Best Cinematic 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 cinematic games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free cinematic games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Seedsow Lullaby
"My mother, my daughter, and me—three sixteen-year-olds on an extraordinary adventure."After traveling through time to meet their sixteen-year-old counterparts, three generations of women set off on an adventure through the Land of the Gods. What could await them at the end of their journey?
Hatsuyuki Sakura
"Hatsuyuki Sakura" is one of the most popular works by SAGA PLANETS, a popular Japanese developer for visual novels. Experience Hatsuyuki Sakura for the first time in 1080p! This version includes the English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese versions.
Go Home Annie
A twisted psychological thriller and an original story set in the SCP universe. As an employee of the SCP Foundation, test artificially created paranormal events, solve puzzles, interact with anomalies, and uncover the secrets of the Replication Division.
Zort
Zort is an action, adventure, and horror game that can be played with up to 4 people. Explore maps with your friends and have fun while escaping from various creatures. Experience a realistic horror experience with in-game voice chat with your friends!
Granny: Escape Together
This is a creepy co-op horror game. In which you find yourself locked in a crazy Granny's house. But Granny is not the only danger that awaits you in the house, someone else creepy lives in the basement. You have five days to get out of the house!
New Arc Line
Take a stand in the eternal conflict between Arcane Magic and Steampunk Revolution and tip the uneasy balance between sorcery, elves, dwarves and mysterious monsters on one side and steampunk gadgets, zeppelins, and tesla guns on the other in this single-player, party-based, story-rich RPG.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end.
Once Alive
A story-driven, first-person adventure game offering a cinematic experience. Embark on a journey to HaustVille, an abandoned settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore your surroundings and uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the last survivors.
Deathless Death
In the quiet of conscience and shadows of sin, four souls find themselves entwined in crimes involving a woman. In this narrative puzzle game, you don the sacred robe of a priest, hear the confessions of sinners, uncover secrets, seek the truth behind their crimes and deliver the final judgment.
NO STRANGERS
An online horror game of exploration, teamwork and betrayal for 3-15 players.
Metro Awakening
Metro Awakening is a story-driven first person adventure built for VR that blends atmospheric exploration, stealth and combat in the most immersive Metro experience yet. Don your gas mask, brave the crippling radiation and venture into the depths of the Metro where threats haunt your every step.
Car For Sale Simulator 2023
Car For Sale Simulator 2023 - Developed for car enthusiasts, grow your own car sales business by buying and selling different car models. Drive the purchased cars as you wish, repair them, modify them, and sell them to customers at affordable prices.
Game of Fate: Chasing Through Time
Immerse yourself in the first-person perspective, cross time and space, solve bizarre cases, save innocent victims, and catch a mysterious killer! You will solve murders, uphold justice, and also gain love. Are you ready? Play the "Game of Fate" that crosses time and space, life and death!
Life is Strange: Double Exposure
When Max Caulfield finds her friend Safi dead in the snow, she tears open the way to a parallel timeline. Here, Safi is still alive - and still in danger! With her new power to Shift between two timelines – can Max solve and prevent the same murder?
Soccer Manager 2025
Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager!
Half Billion: Love Choice
"Half Billion" is a surreal simulation business interactive game, where you will complete the entrepreneurial journey with a start-up capital of half billion. Six beauty enter your life. How will you balance the relationship? Note that "wealth" and "likability" will jointly determine the your story.
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a single-player horror adventure game inspired by the critically acclaimed blockbuster movie franchise. Survive in silence.
I've Fallen For You!
Eight women simultaneously appear in your life, offering you unconditional love and support! Will you choose to uphold your beliefs and become a good man, or give in to human temptations and become a bad man?
Europa
On the moon Europa, a lush terraformed paradise in Jupiter’s shadow, an android named Zee sets out in search of answers. Run, glide and fly across the landscape, solve mysteries in the ruins of a fallen utopia, and discover the story of the last human alive.
SILENT HILL 2
Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.
近畿霊務局 - Kinki Spiritual Affairs Bureau
Time to fight back against the spirits! Play as an exorcist with firearms and purge unlawful spirits to solve the mystery of the Saiga village invasion in Nara!
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.
Grunn
A gardener gets hired for maintenance work over the weekend. A simple task, but strangely some tools are missing… The owner of the garden isn't around, and their house is off-limits. Perhaps new tools can be found in the mysterious town, or maybe some of the reserved townsfolk have seen them?
