Best Cinematic Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,034 Cinematic 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. Cinematic game rankings were last updated on 1/9/2025.
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1. Resident Evil 4
Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.
Resident Evil 4 holds the #1 spot for "best Cinematic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,224 positive reviews and 3,842 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 | 3/24/2023 |
| Franchise | Capcom |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2050650 |
2. The Wolf Among Us
From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.
The Wolf Among Us has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,772 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,022 positive reviews and 750 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Wolf Among Us on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2013 |
| Franchise | Telltale Games |
| Developer | Telltale |
| Publisher | Telltale |
| Steam App Id | 250320 |
3. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Pineapple on pizza has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,694 positive reviews and 493 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 3/28/2023 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 2263010 |
4. INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
INSIDE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,913 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,901 positive reviews and 2,012 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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.
5. Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.
Tomb Raider has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 242,911 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 233,443 positive reviews and 9,468 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 | 3/4/2013 |
| Franchise | Tomb Raider |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 203160 |
6. LIZARDS MUST DIE
The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.
LIZARDS MUST DIE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,878 positive reviews and 842 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play LIZARDS MUST DIE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 9/27/2023 |
| Franchise | Agafonoff |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2532550 |
7. SIGNALIS
A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.
SIGNALIS has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,550 positive reviews and 748 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/27/2022 |
| Franchise | Humble Games |
| Developer | rose-engine |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1262350 |
8. Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!
Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,049 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,464 positive reviews and 2,585 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2012 |
| Developer | Rocksteady Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 200260 |
9. The Walking Dead: Season Two
The Walking Dead: Season Two continues the story of Clementine, a young girl orphaned by the undead apocalypse. Left to fend for herself, she has been forced to learn how to survive in a world gone mad.
The Walking Dead: Season Two has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,044 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,941 positive reviews and 1,103 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. At the moment, it is possible to play The Walking Dead: Season Two on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/17/2013 |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 261030 |
10. Detroit: Become Human
Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.
Detroit: Become Human has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 149,703 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 143,018 positive reviews and 6,685 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 | 6/18/2020 |
| Developer | Quantic Dream |
| Publisher | Quantic Dream |
| Steam App Id | 1222140 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,555 | 3/24/2023 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 86 | 10/11/2013 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 142 | 7/7/2016 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 745 | 3/4/2013 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/27/2023 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 197 | 10/27/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 636 | 9/7/2012 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 103 | 12/17/2013 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,875 | 6/18/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 485 | 2/2/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 57 | 6/1/2006 | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,006 | 10/8/2024 | 94 | $69.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 9/15/2022 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 9/20/2024 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 8/1/2024 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 395 | 12/7/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/24/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 270 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). The Wolf Among Us on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 31). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Tomb Raider on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). LIZARDS MUST DIE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). SIGNALIS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). The Walking Dead: Season Two on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Detroit: Become Human on Steam. Steam Store.