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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Batman: The Enemy Within - The Telltale Series
In this latest chapter from the award-winning studio behind Batman - The Telltale Series, both Bruce Wayne and Batman will be forced into precarious new roles. The Riddler has returned to terrorize Gotham City, but his gruesome puzzles merely foreshadow an even greater crisis.
Dreamfall Chapters
The Final Cut is the ultimate collector's edition of Dreamfall Chapters, a story-driven 3D adventure about choice and consequence, set in parallel worlds: a cyberpunk vision of the future and a magical fantasy realm.
Crimson Gray
John is a young man suffering from severe depression. As he loses his sense of purpose in life, he begins to see the world in unfocused gray. Just when he begins to lose all hope, John meets a girl... a very special girl.
√Letter - Root Letter -
When a letter is delivered 15 years late - you discover an old pen-friend was involved in a murder, before she disappeared. Travelling to her hometown, you must investigate the murder, using her past letters as clues to uncover the disturbing truth.
WILL: A Wonderful World / WILL：美好世界
Become a god and help change the fate of people, even the world! In WILL: A Wonderful World, you will receive letters written by characters living in urban cities. By rearranging the order and combinations of sentences in these letters, you are going to alter the destiny of whomever that wrote them.
LoveKami -Useless Goddess-
After finding a collapsed goddess on the street, Sho takes her home. Akane is an Aragami, a goddess that only thinks about herself and causes trouble to those around her. Can Sho, with the help of Inori and Maika, help Akane reform into a perfect goddess?
The Elder Scrolls® Online
Every legend starts somewhere and in The Elder Scrolls Online, it starts with you. Join millions of players in an online, fantasy RPG set in a vast living Elder Scrolls world.
Card Creator
Card Creator is a powerful, deep and easy to use card creation software, the best tool for games designers (amateurs or pro) and fans of card and tabletop games. Card creation made easy, fast and fun!
Late Shift
Late Shift is a high stakes FMV crime thriller. Forced into a brutal London heist, your choices matter in this interactive cinematic experience with adaptable storylines that lead to one of seven conclusions. Your decisions are you.
Demonheart
Discover the secrets of the witches and demons in this dark fantasy romance game, featuring a female protagonist whose personality is completely up to the player thanks to extensive dialog choices.
Crisis in the Kremlin
Don’t let the Soviet Union collapse, and fall in the darkness of history or lead the Union by a new path – democracy and free market! But before you decide something, think – wouldn’t it cause more harm than good?
Angels with Scaly Wings™ / 鱗羽の天使
You, the player, are an ambassador for Earth sent through a mysterious portal into the world of dragons. Explore a town full of secrets and the people who keep them in this compelling sci-fi visual novel with slice of life and dating sim elements.
The Walking Dead: A New Frontier
After society was ripped apart by undead hands, pockets of civilization emerge from the chaos. But at what cost? Can the living be trusted on this new frontier?
LoveKami -Divinity Stage-
MoeNovel's exciting new original title, LoveKami -Divinity Stage-, debuts on Steam in English, bringing a fun and energetic tale filled with magic and music!
Exoplanet: First Contact
Build your path in this alien world. Do a dirty job for food or become the one who makes calls. Sometimes the right word makes a bigger impact than a big gun. Explore local culture and mysteries, and discover the harsh yet beautiful nature in this handcrafted singleplayer action RPG.
Tabletopia
Tabletopia is a sandbox virtual table with high-quality board games and ready setups. Already 2,400+ games and counting! Play how you want with whom you want: guests don’t need accounts to play. Or make your own games, no programming skills required.
Xenus 2. White gold.
Caribbean islands; islands full of secrets, mystery and the spirit of romance. These islands are both beautiful and lethally dangerous. Centuries ago the waters of this region were teeming with pirates and adventurers... and frankly, not much has changed since then.
One Night Stand
After a night of fun, passion, and one too many drinks, you wake up the next morning to find a complete stranger lying naked beside you in bed. What do you do?
Along the Edge
Along the Edge is a visual novel set in the European countryside, where your choices impact the main character's personality and appearance.
The Silver Case
The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!
Burly Men at Sea
A branching folktale misadventure about a trio of large, bearded fishermen. Shape a custom tale that begins again where it ends, through waters where lurk creatures from Scandinavian folklore.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 April 30th 2025.
1. Sultan's Game
The Sultan commands you to play a cruel game. Each week you draw a card, and have to complete its challenge within seven days. Forced to make dreadful choices to beat the Sultan’s Game and save your own life, you will have to find a way to survive not just the Game, but its consequences too. Sultan's Game is a rpg, simulation and tabletop game developed by Double Cross and published by 2P Games. Released on March 30th 2025 has received 16,683 reviews of which 15,618 were positive and 1,065 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played choose your own adventure game, thanks to its 2,630 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Out of Ore
A casual heavy equipment experience. Mine ore, Move dirt, Build and repair. Out of Ore is a simulation, sandbox and farming sim game developed and published by North Modding Company AB. Released on October 31st 2022 has received 2,363 reviews of which 2,068 were positive and 295 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 909 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.
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3. 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 early access, online co-op and multiplayer game developed by Netmarble Neo and published by Netmarble. Released on March 26th 2025 has received 963 reviews of which 612 were positive and 351 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. While seeing 253 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.
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4. 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 9,001 reviews of which 8,418 were positive and 583 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 174 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
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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 16,633 reviews of which 15,686 were positive and 947 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 173 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
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6. 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 23,270 reviews of which 22,594 were positive and 676 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 170 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
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7. 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 50,116 reviews of which 49,446 were positive and 670 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 128 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
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8. 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 2,721 reviews of which 2,183 were positive and 538 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 103 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
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9. THE LONGING
An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days. THE LONGING is a point & click, walking simulator and choose your own adventure game developed by Studio Seufz and published by Application Systems Heidelberg. Released on March 05th 2020 has received 6,707 reviews of which 6,193 were positive and 514 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
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10. 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 35,460 reviews of which 34,701 were positive and 759 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
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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 April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted choose your own adventure games.
