Free Story Rich Games on Steam
Steam currently has 23,255 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 12/18/2025.
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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 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,451 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,562 positive reviews and 1,889 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 |
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| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
2. Where Winds Meet
Where Winds Meet is an epic Wuxia open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China at the tenth century. Players will assume the role of a young sword master as they embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of their own identity. Let the wind carry your legend on an epic journey to the East!
Where Winds Meet has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,838 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,191 positive reviews and 9,647 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 Where Winds Meet on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/14/2025 |
| Developer | Everstone Studio |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 3564740 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94,710 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,663 positive reviews and 17,047 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 |
4. 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 26, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 363,877 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94,545 positive reviews and 269,332 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 |
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 73, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,365 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,288 positive reviews and 23,077 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. 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 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 86,616 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,657 positive reviews and 11,959 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. Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Umamusume: Pretty Derby, winner of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, is ready to race! Scout featured trainees and supporters as you navigate the immersive sports life simulation through the game's in-depth training system and top-of-the-line 3D graphics!
Umamusume: Pretty Derby has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,374 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,762 positive reviews and 2,612 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 Umamusume: Pretty Derby on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/25/2025 |
| Developer | Cygames, Inc. |
| Publisher | Cygames, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3224770 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,680 positive reviews and 3,065 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 |
9. 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 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,512 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,249 positive reviews and 3,263 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 Wuthering Waves on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/28/2025 |
| Developer | KURO GAMES |
| Publisher | KURO GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 3513350 |
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 25,247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,403 positive reviews and 2,844 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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| 144,153 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 78,289 | 11/14/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 43,568 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30,922 | 8/10/2023 | 26 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26,844 | 12/9/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,278 | 2/26/2023 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,100 | 6/25/2025 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,132 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,499 | 4/28/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,381 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,751 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,774 | 7/4/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,665 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,201 | 10/15/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,843 | 10/9/2025 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,719 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,229 | 1/8/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,844 | 4/28/2025 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,842 | 10/14/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,006 | 7/28/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Where Winds Meet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Guild Wars 2 on Steam. Steam Store.