Best Choices Matter Games on Steam
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Road To Empress
You've never played a game like this before. Road to Empress is a cinematic palace adventure where your choices decide everyone's fate. Can you be the legendary Empress Wu Zetian, tackle 100+ story branches and a high mortality rate with charm, wisdom and courage? First...survive.
Love Begins With Goodbye
As a male exchange student at Norway's University of Bergen, you live with three girls: Chinese student Luo Xue'er, mysterious landlady Laya, and Inora, a Norwegian learning Chinese. Weave your love story with them over six months, starting from a "goodbye."
Ways of Alchemy
Become a medieval alchemist in this card game. Brew deadly potions, discover ancient recipes, hire adventurers, and outwit the Inquisition. Transform your humble shack into an alchemical empire. No wands are required — just knowledge and wit.
Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken
What dreams are made of is the stuff of nightmares in this new point-and-click adventure. Delve deep into realms both fantastical and terrifying, and use the power of lucid dreaming to solve puzzles, explore, and contend with eerie adversaries in your search for the brother you thought had died.
BLACK SOULS
Long, long ago, there existed a kingdom shrouded in dense mist: the Lost Empire. This mist twisted humans into terrifying beasts, plunging the world into despair. War raged endlessly. Heroes rose, seeking fame and glory. It is in this place you awaken—a nameless undead.
The Dark Queen of Mortholme
You are the final boss, the Dark Queen of Mortholme, unrivaled in power. A hero invades and is easily crushed. Yet, they keep returning. A short-form indie game about an unusual bond, perspectives, and the beauty of change.
Whispers from the Star
Save a stranded astronaut on a mysterious alien planet through real-time AI conversations, where your words are her only lifeline. Guide her through Gaia's dangers and forge an enduring bond in this interactive story with voice-controlled, open-ended dialogue.
Monarch : Medieval Remastered
In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords，develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements
Loan Shark
The loan shark is coming for you. Catch enough fish to repay your debt before it is too late. Go fish.
Tiny Bookshop
Leave everything behind and open a tiny bookshop by the sea in this cozy narrative management game. Stock your tiny bookshop with different books and items, set up shop in scenic locations, and run your cozy second-hand bookshop while getting to know the locals.
Fate/hollow ataraxia REMASTERED
Relive the four days of destiny...
Static Dread: The Lighthouse
Lovecraft meets Papers, Please. Play as a lighthouse keeper and guide ships safely into the harbor using your radio. Survive the presence of something impossible, and don’t let the shadows consume you!
Galaxy Idle Clicker
Embark on an interstellar journey with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Conquer galaxies, upgrade your spaceship, and face off against a myriad of enemy ships. With engaging minigames, powerful upgrades, GIC delivers an unparalleled idle space adventure. Join the cosmic conquest today and dominate the universe!
Pile Up!
"Pile Up!" is a strategic building game which you need to build houses, fulfill your people’s requests and manage your risky buildings in different ways on a small land. But don’t let your guard down in this chill environment, we only get you relaxed so you destroy everything you did.
UnderMine 2
Delve back into the heart-pounding depths of the Undermine in this action roguelike sequel! Uncover ancient secrets, battle fierce foes, and conquer Delvemore Castle with a friend by your side!
Who's at the door?
You are trapped in a small house, suffering from psychosis with no memory. Carefully observe your surroundings to distinguish reality from hallucinations, and overcome your illness by taking medication from visitors at the right time.
魔法少女ノ魔女裁判
Thirteen girls awaken, only to find themselves in a prison. What awaits them: a Witch Trial. Help them prepare for the trial by exploring the prison in order to find the witch hidden amongst them. Find the witch, learn what kind of magic she holds, dispel the lies, and prepare for the execution.
The Necromancer's Tale
A story-rich gothic RPG. Master the rituals of an ancient spellbook. Raise an undead army to march against your enemies. Commune with the realm of the dead & struggle with your descent into madness. Progress through secrecy, diplomacy, blackmail, coercion & seduction until ready to reveal yourself.
Back to the Dawn
Back to the Dawn is a story-rich RPG set in a high-security prison ruled by factions and buried secrets. Investigate two conspiracies from the inside, gather evidence, and outsmart a system designed to silence you. Make friends (or foes) with fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison.
Saloon Simulator
Saloon Simulator is a first-person sim where you restore and run an abandoned saloon. Master drink-making and cooking, customize the space to attract customers, and enjoy mini-games in a story-driven Old West setting.
Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE
No matter how much times passes... I remember that blue, blue summer. Summer Pockets, the midsummer story brought to you by Key, has been powered-up with even more to play, including new heroines and routes, in Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE, now available on Steam!
Rentlord
Rentlord is a combo-making roguelike real estate game where you buy properties, manage your income, and overcome unique weekly challenges. Strategic property upgrades and plugins with high combo potential, each run offers new opportunities to maximize rent, while avoiding taxes!