Most Played Narrative Games on Steam
Take a look at the top narrative games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of September 16th 2025. Want to explore even more narrative titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best narrative games.
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1. The Necromancer's Tale
A story-rich gothic RPG. Master the rituals of an ancient spellbook. Raise an undead army to march against your enemies. Commune with the realm of the dead & struggle with your descent into madness. Progress through secrecy, diplomacy, blackmail, coercion & seduction until ready to reveal yourself. The Necromancer's Tale is a game developed and published by . Released on July 17th 2025 has received 433 reviews of which 405 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played narrative games.
8.7
405
28
38
players
2. Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout
Jack Nelson, a 24-year-old fire lookout, transferred to a new outpost. As he settled into his new home, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off, little did he know what was transpiring down in Ironbark State Park. Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout is a game developed and published by . Released on October 20th 2023 has received 4,650 reviews of which 4,303 were positive and 347 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played narrative games.
8.9
4,303
347
26
players
3. Before Your Eyes
Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes. Before Your Eyes is a game developed and published by . Released on April 08th 2021 has received 17,499 reviews of which 17,136 were positive and 363 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played narrative games.
9.5
17,136
363
24
players
4. Vagrus - The Riven Realms
Embark on a perilous journey across a realm forsaken by the gods and devastated by an arcane cataclysm. Accompanied by a hardy crew, you must trade, fight, and explore your way to success as the leader of a traveling company in Vagrus, an award-winning turn-based post-apocalyptic fantasy RPG. Vagrus - The Riven Realms is a game developed and published by . Released on October 05th 2021 has received 1,418 reviews of which 1,212 were positive and 206 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played narrative games.
8.2
1,212
206
22
players
5. 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. Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is a game developed and published by . Released on September 19th 2024 has received 776 reviews of which 751 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played narrative games.
9.1
751
25
20
players
6. Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream
Experience an isometric, narrative-driven stealth game and join Hanna’s adventure in the vibrant city of Eriksholm. The mysterious disappearance of her brother, Herman, ignites a chain of catastrophic events that will forever change their lives and the fate of the entire city. Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is a game developed and published by . Released on July 15th 2025 has received 1,085 reviews of which 1,032 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played narrative games.
9.0
1,032
53
15
players
7. Clone Drone in the Hyperdome
Cut robots apart in VR. Feel your sword disintegrate their metal bodies. Now you live and die in the Crashloop, a roguelike tournament to the death. Lock swords! Shoot shurikens from your wrist! This is CLONE DRONE... in the HYPERDOME!!! Clone Drone in the Hyperdome is a game developed and published by . Released on December 12th 2024 has received 718 reviews of which 659 were positive and 59 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played narrative games.
8.6
659
59
13
players
8. Heaven's Vault
An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula. Award-winning narrative adventure game with hieroglyphic language puzzles, from the creators of 80 DAYS. Heaven's Vault is a game developed and published by . Released on April 16th 2019 has received 2,209 reviews of which 1,889 were positive and 320 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played narrative games.
8.2
1,889
320
13
players
9. Heartworm
Pass through the threshold and enter a world born of memories. Defend yourself with a camera while solving death’s mysteries in a reverent evolution of 90’s survival horror, integrating both fixed cameras and over the shoulder perspectives. Heartworm is a game developed and published by . Released on July 31st 2025 has received 320 reviews of which 283 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played narrative games.
8.2
283
37
11
players
10. 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 game developed and published by . 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. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played narrative games.
6.6
2,026
966
9
players
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