of your decisions. This is a dark and brutal detective story with a Black Mirror-esque atmosphere of digital dominance and the narrative structure of a US crime procedural. Song of Farca is a choices matter, story rich and simulation game developed by Wooden Monkeys and published by Alawar. Released on July 21st 2021 has received 1,127 reviews of which 929 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for choices matter games.
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Free choices matter games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play choices matter games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 18th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play choices matter games.
1. Life is Strange - Episode 1
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future. Life is Strange - Episode 1 is a story rich, choices matter and great soundtrack game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment, Feral interactive (Mac) and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and Square Enix. Released on January 29th 2015 has received 168,720 reviews of which 162,295 were positive and 6,425 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 270 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free choices matter games on Steam.
9.5
162,295
6,425
270
players
2. Life is Strange 2
After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges. Life is Strange 2 is a choices matter, story rich and adventure game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and Square Enix. Released on September 26th 2018 has received 36,156 reviews of which 31,170 were positive and 4,986 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 152, this choices matter game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free choices matter games on Steam.
8.5
31,170
4,986
152
players
3. Tell Me Why
Tell Me Why is the multi-award winning episodic adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment in which twins use their supernatural bond to discover the truth of their troubled past. Tell Me Why is a choices matter, story rich and episodic game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on August 27th 2020 has received 13,615 reviews of which 11,258 were positive and 2,357 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free choices matter games on Steam.
8.1
11,258
2,357
47
players
4. Fairytale Fables
Dive into a fantastical autobattler where fairytales and legends collide! Choose your hero and assemble your team of characters, items and treasures to outwit opponents in strategic battles where positioning matters. Will you be the last one standing in this enchanted PvP arena? Fairytale Fables is a strategy, auto battler and pvp game developed and published by Fairytale Software CaWa GmbH. Released on December 23rd 2023 has received 332 reviews of which 285 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free choices matter games on Steam.
8.0
285
47
31
players
5. ERROR143
A bickering and bantering rivals-to-lovers visual novel where you fall in love after first hack. ERROR143 is a visual novel, dating sim and lgbtq+ game developed and published by Jenny Vi Pham. Released on July 26th 2022 has received 4,262 reviews of which 3,971 were positive and 291 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free choices matter games on Steam.
9.0
3,971
291
27
players
6. The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
Have you ever dreamt of being a superhero? Meet Chris, a creative and imaginative 9 year old boy who escapes reality with fantastical adventures as his alter ego, the Awesome Captain Spirit! Captain Spirit is a free demo set in the Life is Strange universe. Contains links to Life is Strange 2 The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is a free to play, story rich and adventure game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment and published by Square Enix. Released on June 25th 2018 has received 14,167 reviews of which 13,135 were positive and 1,032 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free choices matter games on Steam.
9.0
13,135
1,032
16
players
7. Emily is Away
Emily is Away is an interactive story. Create a screenname and choose your path through the branching narrative. Emily is Away is a free to play, story rich and singleplayer game developed and published by Kyle Seeley. Released on November 20th 2015 has received 31,822 reviews of which 28,204 were positive and 3,618 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free choices matter games on Steam.
8.7
28,204
3,618
16
players
8. Terroro
In this psychological horror game about a famous TikToker, you take on the role of her boyfriend to discover that behind their perfect life, nothing is as it seems. Duration 30 minutes. Terroro is a horror, psychological horror and choices matter game developed and published by Melt. Released on October 10th 2024 has received 1,296 reviews of which 1,102 were positive and 194 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free choices matter games on Steam.
8.1
1,102
194
16
players
9. 重生之我是小虾米
With armor-clad horses and swords in hand, we roam the world, fighting for justice in a martial arts realm full of change and turmoil. Clad in cold garments and wielding iron swords, we march thousands of miles; who in the world does not know of us? 重生之我是小虾米 is a rpg, dungeon crawler and choices matter game developed and published by ForeverNo.2 Game Studio. Released on August 13th 2024 has received 1,662 reviews of which 1,589 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free choices matter games on Steam.
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1,589
73
15
players
10. The Council
Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother. The Council is a choices matter, adventure and rpg game developed by Big Bad Wolf and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 5,286 reviews of which 4,425 were positive and 861 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free choices matter games on Steam.
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4,425
861
13
players