Lorn's Lure
An android is led through a vast structure by a glitch in his visual system. Lorn's Lure is an atmospheric narrative first-person platformer with novel climb-anything mechanics and modernized retro 3D graphics.Most played cinematic games on Steam
Take a look at the top cinematic games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played cinematic game, thanks to its 1,126 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
157,780
7,045
1,126
players
2. Beyond: Two Souls
A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes. Beyond: Two Souls is a adventure, choices matter and story rich game developed and published by Quantic Dream. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 27,419 reviews of which 24,220 were positive and 3,199 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 164 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among cinematic games based on player count.
8.7
24,220
3,199
164
players
3. The Quarry
When the sun goes down on the last night of summer camp, nine teenage counselors are plunged into an unpredictable night of horror. The only thing worse than the blood-drenched locals and creatures hunting them are the unimaginable choices you must make to help them survive. The Quarry is a choices matter, multiple endings and horror game developed by Supermassive Games and published by 2K Games. Released on June 09th 2022 has received 18,760 reviews of which 15,298 were positive and 3,462 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. While seeing 154 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among cinematic games based on player count.
8.0
15,298
3,462
154
players
4. Heavy Rain
Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim. Heavy Rain is a choices matter, story rich and multiple endings game developed and published by Quantic Dream. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 18,906 reviews of which 16,047 were positive and 2,859 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 133 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played cinematic games.
8.3
16,047
2,859
133
players
5. A Plague Tale: Requiem
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers. A Plague Tale: Requiem is a adventure, action and action-adventure game developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on October 17th 2022 has received 20,174 reviews of which 18,382 were positive and 1,792 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 127 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played cinematic games.
8.9
18,382
1,792
127
players
6. 咸鱼殿下 / My journey
This is a Interactive Live-Action Game. You will travel back in time to become a noble Highness and experience the local customs and practices of ancient times. A series of your choices will influence the development trajectory of this world. 咸鱼殿下 / My journey is a fmv, dating sim and lore-rich game developed by 大聪明工作室 and published by 恭迎皇子驾到工作室. Released on February 28th 2025 has received 1,637 reviews of which 1,435 were positive and 202 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 115 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played cinematic games.
8.4
1,435
202
115
players
7. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is a action-adventure, psychological horror and story rich game developed by Ninja Theory and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on May 21st 2024 has received 6,647 reviews of which 5,824 were positive and 823 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played cinematic games.
8.5
5,824
823
37
players
8. Office Life
It’s a story about after graduation life of college student. We guess it is a simulation game, besides which type of game it could be? We just want to provide a true real life with you in this way. Office Life is a story rich, life sim and dating sim game developed by LeiYun Games and published by 2P Games. Released on December 17th 2024 has received 1,741 reviews of which 1,542 were positive and 199 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played cinematic games.
8.5
1,542
199
35
players
9. This Bed We Made
This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links guests together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder! This Bed We Made is a mystery, story rich and female protagonist game developed and published by Lowbirth Games. Released on November 01st 2023 has received 2,297 reviews of which 2,088 were positive and 209 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played cinematic games.
8.7
2,088
209
22
players
10. Bramble: The Mountain King
Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures. Bramble: The Mountain King is a horror, adventure and cinematic game developed by Dimfrost Studio and published by Merge Games. Released on April 27th 2023 has received 5,691 reviews of which 5,408 were positive and 283 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played cinematic games.
9.2
5,408
283
20
players
Best deals on cinematic games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of cinematic 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 cinematic games.
1. Fort Solis
Answer the call from a mining base on Mars as engineer Jack Leary and search for the missing crew. Fort Solis will immerse you with cinematic visuals powered by UE 5 and voice acting of Roger Clark and Troy Baker. Explore the mining complex and reach climax of this narrative thriller experience. Fort Solis is a walking simulator, cinematic and mars game developed by Fallen Leaf and Black Drakkar Games and published by Dear Villagers. Released on August 22nd 2023 has received 2,856 reviews of which 1,942 were positive and 914 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for cinematic category.
6.6
1,942
914
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
2. The Quarry
When the sun goes down on the last night of summer camp, nine teenage counselors are plunged into an unpredictable night of horror. The only thing worse than the blood-drenched locals and creatures hunting them are the unimaginable choices you must make to help them survive. The Quarry is a choices matter, multiple endings and horror game developed by Supermassive Games and published by 2K Games. Released on June 09th 2022 has received 18,760 reviews of which 15,298 were positive and 3,462 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 88% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in cinematic games.
8.0
15,298
3,462
-88%
60.42€
7.25€
3. The Uncertain: Light At The End
The Uncertain is a story-driven adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Humanity disappeared from the face of the Earth and has been replaced by robots. Together with Emily, one of the survivors, you will have to witness how people try to live in a world ruled by robots. The Uncertain: Light At The End is a cinematic, choices matter and story rich game developed by ComonGames and published by META Publishing. Released on October 08th 2020 has received 1,115 reviews of which 725 were positive and 390 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 88% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in cinematic games.
