Best Cinematic Games on Steam

Steam currently has 3,718 Cinematic 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. Cinematic game rankings were last updated on 8/2/2025.

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1. Resident Evil 4

Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

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Resident Evil 4 holds the #1 spot for "best Cinematic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 191,054 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 186,685 positive reviews and 4,369 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $39.99 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 $39.99
Release Date 3/23/2023
Franchise Capcom
Developer CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publisher CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Steam App Id 2050650

2. 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.

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The Wolf Among Us has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,333 positive reviews and 777 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 10/11/2013
Franchise Telltale Games
Developer Telltale
Publisher Telltale
Steam App Id 250320

3. Pineapple on pizza

Can a video game convey a flavor?

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Pineapple on pizza has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,011 positive reviews and 538 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 3/28/2023
Franchise Majorariatto
Developer Majorariatto
Publisher Majorariatto
Steam App Id 2263010

4. INSIDE

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

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INSIDE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,162 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,057 positive reviews and 2,105 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 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 $1.99
Release Date 7/7/2016
Developer Playdead
Publisher Playdead
Steam App Id 304430

5. Tomb Raider

Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

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Tomb Raider has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 250,404 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 240,624 positive reviews and 9,780 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.24 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 $2.24
Release Date 3/4/2013
Franchise Tomb Raider
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 203160

6. Detroit: Become Human

Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.

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Detroit: Become Human has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 177,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 169,812 positive reviews and 7,330 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 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 $11.99
Release Date 6/18/2020
Developer Quantic Dream
Publisher Quantic Dream
Steam App Id 1222140

7. SIGNALIS

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

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SIGNALIS has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,429 positive reviews and 888 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $13.99 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 $13.99
Release Date 10/27/2022
Franchise Humble Games
Developer rose-engine
Publishers
Steam App Id 1262350

8. Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition

Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!

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Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,879 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,162 positive reviews and 2,717 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 Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 9/7/2012
Developer Rocksteady Studios
Publishers
Steam App Id 200260

9. 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.

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The Walking Dead: Season Two has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,000 positive reviews and 1,120 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.74 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 $3.74
Release Date 12/17/2013
Developer Telltale Games
Publisher Skybound Games
Steam App Id 261030

10. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

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Your Only Move Is HUSTLE has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,333 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,119 positive reviews and 1,214 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Your Only Move Is HUSTLE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 2/2/2023
Developer Ivy Sly
Publisher Ivy Sly
Steam App Id 2212330

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). The Wolf Among Us on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 3). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Tomb Raider on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 4). Detroit: Become Human on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). SIGNALIS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). The Walking Dead: Season Two on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 3). Your Only Move Is HUSTLE on Steam. Steam Store.

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