Free Story Rich Games on Steam
Steam currently has 23,675 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 1/26/2026.
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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 87,151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,137 positive reviews and 2,014 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 98,377 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86,417 positive reviews and 11,960 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. Heartopia
Welcome to Heartopia, a multiplayer life simulation game crafted for creativity, freedom, and peace. Build your dream home, explore a wide range of hobbies, and forge warm connections with friends in a town full of endless possibilities.
Heartopia has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,830 positive reviews and 1,225 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 | 1/17/2026 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | XD |
| Publisher | XD |
| Steam App Id | 4025700 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94,993 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,824 positive reviews and 17,169 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 |
5. 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 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,824 positive reviews and 12,099 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 |
6. 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 27, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 368,211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 97,183 positive reviews and 271,028 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92,272 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,203 positive reviews and 24,069 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).
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 18,817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,101 positive reviews and 5,716 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,092 positive reviews and 3,133 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 |
10. 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 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,565 positive reviews and 3,022 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 |
More Free Story Rich Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Story Rich games available on Steam.
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| 161,789 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 55,294 | 11/14/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 50,197 | 1/17/2026 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41,658 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26,969 | 2/26/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25,744 | 8/10/2023 | 27 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,829 | 12/9/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,178 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,179 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,930 | 6/25/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,921 | 4/28/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,658 | 7/4/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,179 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,429 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,410 | 1/8/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,232 | 10/15/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,515 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,845 | 10/14/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,558 | 7/28/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,455 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). Where Winds Meet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). Heartopia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). Torchlight: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.