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 September 13th 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 49,054 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
736,688
23,974
49,054
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 24,453 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
24,453
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 75,350 reviews of which 64,391 were positive and 10,959 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 20,665 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among story rich games based on player count.
8.4
64,391
10,959
20,665
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 7,945 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
7,945
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 7,114 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
7,114
players
6. 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 4,374 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played story rich games.
9.1
223,635
18,432
4,374
players
7. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is a game developed and published by . Released on September 01st 2015 has received 99,922 reviews of which 91,675 were positive and 8,247 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 3,961 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played story rich games.
9.0
91,675
8,247
3,961
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 3,629 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
3,629
players
9. 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 3,519 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played story rich games.
8.4
26,360
4,445
3,519
players
10. METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER
A remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience. METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER is a game developed and published by . Released on August 28th 2025 has received 10,153 reviews of which 8,513 were positive and 1,640 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 3,135 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played story rich games.
8.2
8,513
1,640
3,135
players
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