Most Played Lore-Rich Games on Steam
Take a look at the top lore-rich games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of September 16th 2025. Want to explore even more lore-rich titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best 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 75,350 reviews of which 64,391 were positive and 10,959 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 14,062 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.4
64,391
10,959
14,062
players
2. Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition
Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations. Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on September 02nd 2021 has received 38,496 reviews of which 32,303 were positive and 6,193 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 1,940 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among lore-rich games based on player count.
8.3
32,303
6,193
1,940
players
3. Age of Mythology: Retold
Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes. Age of Mythology: Retold is a game developed and published by . Released on September 04th 2024 has received 16,708 reviews of which 15,043 were positive and 1,665 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,874 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among lore-rich games based on player count.
8.8
15,043
1,665
1,874
players
4. Legend of Mortal
The game world is set in a turbulent state and the mighty Tang-Man declines. The threats from the old enemies keep coming one after another.As a nobody, will you choose either to leave yourself out of it or to fight for Tang-Man's future and turning the tide? The journey of yours,is unpredictable. Legend of Mortal is a game developed and published by . Released on June 14th 2024 has received 32,031 reviews of which 22,624 were positive and 9,407 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 569 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played lore-rich games.
7.0
22,624
9,407
569
players
5. 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? Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a game developed and published by . Released on February 12th 2024 has received 6,128 reviews of which 5,288 were positive and 840 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 254 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played lore-rich games.
8.4
5,288
840
254
players
6. BOOK OF HOURS
Restore a crumbling occult library by a winter sea. Build the world’s foremost collection of grimoires and arcana. Master the invisible arts. BOOK OF HOURS is a narrative crafting RPG set in a 1930s world of hidden gods and secret histories. What sort of Librarian will you choose to be? BOOK OF HOURS is a game developed and published by . Released on August 17th 2023 has received 4,356 reviews of which 3,690 were positive and 666 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 108 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played lore-rich games.
8.2
3,690
666
108
players
7. Picayune Dreams
Picayune Dreams is a roguelike blend of bullet heaven horde survival, and bullet hell gameplay. Adrift across the endless void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherwordly creatures. Uncover a mysterious and surreal story. And don't forget. You mu [TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED...] Picayune Dreams is a game developed and published by . Released on December 04th 2023 has received 3,219 reviews of which 3,179 were positive and 40 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played lore-rich games.
9.5
3,179
40
51
players
8. Three Kingdoms The Last Warlord
The Last Warlord is a Turn-based strategy game. The game is based on the famous Chinese historical novel. The Three Kingdoms (A.D. 190 – 280) was the tripartite division of China between the states of Wei, Shu, and Wu. Three Kingdoms The Last Warlord is a game developed and published by . Released on February 04th 2021 has received 3,798 reviews of which 2,669 were positive and 1,129 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played lore-rich games.
6.9
2,669
1,129
30
players
9. Artis Impact
A fun turn-based RPG set in a future world of humans and AI. Play as Akane to explore vibrant locations, battle with simple yet fluid combat, and enjoy side quests full of charming surprises. With a playful, humorous style and clever details, this adventure is light, easy, and full of smiles. Artis Impact is a game developed and published by . Released on August 07th 2025 has received 1,736 reviews of which 1,452 were positive and 284 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played lore-rich games.
8.0
1,452
284
20
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 game developed and published by . 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 lore-rich games.
8.3
1,541
232
15
players
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