Discounted Cinematic 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 cinematic games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free cinematic games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Under The Waves
Stan, a professional diver in the North Sea, is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss during an extended mission underwater. Stuck in his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events and will have to make the most significant choice of his life...
Fort Solis
Answer the call from a mining base on Mars as engineer Jack Leary and search for the missing crew. Fort Solis will immerse you with cinematic visuals powered by UE 5 and voice acting of Roger Clark and Troy Baker. Explore the mining complex and reach climax of this narrative thriller experience.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Take on the role of one of the notorious Slaughter family, or their victims, in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a third-person asymmetrical horror experience based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film. Experience the mad and macabre for yourself in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand
In solo or co-op, experience Reign of Sand, the ultimate version of Atlas Fallen. Ride the sands of a timeless land and defeat legendary monsters in spectacular Action-RPG combat using devastating powers.
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.
Venba
Venba is a short narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations, and explore South Indian food in this story about family, love, and loss.
The Pegasus Expedition
The Pegasus Expedition is a story-driven sci-fi grand strategy game set in a key moment for humankind’s survival. Facing an overwhelming threat at home, humanity sends expeditions to the Pegasus Galaxy in a desperate attempt to find a refuge for the population of Earth.
STASIS: BONE TOTEM
Get ready for a thrilling underwater adventure with classic point-and-click gameplay. Explore with three characters simultaneously. Featuring atmospheric isometric graphics, rendered video, and a soundtrack by Mark Morgan, BONE TOTEM takes you on a journey to hidden places deep below the waves...
Miasma Chronicles
From the creators of Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden comes a beautifully crafted tactical adventure you won’t forget. Embark on a quest across a post-apocalyptic wasteland torn apart by a savage force known only as the ‘Miasma’.
Bramble: The Mountain King
Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.
Strayed Lights
An atmospheric action adventure combining a wordless experience with cinematic fights based around colors. Restore your light that was torn by shadows and face endearing creatures deformed by their emotions.
Resident Evil 4
Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.
Deliver Us Mars
Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.
Forspoken
Forspoken follows the journey of Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the beautiful and cruel land of Athia. In search of a way home, Frey must use her newfound magical abilities to traverse sprawling landscapes and battle monstrous creatures.
Tower! Simulator 3
Immerse yourself in an ultra-realistic environment that brings the challenges of air traffic control right to your fingertips. With brand-new lighting system, intuitive 2D graphical user interface (GUI), improved voice recognition, 9 airports included, Tower! Sim 3 sets a new gold standard.
The Classrooms
The Classrooms is a procedural, liminal-space, found-footage, survival horror game. Explore The Classrooms and discover the various anomalies it contains; from malicious entities, to harmless oddities. And remember, it's different every time you play, so your found footage is uniquely yours.
SIGNALIS
A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.
Father's Day
"Father's Day" - a psychological thriller that is a spin-off and prequel to the game "Find Yourself". The dream of living happily ever after was destroyed after Phil lost his wife and son. Obsessed with the desire to return them, he develops a plan.
Batora: Lost Haven
Batora: Lost Haven® is a choice-driven isometric action adventure with RPG elements and a unique duality system affecting combat, story, dialogues, puzzles, and endings, that will make you question the meaning of sacrifice.
A Plague Tale: Requiem
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...
Metal: Hellsinger
Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.Most played cinematic games on Steam
Take a look at the top cinematic games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 19th 2025.
1. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played cinematic game, thanks to its 2,568 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
156,279
7,012
2,568
players
2. Beyond: Two Souls
A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes. Beyond: Two Souls is a adventure, choices matter and story rich game developed and published by Quantic Dream. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 27,091 reviews of which 23,938 were positive and 3,153 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 383 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among cinematic games based on player count.
8.7
23,938
3,153
383
players
3. The Quarry
When the sun goes down on the last night of summer camp, nine teenage counselors are plunged into an unpredictable night of horror. The only thing worse than the blood-drenched locals and creatures hunting them are the unimaginable choices you must make to help them survive. The Quarry is a choices matter, multiple endings and horror game developed by Supermassive Games and published by 2K Games. Released on June 09th 2022 has received 18,652 reviews of which 15,202 were positive and 3,450 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. While seeing 335 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among cinematic games based on player count.
