Best Based On A Novel Games on Steam

1. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl tells a story about survival in the Zone – a very dangerous place, where you fear not only the radiation, anomalies and deadly creatures, but other S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who have their own goals and wishes.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl holds the #1 spot for "best Based On A Novel game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,437 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,195 positive reviews and 2,242 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl on the Steam Deck.

2. Spec Ops: The Line

A Third-Person modern military Shooter designed to challenge players' morality by putting them in the middle of unspeakable situations.

Spec Ops: The Line has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Based On A Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54,230 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,614 positive reviews and 3,616 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Spec Ops: The Line on the Steam Deck.

3. Metro: Last Light Complete Edition

Metro: Last Light Complete Edition has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Based On A Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,820 positive reviews and 1,075 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 to play and is not available to play on Windows, Mac OS, or Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Metro: Last Light Complete Edition on the Steam Deck.

4. Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™

Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Based On A Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,694 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,007 positive reviews and 6,687 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

5. Metro 2033

Set in the shattered subway of a post apocalyptic Moscow, Metro 2033 is a story of intensive underground survival where the fate of mankind rests in your hands. In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the earth’s surface into a poisonous wasteland.

Metro 2033 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Based On A Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,523 positive reviews and 2,414 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Metro 2033 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

6. Prose & Codes

Explore the wonderful world of books through deceptively simple cryptograms. 10% of every purchase benefits Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks.

Prose & Codes has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Based On A Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 234 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Prose & Codes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

7. Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth- has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Based On A Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,974 positive reviews and 446 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth- on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

8. Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth

12th century, England: In a time of poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and safety for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. Based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller ‘The Pillars of the Earth’.

Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Based On A Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,766 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,274 positive reviews and 492 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth on the Steam Deck.

9. Metro 2033 Redux

In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033.

Metro 2033 Redux has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Based On A Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,468 positive reviews and 8,521 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

10. Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon

Catch this train — it’s your ticket to solving a century-old mystery!

Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Based On A Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 335 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 325 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon on the Steam Deck.