Best Choices Matter 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 choices matter games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free choices matter games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Sucker for Love: First Date
Put the 'love' in 'Lovecraftian horror'! Perform terrifying rituals to win the affections of eldritch horrors and smooch 'em... at any cost!
Expeditions: Rome
Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?
Democracy 4
Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...
Ghost Exile
Ghost Exile - is a cooperative horror from 1 to 4 players: when hunting for ghosts, you need to determine the type of ghost, carry out a ritual of exorcism and then the ghost can no longer harm anyone. Be careful! Hasty conclusions can lead you to a sad outcome.
Lily's Well
It is a rainy night in the Spring of 2005. Lily is left home alone after her Papa put her to bed. She is awoken by a cry for help outside her window. It is coming from the well. Help Lily gather rope to go down the well and save the poor soul trapped down there.
Cemetery Mary
A visual novel about a girl who loves the cemetery. When her parents go missing, she receives a mysterious text that has the potential to completely ruin her life...or fix it?
Quarantineer
For the glory of Motherland, the truth shall never be revealed. None of us expected this, Yet history is repeating itself.
MOTHERED - A ROLE-PLAYING HORROR GAME
An immersive first-person horror adventure where you play the role of LIANA - a young girl who arrives home after major surgery and is met with a strange mannequin claiming to be her mother.
Martial Law
Martial Law is a game about difficulties that came with Communism in Poland. The story is shown from the perspective of a man who is abandoned because of his low social status. He tries his best to be there for his daughter despite the difficulties.
Rewrite+
In this city built upon the ideal coexistence of civilization and the environment, Tennouji Kotarou spends his days with his friends, Kanbe Kotori and Yoshino Haruhiko. In this peaceful city, a tumultuous event shakes the foundations of Kazamatsuri once a year.
Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk
A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.
Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo
Can you trust your own mind? Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller of a new kind, playing with the limits between reality and fantasy. Freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s universe.
The Red Lantern
The Red Lantern is a narrative, dog sledding game about survival. You play as the Musher who, along with her team of 5 sled dogs, must find her way home. Care for your dogs, discover their stories, and learn how to navigate the unknowns of the Alaskan wilderness and prepare for your new life.
Twin Mirror
The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost?
BURIED STARS
『BURIED STARS』 is an adventure game that takes place at a collapse site of a live audition show. The trapped survivors communicate with each other, and through social media, while waiting for the rescue team’s arrival. But an unexpected turn of events splits them apart and drives them into a corner.
Arcadia Fallen
Play the role of a young alchemist apprentice who is unwillingly bound to an illegal spirit. Suddenly drawn into a war between humanity and magic, they must join a group of unlikely heroes to escape their own doom, hopefully saving the world along the way.
Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
LoveChoice
"What is love?" We try to answer that with this game. The game encourages people to have a warm, soft, and understanding heart.
Saimin Gakushū: Secret Desire
Saimin Gakushū is a school adventure visual novel by popular Japanese developers Dark One! Soichi Akano acquires a sleep-learning machine through a dubious online shopping site, and plans to imprint his knowledge on the female students and teachers at his school.
Bloodshore
Bloodshore is an interactive action movie about a televised battle royale between high-profile streamers, entertainers and death row inmates. You control the fate of Nick, a washed-up actor who fights for a life-changing cash prize.
Flesh Water
This is your last day as a worker for a pet feeding service, and depending on how the day goes, your life. Prepare the final meal for a client's odd pet that lives in an abandoned pool all while trying to make it out safely and avoid mistakes.
Dahlia View
Sometimes it takes a nightmare to wake a place like Dahlia View. Lead the investigation into a missing child and discover the dark secret of Dahlia View in this story-driven observational thriller from the creators of The Occupation and Ether One.
To The Rescue!
