Free Choose Your Own Adventure Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,460 Choose Your Own Adventure games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Choose Your Own Adventure game rankings were last updated on 5/9/2025.
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1. ヘブンバーンズレッド
Key 麻枝 准が描く、最後の希望を託された少女たちの物語『ヘブンバーンズレッド （ヘブバン）』 フィールドを駆け回り、かけがえのない日常を体験しながら、命を賭した戦いに挑むドラマチックRPG！
ヘブンバーンズレッド holds the #1 spot for "best free Choose Your Own Adventure game on Steam" with a Player Score of 83. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,720 positive reviews and 601 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run ヘブンバーンズレッド on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/10/2022 |
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| Publisher | WFS, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1973710 |
2. Karos
A mysterious sorceress, a stern swordsman, or a cheerful gunner - which path in the world of Azmara will you choose? Join the thousands of heroes who have already discovered this easy-to-learn and low-hardware MMORPG! Look around as you walk out of the city - the enemy can be anywhere!
Karos has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 744 positive reviews and 378 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Karos on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/24/2014 |
| Developer | Galaxy Gate |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 337410 |
3. Book of Yog Idle RPG
The Book of Yog is a 3D idle RPG game presented with a Cel-Shading art style. You can rally heroes, develop the kingdom and explore the secrets of a lost world. Dozens of heroes, hundreds of skills, thousands of loot for you to combine freely. Come to embark on a journey to build the strongest team!
Book of Yog Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,272 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,660 positive reviews and 2,612 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Book of Yog Idle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine
Extensions for Dwarf Fortress, including bugfixes, interface improvements, automation agents, design blueprints, modding building blocks, and other tools.
DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 719 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 714 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/14/2023 |
| Developer | The DFHack Team |
| Publisher | The DFHack Team |
| Steam App Id | 2346660 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,332 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,188 positive reviews and 144 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It 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 |
6. Life is Strange 2
After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges.
Life is Strange 2 has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,765 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,004 positive reviews and 4,761 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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 | 9/26/2018 |
| Franchise | DON'T NOD |
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| Steam App Id | 532210 |
7. A Date with Death
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.
A Date with Death has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,073 positive reviews and 173 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Date with Death on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/7/2023 |
| Franchise | Two and a Half Studios |
| Developer | Two and a Half Studios |
| Publisher | Two and a Half Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2415010 |
8. Romance Club - Stories I Play
Immerse yourself in romantic visual stories where you control what happens!
Romance Club - Stories I Play has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 658 positive reviews and 165 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Romance Club - Stories I Play on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/13/2023 |
| Developer | Your Story Interactive |
| Publisher | Your Story Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 2433470 |
9. Star Conflict
Star Conflict is an action-packed, massively multiplayer space simulation game that puts players in the role of elite pilots engaging in a widespread interplanetary skirmish. The whole world for PVP and PVE!
Star Conflict has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,872 positive reviews and 3,957 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Star Conflict on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/27/2013 |
| Franchise | Gaijin Network Ltd |
| Developer | Star Gem Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 212070 |
10. Saihate Station
An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.
Saihate Station has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,920 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,852 positive reviews and 68 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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| 1,558 | 8/10/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 766 | 12/24/2014 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 671 | 4/25/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 227 | 4/14/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 226 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 209 | 9/26/2018 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 199 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 188 | 10/13/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 181 | 2/27/2013 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 173 | 3/7/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 161 | 4/13/2021 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 121 | 12/5/2019 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 87 | 8/15/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 3/5/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
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 | 66 | 12/21/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 57 | 8/27/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 3/7/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 8/24/2016 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 5/14/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Karos on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 8). Book of Yog Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Life is Strange 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). A Date with Death on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 2). Romance Club - Stories I Play on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 1). Star Conflict on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Saihate Station on Steam. Steam Store.