The Best Narrative Games for Linux - Page 3

Update : Quant added at rank #6.
Here are our 10 Best Narrative Games for Linux, position 11 to 20:
11

Firewatch (2016)

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Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.


  • mystery
  • walking-simulator
  • narrative
  • first-person
  • exploration
  • story
  • park
  • adventure
  • boss
  • thriller

12

Estranged: The Departure (2021)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Experience what the island has in store as you uncover the secretive Arque Corporation, burrowing ever deeper into their dangerous and haphazard operations.• Experience the unique first person adventure• Immerse yourself in the rich narrative and unique characters• Interact with items, computers and audio logs for environmental storytelling• Protect yourself with guns and melee weapons, with familiar shooter combatThis game was developed by one person in their spare time over 6 years, with help from a community of translators and testers. It is a standalone sequel to Estranged: Act I, which followed our hero's adventure in a search for a way to get home.

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  • rich
  • story
  • narrative
  • classic
  • shooter
  • online
  • combat
  • adventure

13

Where The Water Tastes Like Wine (2018)

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75
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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS PC Windows

"[Going] where the water tastes like wine" is an excerpt from the traditional American folk song "Going Down the Road Feeling Bad" (also known as the "Lonesome Road Blues").


  • narrative
  • story
  • interactive
  • fiction
  • card
  • visual-novel
  • hand-drawn
  • adventure
  • surreal
  • funny
  • trains
  • narration
  • walking-simulator
  • inventory
  • novel

14

Unpacking (2018)

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94
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PC Windows Linux IOS iPhone Android Xbox One Mac OS

Experience the simple joy of Unpacking in this zen-like game. Through eight house moves, you'll uncover a heartwarming story told through objects, creating an intimate connection with a character you never see. Organize your home, enjoy the beautiful soundtrack, and immerse yourself in a unique narrative journey that mirrors the ups and downs of life.


What we like:
  • Unforgettable storytelling through objects
  • Relaxing, meditative gameplay
  • Beautiful pixel-art visuals
  • Captivating soundtrack
  • Engaging puzzle-solving experience
What could be improved:
  • Game duration is quite short
  • Limited customization options

  • pixel
  • puzzle
  • book
  • story
  • narrative
  • relaxing
  • isometric
  • zen
  • achievements
  • cute

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