Discounted 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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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?
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.
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.
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid American George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!
FINAL FANTASY XVI
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
Enotria: The Last Song
Enotria: The Last Song is a soulslike set in a beautiful sun-lit world inspired by Italian folklore where the brightest sun casts the darkest shadow. Wear unique role-altering masks, face formidable foes and alter reality with the power of Ardore to unravel the secrets of Enotria.
Funko Fusion
Experience a festival of fandom like never before in Funko Fusion! Play through iconic worlds and mashup characters inspired by some of your favorite franchises in an action-adventure game with uniquely authentic, irreverent humor from the creative minds of 10:10 Games.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.
The Casting of Frank Stone™
The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself.
VLADiK BRUTAL
Fight under the onslaught of mutated monsters, obsessed soldiers and even darker bosses. Just try to survive and find out what to do next in this life, simultaneously tearing your enemies to pieces.
Thank Goodness You're Here!
Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth. As a traveling salesman, take the time to see the sights and meet the locals, who are very eager to give you a series of increasingly odd jobs…
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
From games studio A44, makers of Ashen, comes an explosive Souls-lite, where Gods and guns collide in a battle for the future of humanity.
Uncover the Smoking Gun
A Battle of Wits with AI: Solve the case by conversing with a suspect robot using GPT to gather evidence. What single truth emerges from countless dialogues and pieces of information?
1000xRESIST
1000xRESIST is a thrilling sci-fi adventure. The year is unknown, and a disease spread by an alien invasion keeps you underground. You are Watcher. You dutifully fulfil your purpose in serving the ALLMOTHER, until the day you discover a shocking secret that changes everything.
The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication
Try to escape with your life in a first-person survival horror adventure. Play through the eyes of four distinct characters as you evade and confront terrifying ghosts, unravel mind-bending puzzles, and unearth a sinister conspiracy…
INDIKA
Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.
No Rest for the Wicked
From Moon Studios, the award-winning developers of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps comes No Rest for the Wicked, a visceral, precision Action RPG set to reinvent the genre.
The Shell Part II: Purgatorio
Detective Reiji Tokisaka is back to face down a mystery that spans decades, if not centuries. With the aftermath of his last case weighing on his soul and a long-silent cult resurgent, can he solve the crime—or will it become his curse?
Harold Halibut
Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’.
Alone in the Dark
Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.
Classified: France '44
Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory?
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?
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 June 15th 2025.
1. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a character customization, cinematic and story rich game developed and published by Owlcat Games. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 30,805 reviews of which 26,360 were positive and 4,445 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played cinematic game, thanks to its 3,621 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.4
26,360
4,445
3,621
players
2. 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 169,199 reviews of which 162,047 were positive and 7,152 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 1,632 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among cinematic games based on player count.
9.5
162,047
7,152
1,632
players
3. 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 20,610 reviews of which 18,772 were positive and 1,838 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 304 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among cinematic games based on player count.
8.9
18,772
1,838
304
players
4. 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 19,265 reviews of which 15,732 were positive and 3,533 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. With 283 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played cinematic games.
8
15,732
3,533
283
players
5. 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 28,027 reviews of which 24,755 were positive and 3,272 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 230 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played cinematic games.
8.7
24,755
3,272
230
players
6. 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 19,707 reviews of which 16,745 were positive and 2,962 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 198 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played cinematic games.
8.3
16,745
2,962
198
players
7. Cellveillance
"Cellveillance" is a detective drama entertainment product, you will visit the apartment every day, and the entire apartment is responsible for everything that happens in the apartment, a mysterious organization asks you to return the information of the residents. Cellveillance is a fmv, dating sim and immersive sim game developed by KARMAGAME HK LIMITED and published by EpicDream Games. Released on June 04th 2025 has received 322 reviews of which 295 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 195 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played cinematic games.
8.4
295
27
195
players
8. 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 6,909 reviews of which 6,038 were positive and 871 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
6,038
871
33
players
9. 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 1,772 reviews of which 1,571 were positive and 201 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played cinematic games.
8.5
1,571
201
32
players
10. 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 1,773 reviews of which 1,541 were positive and 232 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played cinematic games.
8.3
1,541
232
24
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 June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted cinematic 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 cinematic category.
8.7
3,005
302
-99%
29.99€
0.44€
2. 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 1,369 reviews of which 1,071 were positive and 298 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in cinematic games.
7.5
1,071
298
-98%
19.99€
0.54€
3. 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 2,992 reviews of which 2,026 were positive and 966 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in cinematic games.
6.6
2,026
966
-98%
24.99€
0.72€
4. 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 28,027 reviews of which 24,755 were positive and 3,272 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
8.7
24,755
3,272
-95%
19.99€
1.10€
5. 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 1,363 reviews of which 1,148 were positive and 215 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
8.0
1,148
215
-95%
12.99€
0.70€
6. 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 19,265 reviews of which 15,732 were positive and 3,533 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
8
15,732
3,533
-92%
59.99€
4.93€
7. 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 20,610 reviews of which 18,772 were positive and 1,838 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
8.9
18,772
1,838
-91%
49.99€
4.75€
8. 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 1,123 reviews of which 729 were positive and 394 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
6.3
729
394
-91%
8.19€
0.77€
9. 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 5,903 reviews of which 5,606 were positive and 297 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
9.2
5,606
297
-90%
29.99€
3.13€
10. 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 19,707 reviews of which 16,745 were positive and 2,962 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for cinematic games.
8.3
16,745
2,962
-90%
19.99€
2.03€
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 June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play cinematic games.
1. 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 654 reviews of which 492 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free cinematic games on Steam.
7.2
492
162
6
players
2. 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 356 reviews of which 337 were positive and 19 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free cinematic games on Steam.
8.7
337
19
3. 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 323 reviews of which 295 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free cinematic games on Steam.
8.4
295
28
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 13,100 reviews of which 8,178 were positive and 4,922 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
8,178
4,922