Free Story Rich Games on Steam
Steam currently has 18,475 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 2/18/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Story Rich game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 86,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,618 positive reviews and 15,052 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 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,503 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,805 positive reviews and 7,698 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 |
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 23, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 329,403 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,838 positive reviews and 255,565 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,870 positive reviews and 2,483 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 |
5. 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 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,575 positive reviews and 16,677 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).
6. 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 57, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 98,722 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,445 positive reviews and 42,277 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 |
7. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,645 positive reviews and 559 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 |
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| Publisher | WFS, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1973710 |
8. TRIBE NINE
Defy the madness. Brutal Action RPG "TRIBE NINE" Set in the nation of Neo Tokyo, where absolute madness rules. Here, teens face life-or-death battles, constantly resisting the harsh and unjust world—all in pursuit of reclaiming their lost freedom and dreams.
TRIBE NINE has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68 positive reviews and 61 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 | 2/19/2025 |
| Developer | Akatsuki Games Inc. |
| Publisher | Akatsuki Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2376580 |
9. NGU IDLE
NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!
NGU IDLE has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,319 positive reviews and 485 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play NGU IDLE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. GrandChase
Grand Chase is a free side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Enjoy exciting adventures in dungeons and PvP with unique characters.
GrandChase has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,801 positive reviews and 8,867 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play GrandChase on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 112,788 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,155 | 2/26/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,818 | 8/10/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,869 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,420 | 12/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,118 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,623 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,424 | 2/19/2025 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,339 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,896 | 7/28/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,878 | 10/15/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,211 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,015 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,924 | 10/14/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,338 | 11/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,275 | 2/25/2016 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,205 | 8/17/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,090 | 6/2/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,066 | 12/19/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,043 | 10/8/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). TRIBE NINE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). NGU IDLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). GrandChase on Steam. Steam Store.