Best Quick-Time Events Games on Steam
Steam currently has 765 Quick-Time Events 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. Quick-Time Events game rankings were last updated on 12/28/2024.
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1. The Walking Dead
A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.
The Walking Dead holds the #1 spot for "best Quick-Time Events game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,779 positive reviews and 1,966 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 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 | $1.49 |
Release Date | 4/24/2012 |
Developer | Telltale Games |
Publisher | Skybound Games |
Steam App Id | 207610 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 242,960 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 233,492 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 |
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Publishers | |
Steam App Id | 203160 |
3. SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!
SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,663 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,403 positive reviews and 260 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 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 | $49.99 |
Release Date | 10/25/2024 |
Franchise | SEGA |
Developer | Sonic Team |
Publisher | SEGA |
Steam App Id | 2513280 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,059 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,956 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 |
5. Tales from the Borderlands
Tales from the Borderlands is a five-part episodic game set on the unforgiving world of Pandora between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. This is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.
Tales from the Borderlands has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,000 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,134 positive reviews and 866 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 Tales from the Borderlands on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $19.99 |
Release Date | 11/25/2014 |
Franchise | Borderlands Franchise |
Developer | Telltale Games |
Publisher | 2K |
Steam App Id | 330830 |
6. Rise of the Tomb Raider™
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.
Rise of the Tomb Raider™ has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 132,881 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124,935 positive reviews and 7,946 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rise of the Tomb Raider™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $29.99 |
Release Date | 2/9/2016 |
Franchise | Tomb Raider |
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Steam App Id | 391220 |
7. Commando Collection
Rebooting classic 2D side-scrolling action shooters, this game introduces new enemies and gameplay mechanics. As a WWII Allied soldier, battle across diverse battlefields with advanced, imaginative weapons. Relive childhood memories while facing fresh challenges and epic boss battles!
Commando Collection has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 968 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 948 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
8. Resident Evil 4 (2005)
(Release: 2014) Special agent Leon S. Kennedy is sent on a mission to rescue the U.S. President’s daughter who has been kidnapped.
Resident Evil 4 (2005) has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 78,954 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,556 positive reviews and 5,398 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Resident Evil 4 (2005) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. THE IDOLM@STER STARLIT SEASON
THE IDOLM@STER STARLIT SEASON has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,522 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,248 positive reviews and 274 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 THE IDOLM@STER STARLIT SEASON on the Steam Deck.
Release Date | 10/13/2021 |
Steam App Id | 1046480 |
10. Costume Quest
A Halloween adventure from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions.
Costume Quest has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,864 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,617 positive reviews and 247 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 Costume Quest on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $9.99 |
Release Date | 10/14/2011 |
Developer | Double Fine Productions |
Publisher | Double Fine Productions |
Steam App Id | 115100 |
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177 | 4/24/2012 | 96 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | ||
661 | 3/4/2013 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
465 | 10/25/2024 | 95 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | ||
52 | 12/17/2013 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
75 | 11/25/2014 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
878 | 2/9/2016 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
9 | 7/26/2024 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | ||
456 | 2/27/2014 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | ||
25 | 10/13/2021 | 90 | ??? | Steam Charts | ||
7 | 10/14/2011 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1,503 | 1/8/2025 | 90 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | ||
35 | 8/8/2017 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 10/8/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 1/13/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 11/24/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 4/8/2015 | 87 | $3.24 | Steam Charts | ||
11 | 6/2/2022 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 5/16/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
20 | 5/23/2024 | 87 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | ||
10 | 12/13/2021 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). The Walking Dead: Season Two on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Tales from the Borderlands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Rise of the Tomb Raider™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Commando Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 25). Resident Evil 4 (2005) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). THE IDOLM@STER STARLIT SEASON on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Costume Quest on Steam. Steam Store.