Best Choices Matter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,140 Choices Matter games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Choices Matter game rankings were last updated on 1/3/2025.
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1. The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.
The Henry Stickmin Collection holds the #1 spot for "best Choices Matter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,579 positive reviews and 649 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Innersloth |
| Developer | PuffballsUnited |
| Publisher | Innersloth |
| Steam App Id | 1089980 |
2. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 116,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114,132 positive reviews and 2,111 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
3. Senren＊Banka
Senren＊Banka is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Yuzusoft, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. This game commemorated Yuzusoft's 10th anniversary. It won numerous awards on the year of its release in Japan for its art, music, and characters.
Senren＊Banka has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,582 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,280 positive reviews and 302 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Senren＊Banka on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 2/14/2020 |
| Franchise | 株式会社HIKARI FIELD |
| Developer | Yuzusoft |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1144400 |
4. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,765 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,904 positive reviews and 861 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
5. ATRI -My Dear Moments-
"As the world sank, I found you." In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for a boy and a mysterious robot girl...
ATRI -My Dear Moments- has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,990 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,714 positive reviews and 276 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $20.99 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.
| Steam Price | $20.99 |
| Release Date | 6/18/2020 |
| Franchise | ANIPLEX.EXE |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1230140 |
6. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 803,891 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 778,186 positive reviews and 25,705 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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.
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 5/18/2015 |
| Franchise | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Developer | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Publisher | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Steam App Id | 292030 |
7. Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Baldur's Gate 3 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 717,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 694,593 positive reviews and 22,872 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1086940 |
8. Our Life: Beginnings & Always
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
Our Life: Beginnings & Always has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,916 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,779 positive reviews and 137 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Our Life: Beginnings & Always on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/16/2020 |
| Franchise | GB Patch Games |
| Developer | GB Patch Games |
| Publisher | GB Patch Games |
| Steam App Id | 1129190 |
9. The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos
The Kingdom of Myrtana is in a dramatic situation. After the major defeat of the royal fleet in the waters of the Eastern Archipelago, the once thriving city of Archolos stood on the brink of crisis. Meanwhile, a young foreigner goes to the island in search of a new, better life.
The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,151 positive reviews and 221 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/10/2021 |
| Developer | The Chronicles Of Myrtana Team |
| Publisher | The Chronicles Of Myrtana Team |
| Steam App Id | 1467450 |
10. Volcano Princess
Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she'll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!
Volcano Princess has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,189 positive reviews and 836 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Volcano Princess on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 4/21/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1669980 |
More Choices Matter Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Choices Matter games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 169 | 8/7/2020 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32,801 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,258 | 2/14/2020 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 120 | 12/9/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 108 | 6/18/2020 | 96 | $20.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 39,252 | 5/18/2015 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 94,834 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 163 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 0 | 12/10/2021 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,431 | 4/21/2023 | 96 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 113 | 10/11/2013 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 471 | 4/1/2023 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 189 | 4/24/2012 | 96 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,601 | 9/15/2015 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 10/15/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 63 | 1/26/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 183 | 6/21/2016 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 98 | 11/23/2015 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 181 | 10/11/2012 | 95 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 279 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Senren＊Banka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). ATRI -My Dear Moments- on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Volcano Princess on Steam. Steam Store.