Free Dynamic Narration Games on Steam
Steam currently has 677 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 7/3/2025.
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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 2,516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,360 positive reviews and 156 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 | 10/8/2024 |
| 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 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,503 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,933 positive reviews and 2,570 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. 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 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,686 positive reviews and 641 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).
4. 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 70, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54 positive reviews and 16 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 |
5. Inspector Schmidt - The Ebbing - Prolog
This is the prologue to Inspector Schmidt - The Ebbing. In this detective RPG, the captain of a steamship collapses under mysterious circumstances during lunch. What happened? Question the passengers, discover and combine clues, and succeed in dice-based skill checks to solve the case.
Inspector Schmidt - The Ebbing - Prolog has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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 | 3/11/2025 |
| Franchise | Active Fungus Studios GmbH |
| Developer | Active Fungus Studios |
| Publisher | Active Fungus Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3407500 |
6. 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 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,471 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,270 positive reviews and 201 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57 positive reviews and 14 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 Replikant Chat on the Steam Deck.
8. Gods of Savvarah | Part I
Gods of Savvarah is a visual novel with the philosophy of a classic fantasy RPG. Defeat enemies, explore countries, make friends, and find your place in Savvarah.
Gods of Savvarah | Part I has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 149 positive reviews and 3 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 | 5/16/2023 |
| Franchise | ST Sinovar |
| Developer | ST_Sinovar |
| Publisher | ST_Sinovar |
| Steam App Id | 2098870 |
9. Accident: The Pilot
Become a journalist who researches old car accident cases. Help victims and perform first aid, obtain evidence and reconstruct the events to discover what really happened.
Accident: The Pilot has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 552 positive reviews and 252 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Accident: The Pilot on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/16/2020 |
| Franchise | Duality Games |
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| Steam App Id | 1292910 |
10. InMind VR
InMind is a short scientific adventure with arcade elements designed for the Oculus VR. Submerge into the microworld and experience the miracles of the human mind.
InMind VR has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 431 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 338 positive reviews and 93 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 InMind VR on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 567 | 10/8/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 128 | 8/27/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 3/1/2019 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/9/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/11/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/23/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/14/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/16/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/16/2020 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/19/2015 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/22/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/2/2022 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/17/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/11/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/31/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/28/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/3/2015 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/11/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/4/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/24/2022 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 13). Tell Me Why on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). When the Darkness comes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Destinies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). Inspector Schmidt - The Ebbing - Prolog on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 13). Bakery Magnate: Beginning on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). Replikant Chat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 21). Gods of Savvarah | Part I on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). Accident: The Pilot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). InMind VR on Steam. Steam Store.