Free Story Rich Games on Steam
Steam currently has 17,263 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 11/20/2024.
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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, 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 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,297 positive reviews and 8,746 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. 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 22, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 313,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,655 positive reviews and 247,013 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 |
3. 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 84, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,486 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,620 positive reviews and 5,866 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 |
4. STALCRAFT: X
STALCRAFT: X is the largest online game set in the open world of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Dive into this universe, filled with mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable experiences are guaranteed!
STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,956 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,293 positive reviews and 14,663 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).
5. 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 55, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,336 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,302 positive reviews and 41,034 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 |
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 64,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,353 positive reviews and 2,268 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. Brighter Shores
Brighter Shores is an all new adventure from award winning MMORPG designer Andrew Gower. It is an enchanting point-and-click style RPG with hundreds of hours of gameplay, set in a land of magic and mysteries, with a huge number of professions to try, and something new to find around every corner.
Brighter Shores has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,868 positive reviews and 1,720 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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.
| Release Date | 11/6/2024 |
| Developer | Fen Research Ltd |
| Publisher | Fen Research Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 2791440 |
8. Torchlight: Infinite
The fate of Ember Technology is in your hands. With abounding hero build possibilities, dive into an epic journey with endless loot, adrenaline-pumping fights & new seasonal contents.
Torchlight: Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,508 positive reviews and 3,958 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 Torchlight: Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/10/2023 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | XD |
| Publisher | XD |
| Steam App Id | 1974050 |
9. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,298 positive reviews and 6,837 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 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Age of Empires Franchise |
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| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 933110 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,996 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,465 positive reviews and 531 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 |
More Free Story Rich Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Story Rich games available on Steam.
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| 232,188 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29,746 | 8/10/2023 | 22 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,310 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,966 | 12/9/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,394 | 6/30/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,419 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,812 | 11/6/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,006 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,829 | 10/15/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,652 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,335 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,883 | 7/28/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,364 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,193 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,849 | 10/14/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,822 | 8/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,487 | 11/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,430 | 4/2/2024 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,414 | 6/2/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,387 | 12/24/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Brighter Shores on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Torchlight: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.