To The Rescue! is a charming dog shelter simulator. Take care of unique dogs and find the right homes for as many of them as you can. Upgrade your shelter, control disease outbreaks, learn each dog's preferences, and make tough decisions, all while helping support real-world animal shelters!Most played choices matter games on Steam
Take a look at the top choices matter games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power. Baldur's Gate 3 is a rpg, character customization and choices matter game developed and published by Larian Studios. Released on August 03rd 2023 has received 750,126 reviews of which 726,468 were positive and 23,658 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played choices matter game, thanks to its 80,336 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
726,468
23,658
80,336
players
2. Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition
The Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs — remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD. Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition is a story rich, rpg and choices matter game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. Released on May 14th 2021 has received 55,425 reviews of which 50,469 were positive and 4,956 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 2,135 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among choices matter games based on player count.
9.0
50,469
4,956
2,135
players
3. Undertale
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone. Undertale is a great soundtrack, story rich and choices matter game developed and published by tobyfox. Released on September 15th 2015 has received 267,059 reviews of which 258,340 were positive and 8,719 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 1,586 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among choices matter games based on player count.
9.6
258,340
8,719
1,586
players
4. 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. Detroit: Become Human is a choices matter, story rich and multiple endings game developed and published by Quantic Dream. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 164,825 reviews of which 157,780 were positive and 7,045 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 1,126 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played choices matter games.
9.5
157,780
7,045
1,126
players
5. Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being. Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a rpg, story rich and choices matter game developed and published by ZA/UM. Released on October 15th 2019 has received 110,375 reviews of which 102,774 were positive and 7,601 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 910 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played choices matter games.
9.2
102,774
7,601
910
players
6. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series
The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series is a choices matter, story rich and interactive fiction game developed and published by Skybound Games. Released on October 29th 2020 has received 29,699 reviews of which 28,656 were positive and 1,043 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 824 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played choices matter games.
9.4
28,656
1,043
824
players
7. Monster Prom 4: Monster Con
Can you find love at the nerdiest convention ever? "Monster Con" goes back to the multiplayer dating sim formula: go through absurd and funny situations as you find love among six sexy monsters! Who will you romance? The mimic who cosplays? The idol clown? Or the eldritch cutie? (There's also Liam) Monster Prom 4: Monster Con is a visual novel, lgbtq+ and comedy game developed and published by Beautiful Glitch. Released on April 24th 2025 has received 552 reviews of which 543 were positive and 9 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 679 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played choices matter games.
9.1
543
9
679
players
8. Beholder
You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you? Beholder is a dystopian , choices matter and political sim game developed by Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) and published by Alawar. Released on November 09th 2016 has received 26,777 reviews of which 24,534 were positive and 2,243 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 655 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played choices matter games.
9.0
24,534
2,243
655
players
9. Hollywood Animal
Make movies, even if someone has to die. Take the helm of a major Hollywood studio at the dawn of sound cinema, and guide it through decades of creative achievements and glamor, debauchery and dark deeds, tough choices and unpleasant compromises. Hollywood Animal is a early access, simulation and strategy game developed by Weappy Wholesome and published by Weappy Studio. Released on April 10th 2025 has received 2,151 reviews of which 1,532 were positive and 619 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 558 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played choices matter games.
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1,532
619
558
players
10. Dragon Age™ Inquisition
Winner of over 130 Game of the Year awards, discover the definitive Dragon Age: Inquisition experience. The Game of the Year Edition includes the critically acclaimed game, all three official add-ons - Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser - and more. Dragon Age™ Inquisition is a rpg, character customization and open world game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 04th 2020 has received 19,406 reviews of which 14,636 were positive and 4,770 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 502 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played choices matter games.
7.4
14,636
4,770
502
players
Best deals on choices matter games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of choices matter games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted choices matter games.
1. Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
Gods. Romance. Murder. Musical Numbers?! Play as Grace in a world where Greek Gods live in hiding among us. Change your fate as you draw friends, foes & lovers into song using your powers of musical persuasion to unravel the mystery of the Last Muse's death. Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical is a interactive fiction, story rich and female protagonist game developed by Summerfall Studios and published by Humble Games. Released on August 09th 2023 has received 3,277 reviews of which 3,028 were positive and 249 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for choices matter category.
