Free Story Rich Games on Steam
Steam currently has 20,188 Story Rich 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 Story Rich game rankings were last updated on 6/13/2025.
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1. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Bongo Cat holds the #1 spot for "best free Story Rich game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,779 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,244 positive reviews and 535 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 | 3/5/2025 |
| Developer | Marcel Zurawka |
| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
2. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !
Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,825 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,967 positive reviews and 15,858 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 4/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2923300 |
3. Overwatch® 2
Overwatch 2 is a critically acclaimed, team-based shooter game set in an optimistic future with an evolving roster of heroes. Team up with friends and jump in today.
Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 25, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 343,961 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,385 positive reviews and 261,576 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Overwatch® 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/10/2023 |
| Franchise | Blizzard |
| Developer | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
| Publisher | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2357570 |
4. Limbus Company
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.
Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,036 positive reviews and 10,331 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 Limbus Company on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/26/2023 |
| Developer | ProjectMoon |
| Publisher | ProjectMoon |
| Steam App Id | 1973530 |
5. Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.
Wuthering Waves has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,552 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,215 positive reviews and 1,337 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 Wuthering Waves on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/28/2025 |
| Developer | KURO GAMES |
| Publisher | KURO GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 3513350 |
6. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,429 positive reviews and 2,709 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 not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
7. STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG that puts you at the center of your own story-driven saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles in the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films.
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,001 positive reviews and 7,104 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 STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/21/2020 |
| Franchise | BioWare EA |
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| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1286830 |
8. STALCRAFT: X
STALCRAFT: X is the largest open-world online game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Explore the world full of mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable emotions guaranteed.
STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,032 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,747 positive reviews and 19,285 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 STALCRAFT: X on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. The First Descendant
The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Become a Descendant. Fight for the survival of humanity. Descendants have unique abilities to tackle both solo and co-op missions. Up to 4 players use varied mechanics to defeat giant bosses. BE THE FIRST DESCENDANT!
The First Descendant has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 103,693 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,621 positive reviews and 45,072 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run The First Descendant on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/30/2024 |
| Developer | NEXON Games Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | NEXON |
| Steam App Id | 2074920 |
10. Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 is an award-winning online roleplaying game with fast-paced action combat, deep character customization, and no subscription fee required. Choose from an arsenal of professions and weapons, explore a vast open world, compete in PVP modes and more. Join over 16 million players now!
Guild Wars 2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,671 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,252 positive reviews and 2,419 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 Guild Wars 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 142,635 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 81,026 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,307 | 8/10/2023 | 25 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,811 | 2/26/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,592 | 4/28/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,895 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,171 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,260 | 12/9/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,960 | 6/30/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,542 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,427 | 11/15/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,345 | 5/21/2025 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,301 | 10/15/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,211 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,823 | 7/28/2021 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,375 | 10/14/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,782 | 4/28/2025 | 38 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,493 | 8/10/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,240 | 8/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,051 | 2/24/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 12). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 13). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 13). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 13). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 13). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 10). STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 11). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 10). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Guild Wars 2 on Steam. Steam Store.