8.0
15,202
3,450
335
players
4. Heavy Rain
Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim. Heavy Rain is a choices matter, multiple endings and story rich game developed and published by Quantic Dream. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 18,368 reviews of which 15,569 were positive and 2,799 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 291 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played cinematic games.
8.3
15,569
2,799
291
players
5. A Plague Tale: Requiem
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers. A Plague Tale: Requiem is a adventure, action and action-adventure game developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on October 17th 2022 has received 20,071 reviews of which 18,290 were positive and 1,781 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 213 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played cinematic games.
8.9
18,290
1,781
213
players
6. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is a action-adventure, psychological horror and story rich game developed by Ninja Theory and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on May 21st 2024 has received 6,564 reviews of which 5,751 were positive and 813 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played cinematic games.
8.5
5,751
813
43
players
7. This Bed We Made
This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links guests together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder! This Bed We Made is a mystery, story rich and female protagonist game developed and published by Lowbirth Games. Released on November 01st 2023 has received 2,242 reviews of which 2,038 were positive and 204 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played cinematic games.
8.7
2,038
204
39
players
8. Bramble: The Mountain King
Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures. Bramble: The Mountain King is a horror, adventure and cinematic game developed by Dimfrost Studio and published by Merge Games. Released on April 27th 2023 has received 5,613 reviews of which 5,333 were positive and 280 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played cinematic games.
9.2
5,333
280
37
players
9. Office Life
It’s a story about after graduation life of college student. We guess it is a simulation game, besides which type of game it could be? We just want to provide a true real life with you in this way. Office Life is a story rich, life sim and dating sim game developed by LeiYun Games and published by 2P Games. Released on December 17th 2024 has received 1,726 reviews of which 1,528 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played cinematic games.
8.4
1,528
198
30
players
10. Fort Solis
Answer the call from a mining base on Mars as engineer Jack Leary and search for the missing crew. Fort Solis will immerse you with cinematic visuals powered by UE 5 and voice acting of Roger Clark and Troy Baker. Explore the mining complex and reach climax of this narrative thriller experience. Fort Solis is a walking simulator, cinematic and mars game developed by Fallen Leaf and Black Drakkar Games and published by Dear Villagers. Released on August 22nd 2023 has received 2,746 reviews of which 1,866 were positive and 880 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played cinematic games.
6.6
1,866
880
21
players
Best deals on cinematic games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of cinematic games available on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted cinematic games.
1. Fort Solis
Answer the call from a mining base on Mars as engineer Jack Leary and search for the missing crew. Fort Solis will immerse you with cinematic visuals powered by UE 5 and voice acting of Roger Clark and Troy Baker. Explore the mining complex and reach climax of this narrative thriller experience. Fort Solis is a walking simulator, cinematic and mars game developed by Fallen Leaf and Black Drakkar Games and published by Dear Villagers. Released on August 22nd 2023 has received 2,746 reviews of which 1,866 were positive and 880 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for cinematic category.
6.6
1,866
880
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
2. The Quarry
When the sun goes down on the last night of summer camp, nine teenage counselors are plunged into an unpredictable night of horror. The only thing worse than the blood-drenched locals and creatures hunting them are the unimaginable choices you must make to help them survive. The Quarry is a choices matter, multiple endings and horror game developed by Supermassive Games and published by 2K Games. Released on June 09th 2022 has received 18,652 reviews of which 15,202 were positive and 3,450 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 89% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in cinematic games.
8.0
15,202
3,450
-89%
61.09€
6.72€
3. The Uncertain: Light At The End
The Uncertain is a story-driven adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Humanity disappeared from the face of the Earth and has been replaced by robots. Together with Emily, one of the survivors, you will have to witness how people try to live in a world ruled by robots. The Uncertain: Light At The End is a cinematic, choices matter and story rich game developed by ComonGames and published by META Publishing. Released on October 08th 2020 has received 1,114 reviews of which 724 were positive and 390 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 88% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in cinematic games.
