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 October 28th 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 50,607 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
736,688
23,974
50,607
players
2. Red Dead Redemption 2
Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive. 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 23,954 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
23,954
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 81,094 reviews of which 69,337 were positive and 11,757 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 15,686 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
69,337
11,757
15,686
players
4. 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 7,599 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played story rich games.
9.5
802,993
32,356
7,599
players
5. 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 6,581 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played story rich games.
9.4
106,216
4,816
6,581
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 6,489 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
6,489
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 6,139 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
6,139
players
8. Dispatch
Dispatch is a superhero workplace comedy where choices matter. Manage a dysfunctional team of misfit heroes and strategize who to send to emergencies around the city, all while balancing office politics, personal relationships, and your own quest to become a hero. Episodes 1 + 2 out now. Dispatch is a game developed and published by . Released on October 22nd 2025 has received 8,379 reviews of which 7,367 were positive and 1,012 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 6,110 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played story rich games.
8.5
7,367
1,012
6,110
players
9. Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios. Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT is a game developed and published by . Released on May 16th 2024 has received 65,115 reviews of which 61,086 were positive and 4,029 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 5,936 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played story rich games.
9.2
61,086
4,029
5,936
players
10. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series
The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series is a game developed and published by . Released on October 29th 2020 has received 31,041 reviews of which 29,969 were positive and 1,072 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 4,974 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played story rich games.
9.5
29,969
1,072
4,974
players
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