Best Narration 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 narration games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free narration games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Rainy Season

This is a story about an ordinary family spending time at home during the rain.

Price 3.29€
Rating 8.9
Release 19 Aug 2020

Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star

A visual novel about an abusive relationship, idealization, and intimacy. Live a summer of dysfunctional love through branching storylines, twists, sudden changes, and an innovative mechanic where you choose which senses to use with your boyfriend.

Price -80% 2.95€
Rating 7.4
Release 13 Aug 2020

There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

There is no game. So don't go messing things up by clicking everywhere. You don’t want to be kicked out of your video game world, do you? Of course not!

Price 12.99€
Rating 9.6
Release 06 Aug 2020

Relicta

Relicta is a first-person physics-based puzzle game where you need to creatively combine magnetism and gravity to unravel the secrets of Chandra Base.

Price 19.99€
Rating 6.5
Release 03 Aug 2020

Beneath a Steel Sky (1994)

After being abducted by brutal soldiers and his kinfolk butchered, Robert Foster finds himself in Union City - a vast metropolis under the tyranny of a fascist AI. Alone, save for the circuit board of his best friend, Foster must discover the sinister truth - and why they specifically came for him.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.4
Release 27 Jul 2020

Röki

Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.

Price -94% 1.29€
Rating 8.6
Release 23 Jul 2020

Friendly Fire

Can you save the world from an unknown destiny?

Price Free to play
Rating 8.9
Release 05 Jul 2020

The Night Fisherman

A short, twisted tale about a smuggler and a late night encounter in the English Channel. Control the camera and make tough choices, will you escape with your life?

Price Free to play
Rating 7.9
Release 29 Jun 2020

A Place, Forbidden

A Place, Forbidden is a first-person, lo-fi horror-puzzle game set in the Library of Ouroboros, a seemingly innocuous library that, rumor has it, contains knowledge not meant for the eyes of mortal man. We hope you enjoy your visit.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.0
Release 25 Jun 2020

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.

Price -82% 3.65€
Rating 8.3
Release 18 Jun 2020

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.

Price -80% 3.90€
Rating 8.7
Release 18 Jun 2020

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.

Price -76% 9.75€
Rating 9.5
Release 18 Jun 2020

Neversong

Help little Peet hack-and-slash his way through a beautifully haunting coma. A hand-drawn action-adventure through a dreamy world filled with fleshy monsters, insane grown-ups, and sad children looking for their mommies.

Price 14.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 20 May 2020

Help Will Come Tomorrow

In an uninhabitable Siberian wilderness, in a wake of October Revolution, a group of passengers survives the mysterious catastrophe of Trans-Siberian railway train. They must endure in a harsh ice-clad climate until rescue arrives. Facing many dangers, their own weaknesses and, their own prejudice.

Price -94% 1.18€
Rating 7.6
Release 21 Apr 2020

There Is No Game: Jam Edition 2015

A little game that’s not a game, winner of an old game jam that nobody’s ever heard of. So DON'T INSTALL IT!

Price Free to play
Rating 9.4
Release 18 Mar 2020

[Chilla's Art] The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件

The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件 is a J-horror game about a college girl on a night shift.

Price 2.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 17 Feb 2020

SIMULACRA 2

A dead influencer. An obsessed detective. Three suspects. Piece the truth together by going through the victim’s phone messages, videos, and social media in the follow up to the critically acclaimed SIMULACRA.

Price -70% 2.39€
Rating 8.3
Release 30 Jan 2020

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.

Price -80% 1.39€
Rating 8.4
Release 22 Jan 2020

Lightmatter

A first-person puzzler where shadows kill you. Watch your step or be swallowed by the darkness.

Price -86% 2.33€
Rating 8.8
Release 15 Jan 2020

Ayahuasca

In the jungle at night, a journey awaits for you... are you ready to embrace the experience? Ayahuasca, the vine of the soul, and how to find your inner space.

Price 12.00€
Rating 7.6
Release 15 Jan 2020

Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York

Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York is a narrative experience set in the rich universe of Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition. It presents the struggle for power between two vampiric factions - the Camarilla and the Anarchs - bathed in the night lights of the Big Apple.

Price -65% 6.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 11 Dec 2019

Still There

Every day is the same on the faraway Bento space-lighthouse - until a mysterious radio message breaks through. Evade the past, welcome oblivion, make the perfect Italian coffee. Still There is a psychological adventure game about grief, technical puzzles, wacky AIs and dark humour. How far is far enough?

Price 14.79€
Rating 8.2
Release 20 Nov 2019

[Chilla's Art] Inunaki Tunnel | 犬鳴トンネル

Inunaki tunnel (or Inunaki village) is a famous Japanese horror spot where people have been killed or burnt to death.