6.3
724
390
-88%
8.33€
1.00€
4. A Plague Tale: Requiem
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers. A Plague Tale: Requiem is a adventure, action and action-adventure game developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on October 17th 2022 has received 20,071 reviews of which 18,290 were positive and 1,781 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
8.9
18,290
1,781
-87%
50.31€
6.54€
5. Bramble: The Mountain King
Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures. Bramble: The Mountain King is a horror, adventure and cinematic game developed by Dimfrost Studio and published by Merge Games. Released on April 27th 2023 has received 5,613 reviews of which 5,333 were positive and 280 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
9.2
5,333
280
-85%
30.27€
4.54€
6. Heavy Rain
Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim. Heavy Rain is a choices matter, multiple endings and story rich game developed and published by Quantic Dream. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 18,368 reviews of which 15,569 were positive and 2,799 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 82% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
8.3
15,569
2,799
-82%
20.28€
3.65€
7. South of the Circle
South of the Circle is a deep narrative experience of the emerging relationship between Peter and Clara, Cambridge academics involved in a political conflict. The story focuses on promises made in between career and true love, where our choices burdened by our past seem to be illusory. South of the Circle is a adventure, interactive fiction and story rich game developed by State of Play and published by 11 bit studios. Released on August 03rd 2022 has received 1,345 reviews of which 1,136 were positive and 209 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 81% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
8.1
1,136
209
-81%
13.32€
2.53€
8. Beyond: Two Souls
A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes. Beyond: Two Souls is a adventure, choices matter and story rich game developed and published by Quantic Dream. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 27,091 reviews of which 23,938 were positive and 3,153 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
8.7
23,938
3,153
-80%
19.50€
3.90€
9. Mosaic
Enter a world that’s utterly surreal and eerily familiar. Escape the mundanity of your existence in an experience that will stay with you. Mosaic is a narrative-driven modern adventure game with a story that lasts about 2-3 hours. Mosaic is a indie, adventure and atmospheric game developed by Krillbite Studio and published by Raw Fury. Released on December 05th 2019 has received 495 reviews of which 365 were positive and 130 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
7.0
365
130
-80%
19.99€
3.99€
10. 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. Currently offered at a significant 76% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
9.5
156,279
7,012
-76%
40.63€
9.75€
Free cinematic games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play cinematic games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play cinematic games.
1. Deathless Death
In the quiet of conscience and shadows of sin, four souls find themselves entwined in crimes involving a woman. In this narrative puzzle game, you don the sacred robe of a priest, hear the confessions of sinners, uncover secrets, seek the truth behind their crimes and deliver the final judgment. Deathless Death is a visual novel, interactive fiction and cinematic game developed by Dream Delivery Center and published by GCORES PUBLISHING. Released on November 13th 2024 has received 585 reviews of which 448 were positive and 137 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free cinematic games on Steam.
7.3
448
137
2
players
2. The Savior From Above
A sidescrolling 3D adventure shortgame that combines multiple genres and features various action and puzzle sequences. Its artistic approach is supported by powerful visuals, intense atmosphere and a unique game narrative on the boundaries of science-fiction and fantasy. The Savior From Above is a atmospheric, side scroller and post-apocalyptic game developed and published by kóborfotonok. Released on December 06th 2021 has received 353 reviews of which 335 were positive and 18 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free cinematic games on Steam.
8.7
335
18
3. Ginkgo
Ginkgo is a single player 3D horror game inspired by East Asian horror. Armed with a magic needle that can sew parts of the world together, solve puzzles and outsmart monsters as you explore a surreal world. Ginkgo is a adventure, horror and puzzle game developed and published by Ginkgo. Released on June 26th 2020 has received 321 reviews of which 293 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free cinematic games on Steam.
8.4
293
28
4. Paragon: The Overprime
Paragon: The Overprime is a free team-based TPS Action MOBA. Choose one of the many powerful heroes with unique skills and work with your teammates to conquer the Prime battlefield. Speed across the battlefield with the heroes of Prime and feel the thrill of the action. Paragon: The Overprime is a early access, sci-fi and moba game developed by Netmarble F&C Team SoulEve and published by Netmarble. Released on December 05th 2022 has received 13,110 reviews of which 8,182 were positive and 4,928 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free cinematic games on Steam.
6.2
8,182
4,928