The Best Story Games

Update : Deltarune added at rank #8.
1

Koira (2025)

View Similar Games
84
Review score
Logo of Koira Screenshot of Koira Screenshot of Koira Screenshot of Koira

PC Windows Playstation 5 j

Save a puppy and embark on a heartwarming, hand-drawn adventure together. Journey to the heart of an enchanted forest, solving puzzles and avoiding hunters to protect your newfound friend.

Buy

  • story
  • wholesome
  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • cozy
  • dog
  • hand-drawn
  • emotional
  • cute
  • nature
  • relaxing
  • exploration
  • mystery
  • hidden-object
  • narrative

2

South of Midnight (2025)

View Similar Games
78
Review score
Logo of South of Midnight Screenshot of South of Midnight Screenshot of South of Midnight Screenshot of South of Midnight

Xbox Series X Xbox Series X/s PC Windows Xbox One j

South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.


  • platform
  • action-adventure
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • narrative
  • story
  • stop-motion
  • rich
  • fight
  • arena
  • exploration
  • battle
  • adventure
  • boss
  • fantasy

3

Leila (2025)

View Similar Games
86
Review score
Logo of Leila Screenshot of Leila Screenshot of Leila Screenshot of Leila

Xbox One Playstation 5 j Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Mac OS PC Windows

Enter the world of an everyday woman as you explore her past in this point & click narrative game. Hand-drawn animations bring her memories to life, and thought-provoking puzzles lay bare the reasons behind her choices. Immerse yourself in a story unfolds as you decipher its intricate pieces.


  • hand-drawn
  • point-and-click
  • emotional
  • puzzle
  • story
  • narrative
  • psychological
  • thought-provoking
  • narration
  • atmospheric
  • stylized
  • 2d
  • hidden-object
  • soundtrack
  • drama

4

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story (2022)

View Similar Games
83
Review score
Logo of Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story Screenshot of Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story Screenshot of Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story Screenshot of Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story

Xbox One Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Two best friends, one wild adventure. Join best friends Nunu and Willump on an adventure across the frozen wilds of the Freljord. Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is a single-player story adventure developed by Tequila Works.


  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • story
  • platform
  • narrative
  • fight
  • combat
  • rpg
  • battle
  • exploration
  • single-player
  • action
  • boss-fight
  • stealth
  • moba

5

Jusant (2023)

View Similar Games
84
Review score
Logo of Jusant Screenshot of Jusant Screenshot of Jusant Screenshot of Jusant

Xbox One Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 PC Windows

Ascend the enigmatic tower of Jusant and uncover the echoes of a lost civilization. Immerse yourself in a serene world filled with lush biomes, master intuitive climbing mechanics, and let the haunting soundtrack elevate your adventure. Solve puzzles with your adorable companion, Ballast, and experience a story that intertwines resilience and mystery in every climb.


What we like:
  • Intuitive climbing gameplay
  • Rich, immersive environments
  • Engaging puzzles with helpful companion
  • Profound storytelling
  • Beautiful soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Occasional collision issues
  • Some story elements are cryptic

  • vertical
  • puzzle
  • platform
  • narrative
  • controller-support
  • exploration
  • story
  • meditative
  • atmospheric
  • rock-climbing
  • relaxing
  • adventure
  • rhythm
  • mystery
  • cute

6

UNCHARTEDa: Legacy of Thieves Collection (2022)

View Similar Games
89
Review score
Logo of UNCHARTEDa: Legacy of Thieves Collection Screenshot of UNCHARTEDa: Legacy of Thieves Collection Screenshot of UNCHARTEDa: Legacy of Thieves Collection Screenshot of UNCHARTEDa: Legacy of Thieves Collection

PC Windows

Play as Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer in their own standalone adventures as they confront their pasts and forge their own legacies. This game includes the critically acclaimed single-player stories from both UNCHARTED 4: A Thief’s End and UNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy.

Buy

  • fps
  • shooter
  • adventure
  • first-person
  • stealth
  • controller-support
  • action-adventure
  • story
  • action
  • multiplayer
  • cover
  • puzzle
  • narrative
  • combat
  • tps

7

Indika (2024)

View Similar Games
81
Review score
Logo of Indika Screenshot of Indika Screenshot of Indika Screenshot of Indika

PC Windows Xbox Series X/s j Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One

Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.


  • surreal
  • third-person
  • puzzle
  • narrative
  • story
  • psychedelic
  • psychological
  • walking-simulator
  • adventure
  • cinematic
  • horror
  • self-discovery
  • mature
  • platform
  • narration

8

Deltarune (2025)

View Similar Games
87
Review score
Logo of Deltarune Screenshot of Deltarune Screenshot of Deltarune Screenshot of Deltarune

Playstation 4 Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch

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!

Buy

  • rpg
  • bullet-hell
  • emotional
  • soundtrack
  • pixel
  • japanese
  • story
  • music
  • comedy
  • funny
  • episodic
  • fantasy
  • dark
  • 2d
  • jrpg

9

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (2024)

View Similar Games
79
Review score
Logo of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Screenshot of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Screenshot of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Screenshot of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One

Embark on a haunting, choice-driven journey in 'Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden'. Navigate the dark narrative and moral dilemmas of the 1695 cursed New Eden as ghost hunters Red and Antea. Unravel mysteries, combat spectral foes, and decide the fates of the living and dead. Will love triumph, or will sacrifices be made? Every choice you make shapes this emotional, visually stunning RPG adventure.

Buy

What we like:
  • Exceptional narrative and voice acting
  • Engaging side quests and rich world exploration
  • Dynamic combat with evolving skills
  • Deeply emotional character relationships
  • Beautiful visuals and atmospheric design
What could be improved:
  • Combat can initially feel clunky
  • Some gameplay elements feel outdated

  • rpg
  • supernatural
  • narrative
  • story
  • combat
  • open-world
  • action
  • third-person
  • exploration
  • choices
  • vampire
  • fantasy
  • cinematic
  • narration
  • emotional

10

Riven (2024)

View Similar Games
85
Review score
Logo of Riven Screenshot of Riven Screenshot of Riven Screenshot of Riven

PC Windows IOS iPhone Android Mac OS osvr

Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.


  • 3d
  • emotional
  • exploration
  • walking-simulator
  • surreal
  • story
  • philosophical
  • investigation
  • logic
  • mystery
  • atmospheric
  • puzzle
  • grade-school
  • first-person
  • adventure

Not seeing your game?