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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Class of '09: The Re-Up
The REJECTION SIM returns! Explore a slice of chaotic life in late 2000's American high school as you assume the role of Nicole once again. A 100% fully voiced VN presenting as the most culturally accurate period piece in the history of gaming.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong
Play as 3 vampires, wield their powers wisely, and strike the right balance between your human and animal side in a heart-pounding story in which your choices will decide the fate of Boston.
Firmament
Firmament is a new puzzle-adventure game by the legendary game studio behind the best-selling games Myst and Riven. Featuring deep storytelling and world-building, discover the story of this seemingly abandoned world as you explore and unlock the mysteries of 3 unique Realms… and beyond!
Mutants: Genesis
Mutants: Genesis is an online card game that you can play solo or with up to 3 players in PvE and PvP modes! Join the next generation of Psycogs and climb the ranks to establish yourself as Champion! Collect hundreds of mutants, fashion your own deck, cooperate with or fight other players!
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.
The Forgotten Concluder
“The Forgotten Concluder” is a third person perspective 3D Role-playing game base on the ancient Chinese fantasy wu-xia world. Being a young teenager Shen Zi-Jun that grew in a isolated valley, taking on a adventure to discover a great secret and his true dentity.
Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
Kujlevka
A flying saucer crash-lands in a distant Russian village, turning a rundown kolkhoz into the first, thin bridge between civilizations. As the first point of contact, you must dictate how this encounter unfolds and ultimately determine history’s outcome.
Crimson Snow (2023)
Christmas is a joyful time, but this time something dark is hiding behind the holiday decorations. Your actions will determine whether you and your girlfriend survive Christmas night.
Creepy Tale 3: Ingrid Penance
As punishment for her transgressions, Ingrid is sent to hell. As she struggles through the darkness that hungers to consume her heart, she makes her way toward redemption. Her fate is in your hands.
Loretta
Loretta is a psychological thriller that makes the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes, leading her through a self-crafted nightmare. Loretta’s story revolves around a woman handling betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, and reclaiming her agency during the socially tumultuous 1940s.
United heist
Your crew consists of two elite thieves. A client hires you to steal a mysterious item. One handles intel; the other infiltrates. Choose your roles and master the heist in this asymmetric co-op puzzle game.
SEASON: A letter to the future
Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Ride, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you in this third-person meditative exploration game.
Backfirewall_
Hello and welcome to Backfirewall_, a first-person tragicomic adventure set inside a smartphone. You are the update assistant. Solve wacky puzzles to counter the update and save the previous operating system from deletion. The fate of the System is in your hands!
The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN-
Witness the sins spun by jet-black and crimson-- The Kiseki saga is finally here! Kuro no Kiseki II is loaded with unique content, including a variety of new challenges throughout the Republic of Calvard.
Life Gallery
Life Gallery is a puzzle game with a unique, illustration-style art design that leads the players into a world of profound horror.
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.
The Forest Quartet
The Forest Quartet is a puzzle adventure about a gone, but not forgotten, lead singer. Play her spirit and travel through 3 acts unique to the members of her band for a final farewell concert. Face their emotions, solve puzzles and fight the corruption plaguing their souls.
Hubris
Hubris is a VR action-adventure game set in a unique and colourful Sci-Fi universe, with immersive movement options, including swimming, climbing, and jumping. Players will have to gather resources, craft food and upgrade their weapons to fight off alien wildlife, droids, and humanoid enemies.
目盲/Blind
「Sometimes what the eye can't tell, the heart can.」 《Blind》 is a light fantasy game for girls set in a modern city. After a childhood accident that left me with a strange face blindness, I was introduced to a profession called "watchman" and since then, the world has taken on a whole new dimension.
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!
Timeloop: Sink Again Beach
A non-linear first-person action adventure in a pirate setting. A single player time travel simulation game. Unusual gaming experience.Moving in space and time, the player must understand what is happening on the island and how the main character can move away from there.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 16th 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 223 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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15,569
2,799
223
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. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played narration games.
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5,077
795
96
players
3. 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 #3 spot among the most played narration games.
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41,520
3,397
45
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
32
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.
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35,605
1,733
22
players
6. 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 2,461 reviews of which 2,132 were positive and 329 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played narration games.
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2,132
329
16
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played narration games.
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214
14
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played narration games.
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3,896
140
12
players
9. Foretales
Decide the fate of the world in this ingenious story-driven card game. Foretales offers a unique take on the adventure genre, with a multitude of playstyles and story paths through which you can save the world… or bring about its end. Foretales is a card game, narration and adventure game developed by Alkemi and published by Dear Villagers. Released on September 15th 2022 has received 995 reviews of which 846 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played narration games.
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149
7
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 narration games.
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1,866
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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 16th 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.
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1,866
880
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25.00€
1.00€
2. Foretales
Decide the fate of the world in this ingenious story-driven card game. Foretales offers a unique take on the adventure genre, with a multitude of playstyles and story paths through which you can save the world… or bring about its end. Foretales is a card game, narration and adventure game developed by Alkemi and published by Dear Villagers. Released on September 15th 2022 has received 995 reviews of which 846 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in narration games.
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20.00€
1.00€
3. 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 #3 best deal in narration games.
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10.00€
1.00€
4. 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. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for narration games.
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100
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13.00€
1.56€
5. 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 #5 position in the best deals for narration games.
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15,569
2,799
-82%
20.28€
3.65€
6. 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 #6 position in the best deals for narration games.
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302
27
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16.99€
3.39€
7. 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 #7 position in the best deals for narration games.
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349
14
-70%
19.99€
5.99€
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 2,461 reviews of which 2,132 were positive and 329 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for narration games.
8.3
2,132
329
-60%
12.99€
5.19€
9. GYLT
Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions in this narrative adventure game with puzzles, stealth and action. GYLT is a adventure, action and horror game developed by Tequila Works and Parallel Circles and published by Tequila Works. Released on July 06th 2023 has received 1,016 reviews of which 968 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 59% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for narration games.
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968
48
-59%
20.00€
8.20€
10. 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 #10 position in the best deals for narration games.
8.4
5,077
795
-56%
50.16€
22.07€
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 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play narration games.
1. 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 #1 spot among the most played free narration games on Steam.
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players
2. 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 #2 spot among the most played free narration games on Steam.
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3. 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 #3 spot among the most played free narration games on Steam.
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1,189
62
1
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played free narration games on Steam.
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28
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played free narration games on Steam.
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6. 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 #6 spot among the most played free narration games on Steam.
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