Free Narrative Games on Steam
Steam currently has 814 Narrative 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 Narrative game rankings were last updated on 2/5/2026.
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1. Katawa Shoujo
Katawa Shoujo is a romantic visual novel set in the fictional Japanese Yamaku High School for disabled children. Hisao's congenital heart defect forces him to move to a new school. Despite his difficulties, Hisao is able to find friends—and perhaps love, if he plays his cards right.
Katawa Shoujo holds the #1 spot for "best free Narrative game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,947 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,836 positive reviews and 111 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 8/15/2024 |
| Developer | Four Leaf Studios |
| Publisher | Four Leaf Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3068300 |
2. Strongblade - Puzzle Quest and Match-3 Adventure
Strongblade is a match-3 puzzle game where you play as Sean the Mouse. Travel through a captivating world filled with puzzles, outsmart cunning villains, befriend charming animals, and build unique camps.
Strongblade - Puzzle Quest and Match-3 Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Narrative games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 653 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 542 positive reviews and 111 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 Strongblade - Puzzle Quest and Match-3 Adventure on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/14/2023 |
| Franchise | MatryoshkaGames |
| Developer | Dekovir |
| Publisher | Matryoshka |
| Steam App Id | 2430830 |
3. Moral Dilemma: The Interview
A fourth-wall-breaking narrative adventure. It’s interview day, and you really need this job—enough to ignore the talking printer, the anomaly corridor, and the ridiculous life-or-death trials your interviewer keeps putting you in. But deep down, you know... something here is very, very wrong.
Moral Dilemma: The Interview has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Narrative games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 941 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 801 positive reviews and 140 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 Moral Dilemma: The Interview on the Steam Deck.
4. If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers
If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers is a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with horror elements that explores the stories of four characters in a masked ball taking place aboard a train in the late 1920s.
If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Narrative games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,489 positive reviews and 99 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 9/21/2021 |
| Developer | Dead Idle Games |
| Publisher | Dead Idle Games |
| Steam App Id | 1603980 |
5. Descent: Legends of the Dark
To play the Descent: Legends of the Dark board game, one player must download the free Descent: Legends of the Dark app on a compatible device. This companion app determines the setup of each quest, tracks your party’s inventory, skills, progress, and resolves combat while telling a narrative story.
Descent: Legends of the Dark has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Narrative games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 245 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Descent: Legends of the Dark on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/6/2021 |
| Developer | Fantasy Flight Games |
| Publisher | Fantasy Flight Games |
| Steam App Id | 1611070 |
6. How Fish Is Made
Are sardines trustworthy? Are you? Do you want to be? How Fish is Made is a janky little jaunt through the world of surrealist storytelling. Now featuring a Katamari-like DLC!
How Fish Is Made has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Narrative games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,291 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,033 positive reviews and 258 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 1/14/2022 |
| Franchise | CRITICAL REFLEX |
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| Steam App Id | 1854430 |
7. Decay of Logos
Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.
Decay of Logos has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Narrative games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 151 positive reviews and 131 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 | 8/30/2019 |
| Developer | Amplify Creations |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 759570 |
8. Asfalia: The Cranky Volcano
In this moving and whimsical adventure game, explore Asfalia, a magical world threatened by a volcano. Join Charlie as you meet amazing characters, solve fun puzzles, and collect beautiful stickers along the way! A captivating story-driven game suitable for all ages.
Asfalia: The Cranky Volcano has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Narrative games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
9. Creepy Waves FM: Bugs Fixer
A young and promising boy applies for a job at a AAA game development company. As he starts working night shifts on probation, he experiences a series of events that could lead to no good. As the story unfolds, you will be able to choose what you would do in his place.
Creepy Waves FM: Bugs Fixer has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Narrative games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94 positive reviews and 25 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 Creepy Waves FM: Bugs Fixer on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/27/2024 |
| Developer | shipscaptainindie |
| Publisher | shipscaptainindie |
| Steam App Id | 3015460 |
10. Project Homecoming Haven
Embark on a heartwarming journey as a home cleaning specialist.
Project Homecoming Haven has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Narrative games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80 positive reviews and 11 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 Project Homecoming Haven on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/31/2026 |
| Franchise | Toge Productions |
| Developer | Toge Productions |
| Publisher | Toge Productions |
| Steam App Id | 4096580 |
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| 101 | 8/15/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 69 | 9/14/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 1/31/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/21/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 8/6/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 1/14/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/30/2019 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/23/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/27/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/31/2026 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/22/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/7/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/16/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/14/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/25/2025 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/2/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/17/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/13/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/29/2026 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/14/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 5). Katawa Shoujo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 4). Strongblade - Puzzle Quest and Match-3 Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). Moral Dilemma: The Interview on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 24). If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 10). Descent: Legends of the Dark on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). How Fish Is Made on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 29). Decay of Logos on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 17). Asfalia: The Cranky Volcano on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 31). Creepy Waves FM: Bugs Fixer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 4). Project Homecoming Haven on Steam. Steam Store.