The Best Story Games - Page 5

Update : FREERIDE added at rank #1.
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Tale of the Shadow World (2023)

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PC Windows

Walking through the forest, the girl found an interesting book, after reading which her world turned upside down for a while. And maybe forever. The shadow flowers gently whispered to her, luring her further into the darkness. Will she be able to bear the moral of this tale?

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  • multiple-endings
  • narration
  • survival-horror
  • survival
  • horror
  • story
  • dark
  • action-adventure
  • nature
  • first-person
  • stylized
  • 3d
  • nonlinear
  • exploration
  • adventure

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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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STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor Xbox One (2023)

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Xbox One PC Windows

The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.

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  • combat
  • action-adventure
  • fight
  • exploration
  • platform
  • open-world
  • narrative
  • battle
  • puzzle
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • story
  • adventure
  • skill
  • action

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Strayed Lights (2023)

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

Dive into Strayed Lights, an immersive action adventure where you battle emotion-deformed creatures in a dreamlike world. With a vibrant color palette, stunning visuals, and a strong soundtrack, you'll be captivated. Master the innovative combat mechanics, face memorable bosses, and explore beautifully crafted levels. Will you restore light and face your inner demons?


What we like:
  • Vibrant, wild color palette
  • Captivating soundtrack
  • Innovative and challenging combat mechanics
  • Memorable boss encounters
  • Beautifully crafted world
What could be improved:
  • Minimal and confusing story
  • Some upgrades feel less helpful
  • Lack of enemy variation

  • action-adventure
  • combat
  • boss
  • soundtrack
  • atmospheric
  • souls
  • boss-fight
  • story
  • fantasy
  • cinematic
  • philosophical
  • dark
  • emotional
  • fight
  • stylized

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The Last of Usa Part I (2023)

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PC Windows

Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.

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  • tps
  • zombies
  • post-apocalyptic
  • cinematic
  • horror
  • story
  • emotional
  • drama
  • thriller
  • survival-horror
  • soundtrack
  • action-adventure
  • survival
  • third-person
  • remake

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Backrooms Exploration (2023)

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j PC Windows

Backrooms: Exploration is a single-player horror game, which takes place in 2020. Two friends have lost their jobs due to COVID-19, but they still have to bring food to the table. After a failed heist, one of them ends up in the Backrooms. Now your only mission is to survive.


  • horror
  • walking-simulator
  • story
  • psychological
  • adventure
  • stylized
  • first-person
  • supernatural
  • 3d
  • single-player
  • realistic
  • mystery
  • immersive
  • choices
  • atmospheric

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The Smile Alchemist (2023)

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

Follow the growth of a young alchemist aiming to become the best in the world!


  • simulation
  • japanese
  • story
  • crafting
  • pixel
  • jrpg
  • cute
  • rpg
  • heart-warming
  • collectathon
  • single-player
  • life
  • book

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