Price 2.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 19 Nov 2019

Kyle is Famous: Complete Edition

Kyle tries to prepare for his most important interview yet. Choose his path through over 100 endings and accept the consequences in this comedic adventure.

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.7
Release 18 Nov 2019

Most played narration games on Steam

Take a look at the top narration games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 18th 2025.

1. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played narration game, thanks to its 226 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.3
15,569
2,799

226
players

2. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love? Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a narration, lore-rich and third person game developed by DON'T NOD and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on February 12th 2024 has received 5,872 reviews of which 5,077 were positive and 795 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 125 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among narration games based on player count.
8.4
5,077
795

125
players

3. Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition

A classic platform with a twist: A dynamic soundtrack and funny lyrics that sings the player's actions and responds to what is happening during the adventure. Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition is a 2d platformer, adventure and narration game developed by Dumativa and Castro Brothers and published by Dumativa and Nuuvem Inc. Released on March 24th 2016 has received 4,036 reviews of which 3,896 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played narration games.
9.3
3,896
140

39
players

4. Superliminal

Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective. Superliminal is a puzzle, first-person and surreal game developed and published by Pillow Castle. Released on November 05th 2020 has received 29,823 reviews of which 28,214 were positive and 1,609 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played narration games.
9.3
28,214
1,609

35
players

5. Bastion

Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces. Bastion is a great soundtrack, indie and action game developed and published by Supergiant Games. Released on August 16th 2011 has received 37,338 reviews of which 35,605 were positive and 1,733 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played narration games.
9.4
35,605
1,733

24
players

6. 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 #6 spot among the most played narration games.
6.6
1,866
880

23
players

7. The Stanley Parable

The Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end. The Stanley Parable is a comedy, narration and indie game developed and published by Galactic Cafe. Released on October 17th 2013 has received 44,917 reviews of which 41,520 were positive and 3,397 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played narration games.
9.1
41,520
3,397

22
players

8. Dude, Stop

"So, I made a game, right? I filled it with harmless funny puzzles, narrated it a little bit, and then players started making fun of it! They broke the game, ignored my rules! They... they... laughed at me! As if it was some kind of a joke! Why do they have to be so mean?!" - developer of Dude, Stop Dude, Stop is a puzzle, pixel graphics and funny game developed and published by Team HalfBeard. Released on June 01st 2018 has received 2,470 reviews of which 2,140 were positive and 330 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played narration games.
8.3
2,140
330

14
players

9. The Beginner's Guide

The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand. The Beginner's Guide is a story rich, walking simulator and narration game developed and published by Everything Unlimited Ltd.. Released on October 01st 2015 has received 21,885 reviews of which 19,266 were positive and 2,619 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played narration games.
8.6
19,266
2,619

13
players

10. Empire of the Ants

Conquer enemy nests and lead your colony through the perils of the forest in this groundbreaking RTS. Empire of the Ants is a photorealistic, third-person real-time strategy game where you command your insect legions in epic battles. Empire of the Ants is a strategy, narration and rts game developed by Tower Five and published by Microids. Released on November 06th 2024 has received 884 reviews of which 670 were positive and 214 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played narration games.
7.2
670
214

9
players

Best deals on narration games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of narration 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 narration 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 narration category.
6.6
1,866
880

-96% 25.00€ 1.00€

2. Creepy Tale 2

Experience the creepy tension of a brothers Grimm fairy tale in this puzzle adventure game. Follow the young and brave Lars as he embarks on a dangerous journey to save his sisters mind from the clutches of a mysterious evil. Creepy Tale 2 is a narration, singleplayer and hand-drawn game developed and published by Creepy Brothers. Released on July 16th 2021 has received 1,328 reviews of which 1,148 were positive and 180 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in narration games.
8.2
1,148
180

-90% 10.00€ 1.00€

3. The Little Acre

While searching for his father, Aidan travels to a strange new world. Lily - his heroic daughter - sets off after him. Fully voiced and with hand-drawn animations, The Little Acre is a lovingly crafted adventure developed by Pewter Games with Executive Producer Charles Cecil. The Little Acre is a colorful, fantasy and adventure game developed and published by Pewter Games Studios. Released on December 13th 2016 has received 859 reviews of which 759 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 88% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in narration games.
8.3
759
100

-88% 13.00€ 1.56€

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. Currently offered at a significant 82% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for narration games.
8.3
15,569
2,799

-82% 20.28€ 3.65€

5. Nocturnal

Carve your way with fire and steel to find out what secrets lie beyond the Mist in this intense 3-hour-long action-platformer game. Get ready to wield the flames and burn everything! Nocturnal is a side scroller, action-adventure and linear game developed by Sunnyside Games and published by Dear Villagers. Released on June 07th 2023 has received 329 reviews of which 302 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for narration games.
8.5
302
27