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3,028
249
-96%
26.25€
1.05€
2. The Pale Beyond
You didn’t ask to lead this expedition, but here you are. Stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilisation. Someone has to take charge. Manage your meagre resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls, and head in the only direction you can - through The Pale Beyond. The Pale Beyond is a resource management, survival and choices matter game developed by Bellular Studios and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on February 24th 2023 has received 1,825 reviews of which 1,624 were positive and 201 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in choices matter games.
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1,624
201
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
3. Eternal Threads
Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence. Eternal Threads is a choices matter, story rich and time manipulation game developed by Cosmonaut Studios and published by Secret Mode. Released on May 19th 2022 has received 704 reviews of which 608 were positive and 96 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in choices matter games.
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20.00€
1.00€
4. The Forgotten City
The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure in ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of an ancient underground city, travel 2000 years into the past, and unravel the mystery of who destroyed it by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. The fate of the city is in your hands. The Forgotten City is a adventure, time travel and mystery game developed by Modern Storyteller and published by Dear Villagers. Released on July 28th 2021 has received 11,325 reviews of which 10,881 were positive and 444 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for choices matter games.
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10,881
444
-94%
23.00€
1.38€
5. Not For Broadcast
A new political Party has won a landslide in the General Election, and for some reason the editor at the news station you work at has done a runner. Now it’s up to you, the Janitor, to take over the editing booth in this tumultuous time - will you help the government, or stand in their way? Not For Broadcast is a adventure, 1980s and choices matter game developed by NotGames and published by tinyBuild. Released on January 25th 2022 has received 11,472 reviews of which 10,797 were positive and 675 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for choices matter games.
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10,797
675
-94%
24.33€
1.46€
6. Griftlands
Griftlands is a deck-building roguelite where you negotiate, fight, steal or otherwise persuade others to get your way. Every decision is important, be it the jobs you take, the friends you make, or the cards you collect. Griftlands is a card battler, rogue-lite and deckbuilding game developed and published by Klei Entertainment. Released on June 01st 2021 has received 13,905 reviews of which 13,050 were positive and 855 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for choices matter games.
9.1
13,050
855
-94%
17.67€
1.06€
7. Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth
12th century, England: In a time of poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and safety for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. Based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller ‘The Pillars of the Earth’. Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth is a choices matter, adventure and visual novel game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on August 15th 2017 has received 7,035 reviews of which 6,517 were positive and 518 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for choices matter games.
9.0
6,517
518
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20.50€
1.23€
8. Beholder
You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you? Beholder is a dystopian , choices matter and political sim game developed by Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) and published by Alawar. Released on November 09th 2016 has received 26,777 reviews of which 24,534 were positive and 2,243 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for choices matter games.
9.0
24,534
2,243
-94%
13.79€
0.82€
9. Twin Mirror
The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost? Twin Mirror is a choose your own adventure, choices matter and interactive fiction game developed and published by DON'T NOD. Released on December 01st 2021 has received 1,265 reviews of which 970 were positive and 295 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for choices matter games.
7.4
970
295
-94%
29.00€
1.74€
10. Pathologic 2
Pathologic 2 is a groundbreaking open-world horror RPG. Resist the plague. Make medicine. Heal people. Perform an autopsy. Trade to get what you need. Fight and kill if necessary. Survive. Struggle with an outbreak in a secluded rural town that is rapidly turning into hell. Pathologic 2 is a story rich, atmospheric and choices matter game developed by Ice-Pick Lodge and published by tinyBuild. Released on May 23rd 2019 has received 10,815 reviews of which 9,936 were positive and 879 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for choices matter games.
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9,936
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34.86€
2.44€
Free choices matter games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play choices matter games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play choices matter games.
