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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Broken Age
A family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo. Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story.
War of the Human Tanks
War of the Human Tanks is a story driven strategy game with a gameplay reminiscent of Battleship and Chess, featuring a story of war, loyalty, sacrifice and human shaped tanks.
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 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.
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?
Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller
FBI agent Erica Reed has an uncanny talent: she can see the past and piece together how a crime unfolded. But not even this sixth sense could save her younger brother, Scott, from a brutal serial killer. Three years later, the investigation into Scott’s murder has gone cold -- but Erica’s work has only just begun.
Kentucky Route Zero: PC Edition
KENTUCKY ROUTE ZERO is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway running through the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it.
The Journey Down: Chapter One
The Journey Down is a point-and-click series with an Afro-Caribbean twist. Get ready to embark on a journey of exploration, mystery and grave danger - but also a journey of warmth, friendship and love.
The Walking Dead
A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.
Alien Breed 3: Descent
Experience the final explosive chapter in the Alien Breed series and uncover the horrifying truth surrounding the existence of the Breed. Launch discount good thru Nov. 24 10am PST.
Tales of Monkey Island: Complete Season
While explosively stripping the evil pirate LeChuck of his demonic mojo, Guybrush Threepwood inadvertently infects the entire Caribbean with the arch-fiend's expelled voodoo, which threatens to transform buccaneers into unruly pirate monsters.
SiN Episodes: Emergence
You are John Blade, commander of HardCorps, an elite security force dedicated to protecting the people of Freeport City. Four years have passed since your first battle with Elexis Sinclaire, a beautiful, brilliant, and ruthless scientist who is out to remake humanity according to her own twisted vision.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 16th 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 180 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
70,753
1,983
180
players
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. While seeing 110 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among episodic games based on player count.
9.6
34,607
756
110
players
3. 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. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played episodic games.
9.4
30,316
1,109
74
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
33
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
19
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 16th 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. 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. Thanks to its 40% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in episodic games.
8.8
1,875
168
-40%
4.99€
2.99€
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 16th 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
33
players