Best Choose Your Own Adventure 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 choose your own adventure games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free choose your own adventure games are available at the bottom of the page.
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NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval attempting to become the #1 “Internet Angel” (streamer).
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!
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?
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.
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.
Amelie
A psychological mystery yuri visual novel about a girl named Amelie. Forbidden from leaving the house, Amelie awaits the arrival of her long time penpal, Sofia, to her dear friend Lilika’s dismay. What secrets will Sofia unravel that were best kept buried?
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
A mystery adventure set at the collapse site of a live survival audition show. Trapped contestants communicate with each other—and the outside world through social media—as they wait for rescue. But as unexpected events unfold, trust begins to crack, and survival becomes far more complicated.
Andy's Apple Farm
Play minigames and discover the hidden truth in this retro-style horror game
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.
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.
BAD END THEATER
select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!
Renai Karichaimashita: Koikari - Love For Hire
Due to family circumstances, Yuki has only one belief: money will make his little sister happy. And thus, he works part-time jobs late into the night. His plan is to start working full-time after graduation, but his little sister tells him that if he won't go to university, then she won't either.
Sailwind
Sailing simulator featuring realistic sailing physics and a vast open world to explore. Embark on cargo delivery missions, customize your boat, try fishing and cooking. A relaxing day sail, or an epic ocean voyage? Your sailing adventure starts here!
Sacred Fire: A Role Playing Game
A text-based RPG full of choice and action. Fight for survival in the midst of the Roman invasion of ancient Caledonia. Strategize one dice roll at a time as emotions affect your performance. Use willpower to outsmart opponents, gain allies, wage war, or strive for peace. How will your story end?
Growing Up
This is the story of your life. Experience the entire journey from toddler to adulthood. Go to schools, learn new things, meet new friends, and have wild adventures! Every choice you make will influence your future career, and decide who your romantic partner will be. Who will you become?
Cooking Companions
Unravel the mystery in this cute psychological horror VN, set deep in the woods of the Tatras Mountains. Will you wind up on the chopping block?
Vagrus - The Riven Realms
Embark on a perilous journey across a realm forsaken by the gods and devastated by an arcane cataclysm. Accompanied by a hardy crew, you must trade, fight, and explore your way to success as the leader of a traveling company in Vagrus, an award-winning turn-based post-apocalyptic fantasy RPG.
A YEAR OF SPRINGS
Experience the stories of Haru, Erika, and Manami, a trio of friends navigating their feelings of love, connection, and just wanting to belong.
Most played choose your own adventure games on Steam
Take a look at the top choose your own adventure games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.
1. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad
A story-driven action-adventure RPG, bringing the world of Westeros to life with remarkable detail and never-before seen scale. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is a online co-op, multiplayer and choose your own adventure game developed by Netmarble Neo and published by Netmarble. Released on May 21st 2025 has received 3,607 reviews of which 2,230 were positive and 1,377 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played choose your own adventure game, thanks to its 3,582 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.1
2,230
1,377
3,582
players
2. Out of Ore
A casual heavy equipment experience. Mine ore, Move dirt, Build and repair. Out of Ore is a simulation, sandbox and exploration game developed and published by North Modding Company AB. Released on October 31st 2022 has received 2,607 reviews of which 2,277 were positive and 330 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 518 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among choose your own adventure games based on player count.
8.4
2,277
330
518
players
3. Suzerain
Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead? Suzerain is a visual novel, choose your own adventure and political sim game developed and published by Torpor Games. Released on December 04th 2020 has received 9,266 reviews of which 8,658 were positive and 608 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 258 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among choose your own adventure games based on player count.
