Story Rich Hidden Gems on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated story rich games.
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The Legend of The Sacred Stone EX
An adaptation of the movie. And the voice was presented by Vincent Huang, a genius of the eight categories musical instrument in Chinese ancient orchestra.
Young Souls
Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG. Fight hordes of belligerent goblins, level up with hundreds of weapons and accessories, explore, and journey between worlds, as rebellious twins battle their way to save their foster father.
What Lies in the Multiverse
A bombastic puzzle platformer about worlds turned inside out. Shift dimensions at the push of a button, solve brain-twisting logistical riddles, and race through the wilds of the multiverse in a bleakly hilarious (and hilariously bleak) story where everything you know can turn on a dime.
Heroine Anthem Zero 2 : Scalescars Oath
ZERO 2 is an ARPG with intriguing storytelling, an unpredictable battle system, and endless heartfelt adventure. The story includes multiple subtle metaphors for the relationship between God and humans.
Mr. Rainer's Solve-It Service
When the last thread becomes entangled, their song will be heard.
Kardboard Kings: Card Shop Simulator
Open your own Card shop by the seaside! Buy, trade and sell Cards, OR keep them for your own collection! Earn reputation with customers, beat your shop goals, unlock new decorations, and host exciting events to bring everyone to the best Card shop in town!
Rise of the Third Power
Rise of the Third Power is a retro-themed, console-style roleplaying game, loosely based on the political climate of Europe in the late 1930's. The story takes place in the land of Rin during the height of the Age of Sail, following the events that would lead to the greatest war in human history.
Know by heart
Childhood friends reunite after spending a long time apart, revisiting old memories and rekindling their friendship. However, something beyond their control will ruin this reunion.
Cyanotype Daydream -The Girl Who Dreamed the World-
Kaito wakes to find himself in a strange room, with no memories, and a taciturn girl named Yonagi by his side. Upon learning of his role, he immerses himself into three wondrous dream worlds with her. When all three stories meet a bitter end, Kaito recovers his memories, and the true story unfolds.
Cactus Simulator
Cactus Simulator is a game in which you can become a cactus.
Porcelain Tales
Collect, run and be a pain in the porcelain
KamiYaba: Destiny on a Dicey Deadline
“If you don't tie the knot with the person of your dreams within the next year, you'll be in big trouble.” So forewarns Urara, the self-proclaimed Goddess of Matchmaking... kicking off a rowdy rom-com adventure!
Please, Touch The Artwork
A cozy puzzler with story. Recreate paintings by applying lines & colors in a specific order. Explore beautiful mazes & collect letters of a poem. Help two sweethearts find a path towards each other. Three games in one. Hints when stuck. 160+ paintings, 3~4 hours, set to a chill soundtrack.
Nope Nope Nurses
Hospital ≠ hospitality...?! You're stuck on a medical bed with nurses tending to your every need. The only problem? Their personalities... Experience life with demons in white dresses in this visual novel misadventure!
Hello Lady! - Complete Edition
It's the Dawn of a New Age- The 21st century has brought about its own slew of problems for society at large. Asa result, the most promising youths from around the world have been gathered and enrolled in Amakawa Noble Academy.
Ys IX -Monstrum NOX-
Ys IX, the high-speed action RPG known for its exhilarating battles and adventure powered by special abilities, is now available on Steam®!
The Legend of Heroes: Ao no Kiseki KAI
Set in the autonomous region of Crossbell, the epic RPG Ao no Kiseki: Kai, which tells the story of the Special Support Section, is now available on Steam! The Steam version features 60 fps support + high definition picture & sound for an enhanced gameplay experience!
VOCÊ É UM DEFUNTO MECÂNICO
Baleado até a morte, você é um defunto mecânico se lembrando de como morreu, e das vidas torturadas que agora ficam para trás. Uma aventura em prosa para 20 minutos de pavor existencial no presente pós-singularidade.
Heaven Dust 2
Deep inside a research base, waking up from a cryogenic pod, you find yourself trapped in a living hell, surrounded by zombies. Heaven Dust 2 is a love letter to classic survival horror games featuring exploration, action, puzzles, and resource management.
幻想枝魂 Soul Fantasy
The white colossus fell from the sky, and the Demon Led Countless Demons to destroy all good things. For the future of the planet, for the belief in their hearts, five girls from different places, with different identities gathered together, embarked on the road to the demon king.
Cemetery Mary
A visual novel about a girl who loves the cemetery. When her parents go missing, she receives a mysterious text that has the potential to completely ruin her life...or fix it?
MOTHERED - A ROLE-PLAYING HORROR GAME
An immersive first-person horror adventure where you play the role of LIANA - a young girl who arrives home after major surgery and is met with a strange mannequin claiming to be her mother.
The Legend of Heroes: Zero no Kiseki Kai
Set in the autonomous region of Crossbell, the epic RPG Zero no Kiseki: Kai, which tells the story of the Special Support Section, is now available on Steam! The Steam version features 60 fps support + high definition picture & sound for an enhanced gameplay experience!
The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki IV -THE END OF SAGA-
THE LEGEND OF HEROES: SEN NO KISEKI IV -THE END OF SAGA, the final chapter of the story-driven RPG series SEN NO KISEKI, is finally here!
Aspire: Ina's Tale
Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
A new legacy begins...
Rewrite+
In this city built upon the ideal coexistence of civilization and the environment, Tennouji Kotarou spends his days with his friends, Kanbe Kotori and Yoshino Haruhiko. In this peaceful city, a tumultuous event shakes the foundations of Kazamatsuri once a year.
Blind Fate: Edo no Yami — Dojo
Dive into a world that mixes Sci-Fi and ancient tradition. Slash through robots with a trusty katana, use hi-tech implants to navigate the surroundings, dodge enemy attacks, and land devastating finishers. Reclaim the past following the way of the Japanese samurai in the fantastic period of New Edo.
Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo
Can you trust your own mind? Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller of a new kind, playing with the limits between reality and fantasy. Freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s universe.
Amelie
A psychological mystery yuri visual novel about a girl named Amelie. Forbidden from leaving the house, Amelie awaits the arrival of her long time penpal, Sofia, to her dear friend Lilika’s dismay. What secrets will Sofia unravel that were best kept buried?
Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space
The Freelance Police are back on the crime beat in a newly remastered version of their second episodic season. Zombies will dance. Mariachis will sing. A giant battle robot will trash the streets. And when their friends’ lives are at stake, Sam & Max will risk their very souls to set things right.
The Red Lantern
The Red Lantern is a narrative, dog sledding game about survival. You play as the Musher who, along with her team of 5 sled dogs, must find her way home. Care for your dogs, discover their stories, and learn how to navigate the unknowns of the Alaskan wilderness and prepare for your new life.
Wolfstride
Get wrecked in this immature grown-up RPG about a trio of troublemakers stumbling their way through a giant mecha tournament. Repair and upgrade the team’s hand-me-down rig, pick up odd jobs to pay the bills, and battle the best-of-the-best all while running from the regrettable choices of the past.