Best Cinematic Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,352 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 2/15/2026.
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1. Dispatch
Dispatch is a superhero workplace comedy where choices matter. Manage a dysfunctional team of misfit heroes and strategize who to send to emergencies around the city, all while balancing office politics, personal relationships, and your own quest to become a hero. All episodes out now!
Dispatch 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 162,226 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 158,575 positive reviews and 3,651 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 10/22/2025 |
| Developer | AdHoc Studio |
| Publisher | AdHoc Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2592160 |
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.
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 38,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,655 positive reviews and 821 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. 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.
Resident Evil 4 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 218,297 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 211,532 positive reviews and 6,765 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 3/24/2023 |
| Franchise | Capcom |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2050650 |
4. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Pineapple on pizza 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 25,339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,768 positive reviews and 571 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 |
5. 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.
INSIDE 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 72,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,609 positive reviews and 2,198 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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.
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.
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 225,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 216,702 positive reviews and 8,576 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 | 6/18/2020 |
| Developer | Quantic Dream |
| Publisher | Quantic Dream |
| Steam App Id | 1222140 |
7. Tomb Raider Game of the Year
Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.
Tomb Raider Game of the Year 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 261,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 250,784 positive reviews and 10,304 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2013 |
| Franchise | Tomb Raider |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 203160 |
8. The Children of Clay
The Children of Clay is a short stop motion archeology horror game, where you have to study an ancient artefact and discover its dark secret.
The Children of Clay 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 3,400 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,361 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/7/2025 |
| Developer | Balazs Ronyai |
| Publisher | Balazs Ronyai |
| Steam App Id | 3478700 |
9. 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.
SIGNALIS has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,111 positive reviews and 1,032 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 | 10/27/2022 |
| Franchise | Humble Games |
| Developer | rose-engine |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1262350 |
10. 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!
Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,237 positive reviews and 2,851 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 |
More Cinematic Games
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 2,555 | 10/22/2025 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 10/11/2013 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20,261 | 3/24/2023 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 3/28/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 178 | 7/7/2016 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,901 | 6/18/2020 | 95 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,659 | 3/4/2013 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/7/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 92 | 10/27/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 942 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 59 | 12/17/2013 | 95 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 827 | 2/2/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 9/20/2024 | 94 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 9/27/2023 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 6/1/2006 | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 9/15/2022 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,919 | 10/8/2024 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 9/19/2025 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 8/1/2024 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 14). Resident Evil 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 31). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 1). Detroit: Become Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 6). Tomb Raider Game of the Year on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 11). The Children of Clay on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). SIGNALIS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition on Steam. Steam Store.