Best Episodic Games on Steam
Steam currently has 430 Episodic games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Episodic game rankings were last updated on 12/11/2024.
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1. The Wolf Among Us
From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.
The Wolf Among Us holds the #1 spot for "best Episodic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,696 positive reviews and 742 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Wolf Among Us on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2013 |
| Franchise | Telltale Games |
| Developer | Telltale |
| Publisher | Telltale |
| Steam App Id | 250320 |
2. The Walking Dead
A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.
The Walking Dead has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Episodic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,964 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,016 positive reviews and 1,948 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/24/2012 |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 207610 |
3. Half-Life 2: Episode Two
Half-Life® 2: Episode Two is the second in a trilogy of new games created by Valve that extends the award-winning and best-selling Half-Life® adventure. As Dr. Gordon Freeman, you were last seen exiting City 17 with Alyx Vance as the Citadel erupted amidst a storm of unknown proportions.
Half-Life 2: Episode Two has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Episodic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,015 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,777 positive reviews and 1,238 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and 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.
4. Life is Strange - Episode 1
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Life is Strange - Episode 1 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Episodic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,964 positive reviews and 6,384 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Life is Strange - Episode 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/29/2015 |
| Franchise | DON'T NOD |
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| Steam App Id | 319630 |
5. The Walking Dead: Season Two
The Walking Dead: Season Two continues the story of Clementine, a young girl orphaned by the undead apocalypse. Left to fend for herself, she has been forced to learn how to survive in a world gone mad.
The Walking Dead: Season Two has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Episodic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,777 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,685 positive reviews and 1,092 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Walking Dead: Season Two on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/17/2013 |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 261030 |
6. Half-Life 2: Episode One
Half-Life 2 has sold over 4 million copies worldwide, and earned over 35 Game of the Year Awards. Episode One is the first in a series of games that reveal the aftermath of Half-Life 2 and launch a journey beyond City 17. Also features two multiplayer games. Half-Life 2 not required.
Half-Life 2: Episode One has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Episodic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,013 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,662 positive reviews and 1,351 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Half-Life 2: Episode One on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Being a DIK - Season 1
Being a DIK is a choice-driven adult Visual Novel focusing on the fun parts of college life. The game is packed with humor, sex, romance, drama and a rich story. Play as a young male attending college at B&R and guide him through the experience.
Being a DIK - Season 1 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Episodic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,093 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,713 positive reviews and 380 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Being a DIK - Season 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $10.49 |
| Release Date | 2/13/2020 |
| Developer | Dr PinkCake |
| Publisher | Dr PinkCake |
| Steam App Id | 1126320 |
8. FreshWomen - Season 1
FreshWomen is a choice-driven adult Visual Novel focusing on the best parts of life. Become a freshman attending Minerva Bay College, romance girls and solve a mysterious incident. Your journey will be filled with comedy, drama, and lots of sex.
FreshWomen - Season 1 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Episodic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,040 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,293 positive reviews and 747 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play FreshWomen - Season 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 8/19/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 1350650 |
9. 9-nine-:Episode 2
It's Sora and Kakeru's time to shine when the action heats up in 9-nine-: Episode 2. Can they take down the murderer before it's too late for them both?
9-nine-:Episode 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Episodic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,379 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,357 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2019 |
| Franchise | 9-nine- Series |
| Developer | PALETTE |
| Publisher | Sekai Project |
| Steam App Id | 1033420 |
10. Tales from the Borderlands
Tales from the Borderlands is a five-part episodic game set on the unforgiving world of Pandora between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. This is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.
Tales from the Borderlands has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Episodic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,693 positive reviews and 841 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tales from the Borderlands on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/25/2014 |
| Franchise | Borderlands Franchise |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 330830 |
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| 132 | 10/11/2013 | 96 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 165 | 4/24/2012 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 10/10/2007 | 95 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 267 | 1/29/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 111 | 12/17/2013 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 6/1/2006 | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 270 | 2/13/2020 | 94 | $10.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 136 | 8/19/2022 | 93 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 8/16/2019 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 11/25/2014 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 7/25/2019 | 93 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 8/13/2018 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 5/15/2015 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 8/31/2017 | 91 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/31/2021 | 90 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/8/2021 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 2/1/2019 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/22/2023 | 90 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | ??? | 1/6/2014 | 90 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 8/8/2017 | 89 | $7.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). The Walking Dead on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Half-Life 2: Episode Two on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). The Walking Dead: Season Two on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Half-Life 2: Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Being a DIK - Season 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). FreshWomen - Season 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). 9-nine-:Episode 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Tales from the Borderlands on Steam. Steam Store.