Best Based On A Novel 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 based on a novel games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals based on a novel games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon Catch this train — it’s your ticket to solving a century-old mystery!

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.9
Release 10 Oct 2009
Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is a first-person horror game that combines intense action and adventure elements.

Price 4.99€
Rating 6.6
Release 16 Jun 2009
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut Become The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, a legendary monster slayer caught in a web of intrigue woven by forces vying for control of the world. Make difficult decisions and live with the consequences in a game that will immerse you in an extraordinary tale like no other.

Price 7.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 16 Sep 2008
Dracula: Origin Dracula: Origin reveals the dark origins of the Dracula curse. Step into the shoes of the famous Professor Van Helsing and experience a thrilling journey that will take you from London to Egypt, Austria and through Carpathian Europe right into the terrifying lair of the Dark Prince.

Price 9.99€
Rating 6.9
Release 07 Aug 2008
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl tells a story about survival in the Zone – a very dangerous place, where you fear not only the radiation, anomalies and deadly creatures, but other S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who have their own goals and wishes.

Price -75% 5.11€
Rating 9.3
Release 20 Mar 2007

Most played based on a novel games on Steam

Take a look at the top based on a novel games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.

1. Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth. Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth- is a metroidvania, female protagonist and based on a novel game developed by Team Ladybug and WSS playground and published by WSS playground and PLAYISM. Released on March 27th 2021 has received 6,733 reviews of which 6,262 were positive and 471 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played based on a novel games.
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2. The 39 Steps

Prepare to experience the original man-on-the-run thriller in a completely new way! There are secrets to be discovered, locations to be explored and - above all - an incredible tale to be told in this ground-breaking interactive novel. The 39 Steps is a adventure, indie and interactive fiction game developed by The Story Mechanics and published by The Secret Experiment. Released on April 25th 2013 has received 1,591 reviews of which 1,205 were positive and 386 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played based on a novel games.
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Best deals on based on a novel games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of based on a novel games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted based on a novel games.

1. The 39 Steps

Prepare to experience the original man-on-the-run thriller in a completely new way! There are secrets to be discovered, locations to be explored and - above all - an incredible tale to be told in this ground-breaking interactive novel. The 39 Steps is a adventure, indie and interactive fiction game developed by The Story Mechanics and published by The Secret Experiment. Released on April 25th 2013 has received 1,591 reviews of which 1,205 were positive and 386 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 69% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for based on a novel category.
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-69% 0.99€ 0.31€