Most Played Interactive Fiction Games on Steam
Take a look at the top interactive fiction games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of September 13th 2025. Want to explore even more interactive fiction titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best interactive fiction games.
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1. 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 game developed and published by . 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played interactive fiction game, thanks to its 516 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.1
8,658
608
516
players
2. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series
The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series is a game developed and published by . Released on October 29th 2020 has received 31,041 reviews of which 29,969 were positive and 1,072 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 472 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among interactive fiction games based on player count.
9.5
29,969
1,072
472
players
3. 纸房子
Set in a Chinese high school, this visual novel follows Zhao Ying through lost friendships, blurred romance, tangled relationships, and a troubled family—choices shaping every possible path. 纸房子 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 18th 2025 has received 3,529 reviews of which 3,406 were positive and 123 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 446 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among interactive fiction games based on player count.
9.3
3,406
123
446
players
4. Until Then
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late. Until Then is a game developed and published by . Released on June 25th 2024 has received 9,868 reviews of which 9,622 were positive and 246 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
9.5
9,622
246
89
players
5. Storyteller
Storyteller is an award-winning puzzle game about building stories. Start with a title, settings and characters and create a story that fits the story’s description. Play with stories of love, intrigue, crime, monsters, betrayal, and more! Storyteller is a game developed and published by . Released on March 23rd 2023 has received 7,411 reviews of which 6,518 were positive and 893 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
8.5
6,518
893
82
players
6. The NOexistenceN of you AND me
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel". The NOexistenceN of you AND me is a game developed and published by . Released on December 15th 2024 has received 6,585 reviews of which 6,180 were positive and 405 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
9.1
6,180
405
78
players
7. cyberpunkdreams
2090s America, torn apart by war and corporate greed. A lone traveller stands outside the gates of Cincinnati, greatest of the border cities. How far will you go to make it to the top? How far will you go to fulfil your mission? cyberpunkdreams is a game developed and published by . Released on May 14th 2021 has received 987 reviews of which 751 were positive and 236 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
7.3
751
236
41
players
8. The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty
Trek across ancient China in a dark, boundary-pushing visual novel inspired by traditional Chinese art with modern animation. Escort four girls to the prosperous city of Luoyang in a branching narrative with themes of revenge, cannibalism, involuntary servitude, and more on a redemptive journey. The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty is a game developed and published by . Released on April 22nd 2024 has received 52,780 reviews of which 50,859 were positive and 1,921 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
9.5
50,859
1,921
31
players
9. Aliya: Timelink
The player connects to a girl in distress in space thousands of years later? How will they resolve the crisis and discover the truth? Through the mechanism of real-time synchronization, the game breaks through the dimensional wall and creates an immersive dialogue across time and space. Aliya: Timelink is a game developed and published by . Released on April 25th 2024 has received 6,512 reviews of which 6,393 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
9.5
6,393
119
30
players
10. Caravan SandWitch
Embark on a journey across vast landscapes in Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure. Caravan SandWitch is a game developed and published by . Released on September 12th 2024 has received 1,925 reviews of which 1,758 were positive and 167 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
8.7
1,758
167
29
players
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