1. 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 967 reviews of which 800 were positive and 167 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for choose your own adventure category.
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2. 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. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in choose your own adventure games.
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3. Mediterranea Inferno
Explore the inner demons of three childhood friends on a summer retreat. Unearth secrets, fears and obsessions as you help them reconnect and rediscover themselves. A mature and treacherous visual novel from the creator of Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star. Mediterranea Inferno is a lgbtq+, choose your own adventure and visual novel game developed by Eyeguys and Lorenzo Redaelli and published by Santa Ragione. Released on August 24th 2023 has received 414 reviews of which 341 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in choose your own adventure games.
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4. 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 8,468 reviews of which 7,659 were positive and 809 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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5. Joe Dever's Lone Wolf HD Remastered
For Sommerlund and the Kai! Lone Wolf is back with an exclusive storyline, stunning graphics and a deep combat system. Make meaningful choices and carve your own path. Joe Dever's Lone Wolf HD Remastered is a rpg, adventure and indie game developed by Reply Game Studios and published by 505 Games. Released on November 27th 2014 has received 794 reviews of which 596 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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6. Ambition: A Minuet in Power
18th century Paris - a city of love, lies and revolution. You are a woman of fashion trying to survive the political turmoil. Date a cast of unforgettable characters. Amass the wealth and respect you deserve. Engage in gossip that can alter the course of history, or lead you to the guillotine. Ambition: A Minuet in Power is a dating sim, visual novel and choose your own adventure game developed by Joy Manufacturing Co. and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on August 18th 2021 has received 381 reviews of which 324 were positive and 57 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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7. For the People
For the People is a mix of a political management sim and a visual novel, putting players in the shoes of an idealistic young state official tasked with shaping the future of a communist factory town. Will the party provide for the people, or are the people just cogs in its machine?.. For the People is a choose your own adventure, visual novel and political sim game developed by Brezg Studio and published by 101XP. Released on August 13th 2020 has received 732 reviews of which 548 were positive and 184 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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8. The Expanse: A Telltale Series
Take on the role of Camina Drummer and explore the dangerous, uncharted edges of the Belt. From scavenging wrecked ships in a zero-g environment, to combating fearsome pirates, you make the difficult choices in this latest Telltale adventure. All five episodes playable at launch! The Expanse: A Telltale Series is a rpg, adventure and choose your own adventure game developed by Deck Nine and published by Telltale. Released on November 20th 2023 has received 1,865 reviews of which 1,458 were positive and 407 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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9. Way of the Samurai 4
Way of the Samurai 4 takes place in the humble port town of Amihama during the mid 19th Century, several years after the arrival of the “black ships” from the West ended Japan’s long history of cultural isolation. Way of the Samurai 4 is a action, jrpg and choose your own adventure game developed by ACQUIRE Corp. and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on July 23rd 2015 has received 1,872 reviews of which 1,486 were positive and 386 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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10. Way of the Samurai 3
Honour, sacrifice, betrayal… Your choices make you who you are. How will history remember you? Choose your friends and enemies carefully in a game where every decision has far-reaching consequences, and where finishing the game is just the beginning of your journey… Way of the Samurai 3 is a action, open world and jrpg game developed by ACQUIRE Corp. and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 23rd 2016 has received 680 reviews of which 544 were positive and 136 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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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 April 30th 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. 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 816 reviews of which 653 were positive and 163 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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2. 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 855 reviews of which 761 were positive and 94 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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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 1,532 reviews of which 1,408 were positive and 124 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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4. 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 2,868 reviews of which 2,739 were positive and 129 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 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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5. Fighting Fantasy Classics
Ready your sword, pack your provisions and prepare to embark upon quests in which YOU are the hero! Choose what happens at every turn of the page with Fighting Fantasy Classics – text-based roleplaying adventures remastered. Fighting Fantasy Classics is a choose your own adventure, rpg and interactive fiction game developed and published by Tin Man Games. Released on June 05th 2018 has received 316 reviews of which 253 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 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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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 3,308 reviews of which 3,188 were positive and 120 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.
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7. 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 visual novel, otome and psychological horror game developed by Anta and published by Neoclassic Games. Released on October 10th 2022 has received 1,234 reviews of which 1,168 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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8. Lacey's Wardrobe
Lacey needs your help to find the best outfits for every occasion. Play dress-up Lacey and experience amazing moments with her! 「 Fangame ♡」 Lacey's Wardrobe is a psychological horror, clicker and horror game developed and published by Veratrum. Released on January 05th 2024 has received 1,448 reviews of which 1,342 were positive and 106 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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9. Ukraine War Stories
Ukraine War Stories is a set of visual novels about the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Set in the early months of the war, it tells the stories of civilians trapped on Russian-occupied territory. All stories are based on real events and eyewitness accounts. Ukraine War Stories is a interactive fiction, choose your own adventure and war game developed and published by Starni Games. Released on October 18th 2022 has received 1,055 reviews of which 928 were positive and 127 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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10. The Bottom of the Well
Play as Alice who has just had an unsettingly life-like dream about the end of the world, and is retelling it to her friend. A single play-through might take as little as 20 minutes, but experiencing all the possible paths Alice can take through the ruins of her city will take you many hours. The Bottom of the Well is a free to play, visual novel and choose your own adventure game developed and published by Red Nettle Studio. Released on March 03rd 2016 has received 573 reviews of which 486 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 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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