-80% 16.99€ 3.39€

6. Gerda: A Flame in Winter

You have five days to save your husband, who has just been arrested by the Gestapo. Investigate, explore and form allegiances in this story-rich RPG-lite. Who will you trust? Gerda: A Flame in Winter is a adventure, female protagonist and narration game developed by BirdIsland/PortaPlay and published by DON'T NOD. Released on September 01st 2022 has received 363 reviews of which 349 were positive and 14 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for narration games.
8.8
349
14

-70% 19.99€ 5.99€

7. Dude, Stop

"So, I made a game, right? I filled it with harmless funny puzzles, narrated it a little bit, and then players started making fun of it! They broke the game, ignored my rules! They... they... laughed at me! As if it was some kind of a joke! Why do they have to be so mean?!" - developer of Dude, Stop Dude, Stop is a puzzle, pixel graphics and funny game developed and published by Team HalfBeard. Released on June 01st 2018 has received 2,470 reviews of which 2,140 were positive and 330 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for narration games.
8.3
2,140
330

-60% 12.99€ 5.19€

8. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love? Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a narration, lore-rich and third person game developed by DON'T NOD and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on February 12th 2024 has received 5,872 reviews of which 5,077 were positive and 795 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 56% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for narration games.
8.4
5,077
795

-56% 50.16€ 22.07€

9. Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition

A classic platform with a twist: A dynamic soundtrack and funny lyrics that sings the player's actions and responds to what is happening during the adventure. Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition is a 2d platformer, adventure and narration game developed by Dumativa and Castro Brothers and published by Dumativa and Nuuvem Inc. Released on March 24th 2016 has received 4,036 reviews of which 3,896 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for narration games.
9.3
3,896
140

-50% 14.79€ 7.39€

10. Thomas Was Alone

Guide a group of rectangles through a series of obstacles, using their different skills together to get to the end of each environment. Thomas Was Alone is a platformer, narration and side scroller game developed and published by Bithell Games. Released on November 12th 2012 has received 9,235 reviews of which 8,657 were positive and 578 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for narration games.
9.1
8,657
578

-50% 7.99€ 3.99€

Free narration games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play narration 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 narration games.

1. Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist

A 15 minute heist game by Crows Crows Crows & Directed by William Pugh (The Stanley Parable). Slip into the soft-soled shoes of the mastermind responsible for the greatest heist- oh god I can’t do this any more, i’m joining the strike. good luck writing the steam description. -tina Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist is a free to play, comedy and first-person game developed and published by Crows Crows Crows. Released on December 04th 2015 has received 9,717 reviews of which 9,059 were positive and 658 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free narration games on Steam.
9.1
9,059
658

4
players

2. Pleh!

Pleh! is a short psychological horror walking simulator that tells the story of a depressed game developer, his intrusive thoughts and his dark mysterious secrets. Pleh! is a psychological horror, walking simulator and narration game developed and published by Jester Games. Released on March 17th 2023 has received 1,251 reviews of which 1,189 were positive and 62 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free narration games on Steam.
9.0
1,189
62

2
players

3. Jivana

Jivana is a story-driven adventure game. Embody Aelis, a water priestess who uses her powers to open the path for her community, forced to flee after the appearance of a huge cataclysm. Explore the enchanting landscapes of Jivana, use your ability to manipulate water and lead your people to safety. Jivana is a adventure, emotional and singleplayer game developed by Team Jivana and published by Rubika Supinfogame. Released on January 21st 2022 has received 595 reviews of which 543 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free narration games on Steam.
8.5
543
52

1
players

4. Reminiscence

You've only precious moments before time collapses onto itself to save your family. Warp, jump and rewind through time and space - and pray that whatever lives between it doesn't notice you. Reminiscence is a horror, psychological horror and multiplayer game developed and published by Reminiscence Project. Released on July 11th 2021 has received 1,448 reviews of which 1,227 were positive and 221 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free narration games on Steam.
8.1
1,227
221

1
players

5. Mondealy: Day One

Mondealy: Day One is a prologue for the 2D adventure game Mondealy. You can see how adventures in the magical kingdom of Dargratt begin. Mondealy: Day One is a adventure, pixel graphics and exploration game developed by uglycoal and published by Valkyrie Initiative. Released on September 13th 2021 has received 663 reviews of which 635 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free narration games on Steam.
8.9
635
28

6. Answer Knot

A short narrative and exploration game about Zach, June, and a strange phenomenon. You're Zach and, stuck in your home, you will do everything to keep hearing June's voice messages. What is happening out there? Answer Knot is a indie, first-person and narration game developed and published by Naraven Games. Released on May 31st 2019 has received 695 reviews of which 624 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free narration games on Steam.
8.4
624
71