9.1
8,658
608
258
players
4. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut is a visual novel, choices matter and psychological horror game developed by Black Tabby Games and published by Black Tabby Games and Serenity Forge. Released on October 23rd 2023 has received 23,963 reviews of which 23,265 were positive and 698 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 231 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
9.5
23,265
698
231
players
5. 60 Seconds! Reatomized
The post-apocalyptic dark comedy is back - remastered and even more radioactive than before! Scavenge supplies, rescue your family, and stay alive in your fallout shelter. Make difficult decisions, hunt mutant roaches... and maybe survive. Or not. 60 Seconds! Reatomized is a 2d, choose your own adventure and dark humor game developed and published by Robot Gentleman. Released on July 25th 2019 has received 16,924 reviews of which 15,967 were positive and 957 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 175 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
9.2
15,967
957
175
players
6. The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding. The Henry Stickmin Collection is a funny, multiple endings and choose your own adventure game developed by PuffballsUnited and published by Innersloth. Released on August 07th 2020 has received 50,698 reviews of which 50,017 were positive and 681 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 149 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
9.7
50,017
681
149
players
7. The Wolf Among Us
From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences. The Wolf Among Us is a adventure, detective and story rich game developed and published by Telltale. Released on October 11th 2013 has received 35,678 reviews of which 34,914 were positive and 764 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 135 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
9.6
34,914
764
135
players
8. Romance Club - Stories I Play
Immerse yourself in romantic visual stories where you control what happens! Romance Club - Stories I Play is a visual novel, simulation and romance game developed and published by Your Story Interactive. Released on October 13th 2023 has received 837 reviews of which 665 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 111 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
7.6
665
172
111
players
9. Until Dawn™
Rebuilt and enhanced for PC – Until Dawn invites you to relive the nightmare, and immerse yourself in a gripping slasher horror where every decision can make the difference between life and death. Until Dawn™ is a horror, choices matter and adventure game developed by Ballistic Moon and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on October 04th 2024 has received 2,870 reviews of which 2,297 were positive and 573 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
7.7
2,297
573
96
players
10. The Walking Dead: The Final Season
A secluded school might finally be Clementine’s chance for a home, but protecting it will mean sacrifice. The Walking Dead: The Final Season is a story rich, choices matter and zombies game developed by Telltale Games and published by Skybound Games. Released on August 13th 2018 has received 19,284 reviews of which 18,302 were positive and 982 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
9.3
18,302
982
92
players
Best deals on choose your own adventure games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of choose your own adventure games available on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted choose your own adventure games.
1. As Dusk Falls
Explore the entangled lives of two families across thirty years in an original interactive drama from INTERIOR/NIGHT. Starting in 1998 with a robbery-gone-wrong, the character's lives depend on the choices you make. As Dusk Falls is a choices matter, story rich and cinematic game developed by INTERIOR/NIGHT and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on July 19th 2022 has received 3,307 reviews of which 3,005 were positive and 302 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for choose your own adventure category.
8.7
3,005
302
-99%
29.99€
0.44€
2. 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. The Red Lantern is a exploration, dog and choose your own adventure game developed by Timberline Studio and published by Kepler Interactive. Released on December 08th 2021 has received 1,001 reviews of which 828 were positive and 173 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in choose your own adventure games.
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828
173
-98%
20.99€
0.49€
3. The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide! The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a choices matter, story rich and rpg game developed by Sever and published by 101XP. Released on March 04th 2021 has received 8,619 reviews of which 7,790 were positive and 829 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in choose your own adventure games.
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7,790
829
-97%
19.99€
0.62€
4. Super Dungeon Maker
Super Dungeon Maker is a creative pixel art dungeon editor inspired by the best 2D adventure games. Choose however many levels, enemies, secret rooms, traps and items you want. Challenge your friends and the community to master your dungeon or play the countless dungeons of the community. Super Dungeon Maker is a colorful, choose your own adventure and level editor game developed by FIRECHICK and published by rokaplay. Released on May 03rd 2023 has received 480 reviews of which 417 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
8.1
417
63
-97%
19.99€
0.62€
5. Toki Tori 2+
Toki Tori 2+ may look cute, but it’s a challenging puzzle adventure game. Whistle and stomp are the only moves you need to solve increasingly complex puzzles, as you go anywhere, anytime on a lush forest island. Toki Tori 2+ is a puzzle-platformer, choose your own adventure and metroidvania game developed and published by Two Tribes. Released on July 11th 2013 has received 1,046 reviews of which 889 were positive and 157 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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889
157
-97%
14.79€
0.57€
6. Ash of Gods: The Way
Solve tactical puzzles in constantly changing battles and overcome circumstances that are NEVER in your favor. Defend your commander, win duels, capture points, experiment with your strategy to defeat a superior enemy, and make decisions that affect your story. Ash of Gods: The Way is a choices matter, turn-based strategy and choose your own adventure game developed by AurumDust and published by AurumDust and Game Seer Publishing. Released on April 27th 2023 has received 424 reviews of which 357 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
7.9
357
67
-97%
24.50€
0.92€
7. A Case of Distrust
A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game. A Case of Distrust is a choose your own adventure, interactive fiction and visual novel game developed and published by An Open Ben. Released on February 08th 2018 has received 579 reviews of which 474 were positive and 105 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
7.7
474
105
-97%
14.99€
0.53€
8. Pathway
Explore the strange unknown with Pathway, a strategy adventure set in the 1930s great wilderness. Unravel long-forgotten mysteries of the occult, raid ancient tombs and outwit your foes in turn-based squad combat! Pathway is a turn-based tactics, pixel graphics and strategy rpg game developed by Robotality and published by Chucklefish. Released on April 11th 2019 has received 2,182 reviews of which 1,679 were positive and 503 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
7.4
1,679
503
-97%
13.99€
0.44€
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 1,300 reviews of which 995 were positive and 305 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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995
305
-97%
27.99€
0.94€
10. Legends of Eisenwald
Legends of Eisenwald is an adventure game with tactical battles, RPG and strategy elements. Take the lead of a small feudal army and try to defend your right to survive in this ruthless medieval world. Legends of Eisenwald is a tactical rpg, turn-based and choices matter game developed and published by Aterdux Entertainment. Released on July 02nd 2015 has received 1,794 reviews of which 1,362 were positive and 432 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
7.3
1,362
432
-97%
19.99€
0.67€
Free choose your own adventure games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play choose your own adventure games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play choose your own adventure games.
1. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad
A story-driven action-adventure RPG, bringing the world of Westeros to life with remarkable detail and never-before seen scale. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is a online co-op, multiplayer and choose your own adventure game developed by Netmarble Neo and published by Netmarble. Released on May 21st 2025 has received 3,607 reviews of which 2,230 were positive and 1,377 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. With 3,582 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
6.1
2,230
1,377
3,582
players
2. Romance Club - Stories I Play
Immerse yourself in romantic visual stories where you control what happens! Romance Club - Stories I Play is a visual novel, simulation and romance game developed and published by Your Story Interactive. Released on October 13th 2023 has received 837 reviews of which 665 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 111, this choose your own adventure game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
7.6
665
172
111
players
3. Pyroworks
Pyroworks is a free-to-play online multiplayer game containing fireworks from real-life companies from all over the globe. You can choose to make your own show, cause destruction and chaos or simulate new years. Don't miss out on playing with your friends - the most fun part. Pyroworks is a sandbox, choose your own adventure and simulation game developed and published by Deepest Inertia Studio. Released on September 08th 2023 has received 1,566 reviews of which 1,441 were positive and 125 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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1,441
125
11
players
4. Plasma
Plasma is a pure engineering sandbox. Use advanced visual programming and robotics tools to create anything you can imagine. Plasma is a simulation, sandbox and 3d game developed by Dry Cactus and Licorice ehf and published by Dry Licorice. Released on September 13th 2023 has received 888 reviews of which 789 were positive and 99 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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789
99
11
players
5. New Day
New Day is an upcoming life simulation game where almost anything can happen! Create your own islanders, design their apartments, and get involved with their day-to-day life as they divulge into unexpected friendships, problems, and more! New Day is a choose your own adventure, life sim and character customization game developed and published by Scrapbook Studios. Released on December 25th 2024 has received 317 reviews of which 283 were positive and 34 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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283
34
6
players
6. Mitoza
It's not a game, it's a toy. Explore all cycles and prepare yourself to accept the inevitable effects of Mitoza. Mitoza is a free to play, surreal and choices matter game developed by Gal Mamalya and published by Second Maze. Released on March 05th 2021 has received 3,423 reviews of which 3,299 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
9.2
3,299
124
3
players
7. one night, hot springs
Haru is invited by her old friend Manami to spend a night at the hot springs. All Haru wants to do is enjoy the hot springs like everyone else, but she doesn't want to cause any trouble... one night, hot springs is a lgbtq+, visual novel and female protagonist game developed and published by npckc. Released on August 30th 2018 has received 2,904 reviews of which 2,774 were positive and 130 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
9.1
2,774
130
2
players
8. Trapped with Jester
An unusual horror-themed Visual Novel about waking up in a carriage with a stranger… Whatever could go wrong? Trapped with Jester is a choose your own adventure, visual novel and interactive fiction game developed by Anta and published by Neoclassic Games. Released on October 10th 2022 has received 1,264 reviews of which 1,196 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
8.9
1,196
68
2
players
9. The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world where the gods are real. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice you make has a price to pay and consequence to it. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide! The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2 is a interactive fiction, choose your own adventure and diplomacy game developed by Sever and published by 101XP. Released on December 01st 2020 has received 2,027 reviews of which 1,954 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
9.2
1,954
73
1
players
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10. Close Your Eyes [Old Version]
A redux version of a 2014 Ludum Dare RPG Maker Horror Game. A poor little marshmallow escapes death row into an underground subway system, where they're asked questions by a mysterious game show host. Updated in 2025 with new content. Close Your Eyes [Old Version] is a choose your own adventure, exploration and puzzle game developed and published by Yai Gameworks. Released on August 31st 2015 has received 774 reviews of which 670 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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670
104
1
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