6.3
725
390
-88%
8.33€
1.00€
4. A Plague Tale: Requiem
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers. A Plague Tale: Requiem is a adventure, action and action-adventure game developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on October 17th 2022 has received 20,174 reviews of which 18,382 were positive and 1,792 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
8.9
18,382
1,792
-87%
50.31€
6.54€
5. Greak: Memories of Azur
Greak: Memories of Azur is a single-player puzzle platformer adventure. Azur is under threat from an enemy attack who have control of strange creatures infecting the land. Take on the role of three siblings: Greak, Adara and Raydel and utilize their unique abilities to escape the invasion together. Greak: Memories of Azur is a atmospheric, fantasy and cinematic game developed by Navegante and published by Team17. Released on August 17th 2021 has received 1,351 reviews of which 1,056 were positive and 295 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
7.5
1,056
295
-87%
19.23€
2.50€
6. Bramble: The Mountain King
Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures. Bramble: The Mountain King is a horror, adventure and cinematic game developed by Dimfrost Studio and published by Merge Games. Released on April 27th 2023 has received 5,691 reviews of which 5,408 were positive and 283 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
9.2
5,408
283
-85%
30.27€
4.54€
7. Heavy Rain
Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim. Heavy Rain is a choices matter, story rich and multiple endings game developed and published by Quantic Dream. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 18,906 reviews of which 16,047 were positive and 2,859 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
8.3
16,047
2,859
-84%
20.56€
3.29€
8. South of the Circle
South of the Circle is a deep narrative experience of the emerging relationship between Peter and Clara, Cambridge academics involved in a political conflict. The story focuses on promises made in between career and true love, where our choices burdened by our past seem to be illusory. South of the Circle is a adventure, interactive fiction and story rich game developed by State of Play and published by 11 bit studios. Released on August 03rd 2022 has received 1,350 reviews of which 1,139 were positive and 211 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 81% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
8.0
1,139
211
-81%
13.32€
2.53€
9. Beyond: Two Souls
A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes. Beyond: Two Souls is a adventure, choices matter and story rich game developed and published by Quantic Dream. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 27,419 reviews of which 24,220 were positive and 3,199 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
8.7
24,220
3,199
-80%
19.50€
3.90€
10. 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. Currently offered at a significant 76% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
9.5
157,780
7,045
-76%
40.63€
9.75€
Free cinematic games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play cinematic 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 cinematic games.
1. The Savior From Above
A sidescrolling 3D adventure shortgame that combines multiple genres and features various action and puzzle sequences. Its artistic approach is supported by powerful visuals, intense atmosphere and a unique game narrative on the boundaries of science-fiction and fantasy. The Savior From Above is a atmospheric, side scroller and post-apocalyptic game developed and published by kóborfotonok. Released on December 06th 2021 has received 353 reviews of which 335 were positive and 18 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free cinematic games on Steam.
8.7
335
18
1
players
2. Ginkgo
Ginkgo is a single player 3D horror game inspired by East Asian horror. Armed with a magic needle that can sew parts of the world together, solve puzzles and outsmart monsters as you explore a surreal world. Ginkgo is a adventure, horror and puzzle game developed and published by Ginkgo. Released on June 26th 2020 has received 322 reviews of which 294 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free cinematic games on Steam.
8.4
294
28
3. Deathless Death
In the quiet of conscience and shadows of sin, four souls find themselves entwined in crimes involving a woman. In this narrative puzzle game, you don the sacred robe of a priest, hear the confessions of sinners, uncover secrets, seek the truth behind their crimes and deliver the final judgment. Deathless Death is a visual novel, interactive fiction and cinematic game developed by Dream Delivery Center and published by GCORES PUBLISHING. Released on November 13th 2024 has received 600 reviews of which 455 were positive and 145 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free cinematic games on Steam.
7.2
455
145
4. Paragon: The Overprime
Paragon: The Overprime is a free team-based TPS Action MOBA. Choose one of the many powerful heroes with unique skills and work with your teammates to conquer the Prime battlefield. Speed across the battlefield with the heroes of Prime and feel the thrill of the action. Paragon: The Overprime is a early access, sci-fi and moba game developed by Netmarble F&C Team SoulEve and published by Netmarble. Released on December 05th 2022 has received 13,107 reviews of which 8,181 were positive and 4,926 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free cinematic games on Steam.
6.2
8,181
4,926