Free Choose Your Own Adventure Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,739 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 11/29/2024.
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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 84. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,998 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,467 positive reviews and 531 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 65, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 695 positive reviews and 341 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 12/24/2014 |
| Developer | Galaxy Gate |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 337410 |
3. 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 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 554 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 550 positive reviews and 4 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,987 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,352 positive reviews and 4,635 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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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 532210 |
5. Hired Ops
Hired Ops is a session-based online shooter dedicated to fierce conflicts between rival mercenary groups battling on a global scale.
Hired Ops has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,315 positive reviews and 5,055 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hired Ops on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/13/2021 |
| Developer | Absolut Soft LLC |
| Steam App Id | 374280 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,726 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,591 positive reviews and 135 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 570 positive reviews and 143 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 |
8. Homicipher: Trial
Homicipher is a female-targeted language deciphering and exploration ADV based on the concept of "romance with horror men." The protagonist, who has wandered into another world, interacts with non-human beings to decipher their language while striving to escape.
Homicipher: Trial has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,579 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,565 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 6/1/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | 八名木（yatsunagi） |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2423320 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,353 positive reviews and 122 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 |
10. vivid/stasis
Rhythm-mystery hybrid game about uncovering the dark truth about a mysterious organization. Everything happens for a reason. However, the truth behind that reason is left obstructed.
vivid/stasis has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,504 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,414 positive reviews and 90 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 vivid/stasis on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/7/2023 |
| Franchise | SKY HOUR WORKS |
| Developer | Team Vividstasis |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2093940 |
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| 1,376 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 672 | 12/24/2014 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 306 | 4/14/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 230 | 9/26/2018 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 185 | 4/13/2021 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 175 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 172 | 10/13/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 172 | 6/1/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 145 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 140 | 3/7/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 138 | 12/5/2019 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 113 | 2/27/2013 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
![Kink.inc [18+] steam charts](https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/2190210/header.jpg) | 103 | 3/20/2023 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 94 | 9/8/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 94 | 3/5/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 83 | 12/21/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 79 | 8/15/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 68 | 5/20/2022 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 9/23/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 4/28/2016 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Karos on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Life is Strange 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Hired Ops on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Romance Club - Stories I Play on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Homicipher: Trial on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). A Date with Death on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). vivid/stasis on Steam. Steam Store.