Most Played Story Rich Games on Steam

Take a look at the top story rich games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 30th 2025. Want to explore even more story rich titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best story rich games.

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1. Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power. Baldur's Gate 3 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 03rd 2023 has received 760,662 reviews of which 736,688 were positive and 23,974 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played story rich game, thanks to its 52,236 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
736,688
23,974

52,236
players

2. Red Dead Redemption 2

Winner of over 175 Game of the Year Awards and recipient of over 250 perfect scores, RDR2 is the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age. Also includes access to the shared living world of Red Dead Online. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on December 05th 2019 has received 733,542 reviews of which 676,667 were positive and 56,875 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 29,114 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among story rich games based on player count.
9.2
676,667
56,875

29,114
players

3. 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 69,107 reviews of which 58,474 were positive and 10,633 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 14,885 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among story rich games based on player count.
8.3
58,474
10,633

14,885
players

4. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a game developed and published by . Released on April 24th 2025 has received 111,032 reviews of which 106,216 were positive and 4,816 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 12,938 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played story rich games.
9.4
106,216
4,816

12,938
players

5. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a game developed and published by . Released on May 18th 2015 has received 835,349 reviews of which 802,993 were positive and 32,356 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 9,018 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played story rich games.
9.5
802,993
32,356

9,018
players

6. DELTARUNE

Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates! DELTARUNE is a game developed and published by . Released on June 04th 2025 has received 2,835 reviews of which 2,804 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 7,901 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played story rich games.
9.4
2,804
31

7,901
players

7. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a game developed and published by . Released on December 07th 2023 has received 30,805 reviews of which 26,360 were positive and 4,445 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 6,383 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played story rich games.
8.4
26,360
4,445

6,383
players

8. Persona 5 Royal

Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways! Persona 5 Royal is a game developed and published by . Released on October 20th 2022 has received 103,144 reviews of which 99,657 were positive and 3,487 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 5,284 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played story rich games.
9.5
99,657
3,487

5,284
players

9. DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT

From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT. As Sam Bridges, your mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America. Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time? DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT is a game developed and published by . Released on March 30th 2022 has received 39,516 reviews of which 36,697 were positive and 2,819 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 4,228 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played story rich games.
9.1
36,697
2,819

4,228
players

10. Halo: The Master Chief Collection

The Master Chief’s iconic journey includes six games, built for PC and collected in a single integrated experience. Whether you’re a long-time fan or meeting Spartan 117 for the first time, The Master Chief Collection is the definitive Halo gaming experience. Halo: The Master Chief Collection is a game developed and published by . Released on December 03rd 2019 has received 242,067 reviews of which 223,635 were positive and 18,432 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 4,079 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played story rich games.
9.1
223,635
18,432

4,079
players