1. Life is Strange - Episode 1
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future. Life is Strange - Episode 1 is a story rich, choices matter and great soundtrack game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment, Feral interactive (Mac) and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and Square Enix. Released on January 29th 2015 has received 168,817 reviews of which 162,389 were positive and 6,428 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 216 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free choices matter games on Steam.
9.5
162,389
6,428
216
players
2. Life is Strange 2
After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges. Life is Strange 2 is a choices matter, story rich and adventure game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and Square Enix. Released on September 26th 2018 has received 36,277 reviews of which 31,281 were positive and 4,996 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 120, this choices matter game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free choices matter games on Steam.
8.5
31,281
4,996
120
players
3. Tell Me Why
Tell Me Why is the multi-award winning episodic adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment in which twins use their supernatural bond to discover the truth of their troubled past. Tell Me Why is a choices matter, story rich and lgbtq+ game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on August 27th 2020 has received 13,657 reviews of which 11,292 were positive and 2,365 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free choices matter games on Steam.
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11,292
2,365
43
players
4. Fairytale Fables
Dive into a fantastical autobattler where fairytales and legends collide! Choose your hero and assemble your team of characters, items and treasures to outwit opponents in strategic battles where positioning matters. Will you be the last one standing in this enchanted PvP arena? Fairytale Fables is a strategy, auto battler and pvp game developed and published by Fairytale Software CaWa GmbH. Released on December 23rd 2023 has received 333 reviews of which 286 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free choices matter games on Steam.
8.0
286
47
33
players
5. ERROR143
A bickering and bantering rivals-to-lovers visual novel where you fall in love after first hack. ERROR143 is a visual novel, dating sim and lgbtq+ game developed and published by Jenny Vi Pham. Released on July 26th 2022 has received 4,282 reviews of which 3,989 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free choices matter games on Steam.
9.0
3,989
293
20
players
6. 重生之我是小虾米
With armor-clad horses and swords in hand, we roam the world, fighting for justice in a martial arts realm full of change and turmoil. Clad in cold garments and wielding iron swords, we march thousands of miles; who in the world does not know of us? 重生之我是小虾米 is a rpg, dungeon crawler and choices matter game developed and published by ForeverNo.2 Game Studio. Released on August 13th 2024 has received 1,663 reviews of which 1,590 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free choices matter games on Steam.
9.1
1,590
73
15
players
7. The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
Have you ever dreamt of being a superhero? Meet Chris, a creative and imaginative 9 year old boy who escapes reality with fantastical adventures as his alter ego, the Awesome Captain Spirit! Captain Spirit is a free demo set in the Life is Strange universe. Contains links to Life is Strange 2 The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is a free to play, story rich and adventure game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment and published by Square Enix. Released on June 25th 2018 has received 14,205 reviews of which 13,172 were positive and 1,033 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free choices matter games on Steam.
9.0
13,172
1,033
11
players
8. Emily is Away
Emily is Away is an interactive story. Create a screenname and choose your path through the branching narrative. Emily is Away is a free to play, story rich and singleplayer game developed and published by Kyle Seeley. Released on November 20th 2015 has received 31,826 reviews of which 28,204 were positive and 3,622 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free choices matter games on Steam.
8.7
28,204
3,622
8
players
9. The Council
Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother. The Council is a choices matter, adventure and rpg game developed by Big Bad Wolf and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 5,300 reviews of which 4,438 were positive and 862 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free choices matter games on Steam.
8.1
4,438
862
8
players
10. Terroro
In this psychological horror game about a famous TikToker, you take on the role of her boyfriend to discover that behind their perfect life, nothing is as it seems. Duration 30 minutes. Terroro is a horror, psychological horror and choices matter game developed and published by Melt. Released on October 10th 2024 has received 1,325 reviews of which 1,127 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free choices matter games on Steam.
8.1
1,127
198
6
players