Best Quick-Time Events Games on Steam
Steam currently has 880 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 5/29/2025.
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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 74,137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,129 positive reviews and 2,008 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 248,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 238,448 positive reviews and 9,696 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.24 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 | $2.24 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2013 |
| Franchise | Tomb Raider |
| Developers | |
| 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 12,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,222 positive reviews and 329 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 | 10/24/2024 |
| 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 31,814 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,699 positive reviews and 1,115 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 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 | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 12/17/2013 |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 261030 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 136,447 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 128,324 positive reviews and 8,123 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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 | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 2/9/2016 |
| Franchise | Tomb Raider |
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| Steam App Id | 391220 |
6. Stellar Blade™
Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.
Stellar Blade™ has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,207 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,842 positive reviews and 1,365 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 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 | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 6/11/2025 |
| Franchise | PlayStation Studios™ |
| Developer | SHIFT UP Corporation |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3489700 |
7. 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 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,584 positive reviews and 1,063 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Tales from the Borderlands on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/25/2014 |
| Franchise | Borderlands Franchise |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 330830 |
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 82,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,446 positive reviews and 5,439 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. Cornerpond
A chill idle-fishing desktop toy in the corner of your screen. Buy upgrades, catch rare fish, and customize your avatar at your own pace!
Cornerpond has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,176 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,145 positive reviews and 31 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Cornerpond on the Steam Deck.
10. Dreams of Aether
A collection of dozens of Aether-flavored microgames! Dive into the Dreams of Aether, where everyone is trapped in a never-ending nightmare! Meet some of the strangest characters Aether has to offer!
Dreams of Aether has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,227 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,191 positive reviews and 36 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2025 |
| Developer | Lepioid LLC |
| Publisher | Aether Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3463050 |
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| 166 | 4/24/2012 | 96 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,593 | 3/4/2013 | 95 | $2.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 100 | 10/24/2024 | 95 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 119 | 12/17/2013 | 94 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,983 | 2/9/2016 | 93 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 134,563 | 6/11/2025 | 92 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 11/25/2014 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 940 | 2/27/2014 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 981 | 4/21/2025 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 4/1/2025 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 7/26/2024 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 10/13/2021 | 90 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/15/2011 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 8/8/2017 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/13/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/8/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/24/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 59 | 1/8/2025 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/8/2015 | 88 | $2.59 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/16/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Tomb Raider on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). The Walking Dead: Season Two on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 12). Rise of the Tomb Raider™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Stellar Blade™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Tales from the Borderlands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Resident Evil 4 (2005) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 10). Cornerpond on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Dreams of Aether on Steam. Steam Store.