Free Story Rich Games on Steam

Steam currently has 17,554 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 12/11/2024.

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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 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 !

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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 83,959 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,603 positive reviews and 14,356 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.

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.

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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 319,241 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,662 positive reviews and 249,579 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. 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!

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The First Descendant has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,739 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,268 positive reviews and 41,471 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

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!

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STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,295 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,159 positive reviews and 15,136 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).

Release Date 12/9/2022
Developer EXBO
Publisher EXBO
Steam App Id 1818450

5. Blender

Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.

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Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,173 positive reviews and 2,326 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

6. 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.

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Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,176 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,896 positive reviews and 7,280 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

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.

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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 64,251 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57,619 positive reviews and 6,632 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
Developers
Publisher Electronic Arts
Steam App Id 1286830

8. 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.

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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,458 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,584 positive reviews and 6,874 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
Developers
Publisher Xbox Game Studios
Steam App Id 933110

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!

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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 11,617 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,151 positive reviews and 466 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).

Release Date 10/1/2019
Developer 4G
Publisher 4G
Steam App Id 1147690

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!

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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 19,290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,146 positive reviews and 2,144 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).

Release Date 8/23/2022
Developer ArenaNet®
Publisher NCSOFT
Steam App Id 1284210

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8/23/2022
87
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10/14/2020
82
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11/15/2021
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61
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Lords Mobile steam charts
1,271
6/2/2019
66
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The Lord of the Rings Online™ steam charts
1,230
6/6/2012
80
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Old School RuneScape steam charts
1,213
2/24/2021
86
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11/20/2014
77
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). NGU IDLE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Guild Wars 2 on Steam. Steam Store.

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