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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 story rich, lore-rich and turn-based combat game. Released on February 26th 2023 has received 104,652 reviews of which 91,732 were positive and 12,920 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played story rich game, thanks to its 21,510 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
91,732
12,920
21,510
players
2. Old School RuneScape
The best retro fantasy MMORPG on the planet. Old School is RuneScape but… older! This is the open world you know and love, but as it was in 2007. Saying that, it’s even better than that – Old School is shaped by you, its players, with regular new content, fixes and expansions voted for by the fans! Old School RuneScape is a mmorpg, nostalgia and adventure game. Released on February 24th 2021 has received 18,335 reviews of which 15,244 were positive and 3,091 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 1,293 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among story rich games based on player count.
8.1
15,244
3,091
1,293
players
3. Madoka Magica Magia Exedra
Characters from the hit anime series "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" come together! Featuring an all-new story setting and characters from the original ideas of Gekidan Inu Curry (Doroinu), experience the action alongside Magical Girl memories in this battle RPG! Madoka Magica Magia Exedra is a anime, cute and 3d game. Released on July 16th 2025 has received 1,125 reviews of which 737 were positive and 388 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. While seeing 802 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among story rich games based on player count.
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737
388
802
players
4. Reverse: 1999
Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. As the Timekeeper, the observer of eras, you will embark on a journey across time and space, from the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, uncovering the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999. Reverse: 1999 is a rpg, story rich and visual novel game. Released on October 08th 2024 has received 4,464 reviews of which 4,168 were positive and 296 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 718 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played story rich games.
9.0
4,168
296
718
players
5. Morimens
Morimens is a roguelite card-building game inspired by the Cthulhu mythos, where you craft a versatile and intricate deck tailored to your playstyle. The choice is yours to embark on a climb up treacherous towers or engage in tactical battles. Explore misty maps and uncover the truth of the world. Morimens is a lovecraftian, visual novel and card game game. Released on August 01st 2024 has received 4,018 reviews of which 3,308 were positive and 710 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 507 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played story rich games.
8.0
3,308
710
507
players
6. Dragon Traveler
Love x Comedy x Isekai = The Ultimate Bishoujo RPG! Welcome to the wild world of Dragon Traveler! Dragon Traveler is a card game, rpg and funny game. Released on February 10th 2026 has received 427 reviews of which 283 were positive and 144 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 309 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played story rich games.
6.4
283
144
309
players
7. The Spike Cross
"The thrill of spiking in volleyball. Why don't you try it out?" Developed by an indie developer who loves volleyball! The sports game made after numerous trial and error to contain the appeal of volleyball! The Spike Cross is a sports, volleyball and singleplayer game. Released on September 19th 2025 has received 2,335 reviews of which 1,997 were positive and 338 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 306 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played story rich games.
8.2
1,997
338
306
players
8. Life is Strange - Episode 1
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future. Life is Strange - Episode 1 is a story rich, choices matter and great soundtrack game. Released on January 29th 2015 has received 169,201 reviews of which 162,769 were positive and 6,432 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 295 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played story rich games.
9.5
162,769
6,432
295
players
9. Everlasting Summer
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam! Everlasting Summer is a visual novel, story rich and anime game. Released on November 19th 2014 has received 75,514 reviews of which 71,592 were positive and 3,922 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 235 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played story rich games.
9.3
71,592
3,922
235
players
10. Life is Strange 2
After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges. Life is Strange 2 is a choices matter, story rich and adventure game. Released on September 26th 2018 has received 36,634 reviews of which 31,616 were positive and 5,018 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 184 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played story rich games.
8.5
31,616
5,018
184
players
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