The Best Story Games - Page 5

Update : A Porter Story added at rank #1.
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Indika (2024)

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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

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Harold Halibut (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Xbox One Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s

Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’.


  • narrative
  • walking-simulator
  • cinematic
  • interactive
  • lore
  • fiction
  • adventure
  • sci-fi
  • story
  • well-written
  • platform
  • mystery
  • third-person
  • city-sized
  • retro-future

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Open Roads (2024)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One Android Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows j Xbox Series X/s

Tess Devine and her mother, Opal, embark on a road trip adventure to explore a series of long-abandoned family properties, unearthing the past. Featuring star performances by Keri Russell (The Americans, Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker) and Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart, Uncharted 4)


  • mystery
  • narrative
  • walking-simulator
  • interactive
  • story
  • adventure
  • first-person
  • hand-drawn
  • exploration
  • walking
  • discovery
  • investigation
  • fiction
  • cinematic
  • grand

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The Pirate Queen: A Forgotten Legend ft. Lucy Liu (2024)

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PC Windows

The Pirate Queen is a multi-award winning narrative adventure starring Lucy Liu. Climb aboard a 19th century Chinese pirate ship, explore moonlit cabins, unearth treasure and embark on a journey to become the most powerful pirate of all time. Do you have what it takes to be crowned The Pirate Queen?

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  • pirates
  • narrative
  • vr
  • historical
  • adventure
  • story
  • atmospheric
  • heart-racing
  • stick
  • exploration
  • puzzle
  • action-adventure
  • single-player

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The Lost Legends of Redwall: The Scout - Anthology (2024)

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Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One

A narrative puzzle-adventure game based on Brian Jacques' Redwall™️ book series. Vicious searats are invading the once peaceful Mossflower wood and it's up to the Lilygrove Scout Corps' newest recruit to save the day. Play as Sophia or Liam on their adventure to Redwall Abbey!

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  • cooking
  • lore
  • 3d
  • action-adventure
  • story
  • medieval
  • platform
  • family-friendly
  • rogue-like
  • hack-and-slash
  • fiction
  • third-person
  • rpg
  • pirates
  • cute

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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (2024)

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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.

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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

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Bem Feito (2023)

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

"Bem Feito" is a Life Sim where players follow Reginaldo, a charming and almost silent protagonist. Reginaldo's simple life revolves around his daily household tasks, captivating friends, and perhaps, unexpected choices that subtly shape the course of the game.

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  • multiple-endings
  • horror
  • innovative
  • pixel
  • story
  • psychological
  • dark
  • soundtrack
  • gore
  • rpg
  • violent
  • single-player
  • retro
  • life
  • cute

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Jusant (2023)

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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

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Torn Away (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 j Nintendo Switch

Torn Away is an interactive story with a unique blend of adventure games, side-scrollers, and cinematic first-person levels. Experience the tragedy of World War II through the eyes of a child and survive without losing your humanity.

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  • world-war-2
  • emotional
  • war
  • narration
  • first-person
  • platform
  • story
  • cartoony
  • scroller
  • minimalist
  • adventure
  • point-and-click
  • puzzle
  • hand-drawn
  • hidden-object

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Fall of Porcupine (2023)

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

Fall of Porcupine is a unique story adventure. The collision of work and daily life – an exciting reflection of an unhealthy healthcare-system. Experience the exciting story of Finley and his friends in a lovingly illustrated world – and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine and its residents.


  • emotional
  • conversation
  • fiction
  • story
  • 2d
  • story-adventure
  • narration
  • drama
  • cute
  • choices
  • linear
  • hand-drawn
  • interactive
  • atmospheric
  • stylized

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