Best Episodic 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 episodic games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free episodic games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Fears to Fathom - Woodbury Getaway
Sydney Harper, a 23-year-old working at a consulting firm plans a weekend getaway to a Woodbury rental with her college friends. Little did she know what was about to unfold during their stay.
Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout
Jack Nelson, a 24-year-old fire lookout, transferred to a new outpost. As he settled into his new home, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off, little did he know what was transpiring down in Ironbark State Park.
The Bunny Graveyard
Skye and her Handy Pals are looking for a new pal to help them out on her lovely lil' garden! Think you're up for the job, partner?
Fears to Fathom - Carson House
Noah Baker, an 18 year old highschooler experiences unsettling occurrences while house-sitting for a media personality, little did he know what was about to unfold that night.
Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike
Holly Gardner, a 19 year old on an interstate drive experiences unusual happenings that leads to an unplanned stay at a motel, little did she know what was transpiring down in Norwood Valley.
Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space
The Freelance Police are back on the crime beat in a newly remastered version of their second episodic season. Zombies will dance. Mariachis will sing. A giant battle robot will trash the streets. And when their friends’ lives are at stake, Sam & Max will risk their very souls to set things right.
Fears to Fathom - Home Alone
Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived.
The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain
The Advisor Series is a player-driven narrative where your choices & decisions, both in the game, and out of the game, determine how future episodes unfold. Play the role of villain protagonist Magnus the Magician, as he wreaks havoc across the land, one well-placed fireball at a time!
Tales from the Borderlands
Tales from the Borderlands is a five-part episodic game set on the unforgiving world of Pandora between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. This is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.
Sam & Max Save the World
An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
Trapped and isolated in the abandoned town of Little Hope, 4 college students and their teacher must escape the nightmarish apparitions that relentlessly pursue them through an impenetrable fog.
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.
Necrobarista
In a back-alley cafe, the dead are granted one last night to mingle with the living. Necrobarista follows a dynamic and diverse cast of characters as they navigate Melbourne's hipstery coffee culture, the questionable ethics of necromancy, and the process of letting go.
looK INside - Chapter 1
In a book found in the attic, Manon discovers the past of her family members through their memories, their gestures, their quirks and their little secrets.
9-nine-:Episode 2
It's Sora and Kakeru's time to shine when the action heats up in 9-nine-: Episode 2. Can they take down the murderer before it's too late for them both?
9-nine-:Episode 1
Help Miyako and Kakeru track down a superpowered serial killer before they strike again.
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.
The Walking Dead: The Final Season
A secluded school might finally be Clementine’s chance for a home, but protecting it will mean sacrifice.
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.
Odysseus Kosmos and his Robot Quest: Episode 1
What do you do if you are the only one left aboard a spaceship? Your team has embarked on a mysterious expedition a few years ago, the ship’s machinery has started acting up and it seems there are ghosts wandering about. Luckily, the black hole above you doesn’t pose any problems…yet.
Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home is a first-person horror adventure game based on Thai myths and beliefs. The core gameplay focuses on storytelling and stealth to avoid perilous spirits hunting you. Moreover, few puzzles are added into the game, making gameplay more various.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm
Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This time play as Chloe Price, a rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber in a dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.
1bitHeart
Welcome to 1bitHeart―the latest title from Alicemare and LiEat developer △○□× (Miwashiba). In this unique and endearing adventure game, take on the role of Nanashi, a lonely, agoraphobic boy, as you solve a slew of mysteries around town while also making friends.
Batman: The Enemy Within - The Telltale Series
In this latest chapter from the award-winning studio behind Batman - The Telltale Series, both Bruce Wayne and Batman will be forced into precarious new roles. The Riddler has returned to terrorize Gotham City, but his gruesome puzzles merely foreshadow an even greater crisis.Most played episodic games on Steam
Take a look at the top episodic games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.
1. The Walking Dead
A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series. The Walking Dead is a zombies, story rich and adventure game developed by Telltale Games and published by Skybound Games. Released on April 24th 2012 has received 72,736 reviews of which 70,753 were positive and 1,983 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 episodic game, thanks to its 294 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
70,753
1,983
294
players
2. The Walking Dead: Season Two
The Walking Dead: Season Two continues the story of Clementine, a young girl orphaned by the undead apocalypse. Left to fend for herself, she has been forced to learn how to survive in a world gone mad. The Walking Dead: Season Two is a zombies, adventure and story rich game developed by Telltale Games and published by Skybound Games. Released on December 17th 2013 has received 31,425 reviews of which 30,316 were positive and 1,109 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 108 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among episodic games based on player count.
9.4
30,316
1,109
108
players
3. The Wolf Among Us
From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences. The Wolf Among Us is a adventure, detective and story rich game developed and published by Telltale. Released on October 11th 2013 has received 35,363 reviews of which 34,607 were positive and 756 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played episodic games.
9.6
34,607
756
91
players
4. 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 13,591 reviews of which 11,243 were positive and 2,348 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played episodic games.
8.1
11,243
2,348
43
players
5. Fears to Fathom - Carson House
Noah Baker, an 18 year old highschooler experiences unsettling occurrences while house-sitting for a media personality, little did he know what was about to unfold that night. Fears to Fathom - Carson House is a psychological horror, atmospheric and horror game developed and published by Rayll. Released on January 09th 2023 has received 2,043 reviews of which 1,875 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played episodic games.
8.8
1,875
168
20
players
6. Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos
From Dischan Media, creators of the highly acclaimed Juniper's Knot, comes Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos.Dysfunctional Systems is a visual novel series featuring Winter Harrison, a student mediator from a utopian world. Learning to Manage Chaos is the first entry in the series.What is a mediator? Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos is a visual novel, indie and anime game developed and published by Dischan Media. Released on September 26th 2013 has received 786 reviews of which 595 were positive and 191 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played episodic games.
7.2
595
191
7. Blues and Bullets
Blues and Bullets is a dark and violent crime thriller. Set in an alternative Eliot Ness & Al Capone story, Blues and Bullets blends a stunning script with detective work to deliver an amazing interactive experience. Blues and Bullets is a adventure, noir and detective game developed and published by A Crowd of Monsters. Released on July 22nd 2015 has received 1,367 reviews of which 853 were positive and 514 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played episodic games.
6.1
853
514
Best deals on episodic games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of episodic games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted episodic games.
1. The Walking Dead: Season Two
The Walking Dead: Season Two continues the story of Clementine, a young girl orphaned by the undead apocalypse. Left to fend for herself, she has been forced to learn how to survive in a world gone mad. The Walking Dead: Season Two is a zombies, adventure and story rich game developed by Telltale Games and published by Skybound Games. Released on December 17th 2013 has received 31,425 reviews of which 30,316 were positive and 1,109 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 81% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for episodic category.
9.4
30,316
1,109
-81%
14.74€
2.80€
2. The Wolf Among Us
From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences. The Wolf Among Us is a adventure, detective and story rich game developed and published by Telltale. Released on October 11th 2013 has received 35,363 reviews of which 34,607 were positive and 756 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 79% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in episodic games.
9.6
34,607
756
-79%
14.95€
3.14€
3. The Walking Dead
A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series. The Walking Dead is a zombies, story rich and adventure game developed by Telltale Games and published by Skybound Games. Released on April 24th 2012 has received 72,736 reviews of which 70,753 were positive and 1,983 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 75% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in episodic games.
9.6
70,753
1,983
-75%
14.79€
3.69€
Free episodic games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play episodic games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play episodic games.
1. 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 13,591 reviews of which 11,243 were positive and 2,348 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free episodic games on Steam.
8.1
11,243
2,348
43
players