Free Choose Your Own Adventure Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,276 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 3/28/2025.
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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 4,270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,684 positive reviews and 586 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | WFS, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1973710 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,461 positive reviews and 2,555 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).
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 736 positive reviews and 367 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 |
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 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 671 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 667 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 |
5. Saihate Station
An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.
Saihate Station has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,020 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 982 positive reviews and 38 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,911 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,787 positive reviews and 124 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 |
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 9,826 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,660 positive reviews and 166 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,569 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,477 positive reviews and 5,092 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 798 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 637 positive reviews and 161 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Choose Your Own Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,692 positive reviews and 4,734 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 |
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| 2,997 | 8/10/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 644 | 7/30/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 462 | 12/24/2014 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 182 | 4/14/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 177 | 3/7/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 164 | 3/7/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 158 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 155 | 4/13/2021 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 133 | 10/13/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 130 | 9/26/2018 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 106 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 83 | 12/5/2019 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 76 | 8/15/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 68 | 2/27/2013 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 3/5/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
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 | 54 | 12/21/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 4/28/2016 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 5/14/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 5/20/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Book of Yog Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Karos on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Saihate Station on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). vivid/stasis on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). A Date with Death on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). Hired Ops on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Romance Club - Stories I Play on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Life is Strange 2 on Steam. Steam Store.