Free to Play Lore-Rich Games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play lore-rich games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on October 31st 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play lore-rich games.

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1. Limbus Company

As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs. Limbus Company is a game developed and published by . Released on February 26th 2023 has received 81,094 reviews of which 69,337 were positive and 11,757 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played lore-rich game, thanks to its 19,843 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.4
69,337
11,757

19,843
players

2. Crypt

This is not a video game. This is a psychological torture device. Do not attempt to play this game. You won't have an enjoyable experience. And that's intentional. Crypt is a game developed and published by . Released on September 27th 2022 has received 1,399 reviews of which 1,260 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played lore-rich games.
8.6
1,260
139

3. StopGate

StopGate visual novel is created by the community, without the involvement of professionals. This is not just a fanfiction about the authors of the StopGame game portal. StopGate is a game developed and published by . Released on September 01st 2020 has received 566 reviews of which 518 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played lore-rich games.
8.5
518
48

4. Brave Nine

Brave Nine is a strategic turn-based battle game featuring over 300 unique Mercenaries presented in stunning artwork. Create your own unique formations, challenge other Captains and engage in decisive combat in tons of modes. Brave Nine is a game developed and published by . Released on August 30th 2023 has received 445 reviews of which 310 were positive and 135 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played lore-rich games.
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