Free Dynamic Narration Games on Steam
Steam currently has 580 Dynamic Narration 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 Dynamic Narration game rankings were last updated on 1/16/2025.
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1. Reverse: 1999
Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. As the Timekeeper, the observer of eras, you will embark on a journey across time and space, from the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, uncovering the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999.
Reverse: 1999 holds the #1 spot for "best free Dynamic Narration game on Steam" with a Player Score of 90. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,471 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,397 positive reviews and 74 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 Reverse: 1999 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/9/2024 |
| Developer | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Publisher | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 3092660 |
2. Tell Me Why
Tell Me Why is the multi-award winning episodic adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment in which twins use their supernatural bond to discover the truth of their troubled past.
Tell Me Why has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,000 positive reviews and 2,290 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tell Me Why on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/27/2020 |
| Franchise | Xbox Game Studios |
| Developer | DONTNOD Entertainment |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1180660 |
3. Bakery Magnate: Beginning
Bakery Magnate is a game with a small plot in which you have to solve economic problems to keep the store afloat. At the same time, you intend to provide for your son, who constantly gets into trouble.
Bakery Magnate: Beginning has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,429 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,240 positive reviews and 189 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 8/23/2020 |
| Developer | GidAzGames |
| Publisher | GidAzGames |
| Steam App Id | 1373780 |
4. The Path to Memento Mori
In The Path to Memento Mori, players navigate eerie mazes in a co-op multiplayer horror puzzle game, solving complex puzzles and evading relentless monsters. Work together to uncover buried family secrets and unravel the chilling mystery that lies at the heart of the estate.
The Path to Memento Mori has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "9 user reviews" 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 | 10/26/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 2606240 |
5. Replikant Chat
Engage with unique AI characters, each with distinct personalities, in immersive 3D environments. Currently in Early Access, a subscription is required for the full experience. Discover a growing roster of educational, entertaining, gaming, narrative, and creative interactions.
Replikant Chat has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 55 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
6. When the Darkness comes
When the Darkness comes is a walking simulator whose glitchy and dark tale tries to illustrate the hardships of depression and anxiety through a variety of imaginary digital landscapes.
When the Darkness comes has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,248 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,609 positive reviews and 639 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play When the Darkness comes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. 地下城冒险记
《地下城冒险记》是一款休闲类的冒险游戏。游戏中有不同的场景可探索，无数的世界等待着你冒险、未知的秘密等你发掘、强大的魔灵需要你来打败、英雄的神话只有你来谱写、拯救世界的重任舍你其谁？
地下城冒险记 has achieved a Player Score of 40, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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.
8. Touhou: Fading Illusion
A visual novel based on Touhou Project, made by fans for fans and others! Embark on the investigation of the greatest incident in Gensokyo's history and discover the terrifying truth of the youkai world with Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, Sakuya Izayoi and other heroines!
Touhou: Fading Illusion has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 186 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 12/5/2022 |
| Developer | Indie Game Order |
| Publisher | Indie Game Order |
| Steam App Id | 2132480 |
10. Destinies
A companion app for the Destinies board game from Lucky Duck Games. Destinies is a competitive, story-driven, game of adventure and exploration, mixing an app and a board game.
Destinies has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 6/9/2021 |
| Developer | Lucky Duck Games |
| Publisher | Lucky Duck Games |
| Steam App Id | 1593930 |
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| 614 | 10/9/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 8/27/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 8/23/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 10/26/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/14/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/1/2019 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/16/2022 | 40 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/5/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/22/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/9/2021 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/19/2015 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/19/2020 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/11/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/2/2022 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/1/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/31/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/4/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/19/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/14/2023 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/1/2023 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Tell Me Why on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 22). Bakery Magnate: Beginning on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). The Path to Memento Mori on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Replikant Chat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). When the Darkness comes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). 地下城冒险记 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 17). Touhou: Fading Illusion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 29). Spellchanted 2D Hidden Object Puzzle Adveture Tile-Matching on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Destinies on Steam. Steam Store.