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 October 31st 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. 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 #1 spot among the most played narrative games.
8.2
1,212
206
97
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
70
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
19
players
4. Epistory - Typing Chronicles
Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed. Epistory - Typing Chronicles is a game developed and published by . Released on March 30th 2016 has received 6,581 reviews of which 6,235 were positive and 346 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played narrative games.
9.2
6,235
346
13
players
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played narrative games.
8.6
659
59
12
players
6. Dordogne
Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey. Dordogne is a game developed and published by . Released on June 13th 2023 has received 1,086 reviews of which 999 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played narrative games.
8.7
999
87
9
players
7. 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 1,309 reviews of which 1,244 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played narrative games.
9.0
1,244
65
7
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played narrative games.
6.6
2,026
966
7
players
9. PROXIMATE
Congratulations, contractor! You've been approved to trial our cutting-edge AI visor. Use it to explore the Neuras lab and recover the staff's research. Your visor is safe, reliable, and up to 99% accurate. Just don't ask why the "ketchup" in the corner makes such a horrible crunching sound. PROXIMATE is a game developed and published by . Released on November 08th 2024 has received 383 reviews of which 358 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played narrative games.
8.6
358
25
5
players
10. 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 #10 spot among the most played narrative games.
8.2
1,889
320
5
players
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