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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Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
Embark on an epic adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry! Roll your own multiclass hero then shoot, loot, slash, and cast on a quest to stop the Dragon Lord.
Havsala: Into the Soul Palace
Havsala is an investigative puzzle game with rich storytelling full of historical references and mysticism. Search the room for the clues left behind by the previous reincarnations of a single soul, solve the puzzles and unravel the mystery.
My Lovely Wife
My Lovely Wife delves into the depths of a man’s grief after the sudden death of his beloved wife. Explore the notions of one’s willingness to do anything for love and the importance of letting go in this mix of dating, management, and alchemy simulators.
Card Shark
Card Shark is an adventure game full of cunning, intrigue, and delectable deceit. Enter a world where you’ll need to play your opponents better than you play your cards.
Gibbon: Beyond the Trees
Master the gibbon’s art of movement with a unique moveset that lets you swing, slide and somersault through a lush jungle canopy, and experience a free-flowing story of family and survival as you search for a home that may be lost forever.
I'm on Observation Duty 5
As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?
Trek to Yomi
As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward.
The Inheritance of Crimson Manor
Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded re-imagining of 2013's The Stanley Parable. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will make a choice, and you will become powerless. You are not here to win. The Stanley Parable is a game that plays you.
Cyphers Game
It is the end of 1920. The Polish-Bolshevik war has been going on for almost two years. The battle for Korosteń – a key railway junction and technical supply base – is underway. Break Bolshevik cyphers, ensure radio communication, and neutralise the fearsome armoured trains.
Athanasy
Deep beneath the surface of the dead Earth, the City, the last refuge of humanity, hides. Engineering genius and efforts of all mankind; a giant structure of steel, concrete, and biopolymers. It keeps the remnants of civilization one step away from total extinction.
tERRORbane
tERRORbane is a comedic adventure where bugs are your FRIENDS! Enjoy exploring a crazy and outlandish world, full of unique, quirky characters and homages to the history of videogaming, challenge the Developer with your creativity and be the Bane of Errors!
Syberia: The World Before
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Cat Museum
Immerse yourself in the bizarre art style and the surreal world of Cat Museum, a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure game. Solve the strange puzzles with your mischievous cat, and unveil the truth behind the mysterious museum.
The Odyssey of the Mammoth
Through lavish but perilous landscapes, assist a mammoth mother and her child escape from their extinction. Discover breathtaking views from 12,000 years ago. Beware of the increasingly hostile environment. Protect your offspring from the hunters tracking you and send them flying!
Martha Is Dead
Martha Is Dead is a dark first-person psychological thriller, set in 1944 Italy, that blurs the lines between reality, superstition and the tragedy of war.
A Perfect Day
Revisit and repeat the final moments of China's turn of the century in this narrative puzzle adventure. Play a 6th-grade student and greet classmates, explore secrets, play mini-4WD, or just wander around town. Make your choices to create a perfect day for everyone!
Towards Future
Waking up in the darkness, unable to see the sunrise, he remembered the little master carefully carried him home. The base has already fallen into ruin and there are no signs of any living people here. Where did the little master go? Is there any hope left under the doomsday?
Legend of the Outlaw Mage
Become the Outlaw Mage, wreaking havoc as you pursue the one who wronged you, casting and blasting your way in this Cowboy-Fantasy-themed 3rd-Person Action RPG.
Know by heart
Childhood friends reunite after spending a long time apart, revisiting old memories and rekindling their friendship. However, something beyond their control will ruin this reunion.
Please, Touch The Artwork
A cozy puzzler with story. Recreate paintings by applying lines & colors in a specific order. Explore beautiful mazes & collect letters of a poem. Help two sweethearts find a path towards each other. Three games in one. Hints when stuck. 160+ paintings, 3~4 hours, set to a chill soundtrack.
Word Game
Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win!
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.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 19th 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 291 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.3
15,569
2,799
291
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 137 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
137
players
3. 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 29,865 reviews of which 28,256 were positive and 1,609 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
28,256
1,609
52
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played narration games.
9.3
3,896
140
46
players
5. 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 44,932 reviews of which 41,532 were positive and 3,400 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played narration games.
9.1
41,532
3,400
41
players
6. 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 37,346 reviews of which 35,613 were positive and 1,733 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played narration games.
9.4
35,613
1,733
29
players
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. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played narration games.
8.3
2,140
330
23
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played narration games.
6.6
1,866
880
21
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played narration games.
7.2
670
214
10
players
10. 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 #10 spot among the most played narration games.
9.1
9,059
658
5
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 19th 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 9,239 reviews of which 8,661 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
8,661
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 19th 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
5
players
2. 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 #2 spot among the most played free narration games on Steam.
8.5
543
52
3
players
3. 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 #3 spot among the most played free narration games on Steam.
8.1
1,227
221
2
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played free narration games on Steam.
9.0
1,189
62
1
players
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 697 reviews of which 626 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.
8.4
626
71
1
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played free narration games on Steam.
8.9
635
28