Best Dynamic Narration Games on Steam
Steam currently has 463 Dynamic Narration 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. Dynamic Narration game rankings were last updated on 4/27/2024.
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1. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy holds the #1 spot for "best Dynamic Narration game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,297 positive reviews and 695 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.89 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.89 |
| Release Date | 4/9/2019 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 787480 |
2. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series
The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes.
The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,757 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,097 positive reviews and 660 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 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 | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 10/29/2020 |
| Franchise | Skybound Games |
| Developer | Skybound Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 1449690 |
3. Bastion
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Bastion has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,658 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,993 positive reviews and 1,665 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bastion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2011 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 107100 |
4. 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 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 113,343 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107,548 positive reviews and 5,795 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 6/18/2020 |
| Developer | Quantic Dream |
| Publisher | Quantic Dream |
| Steam App Id | 1222140 |
5. Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws.
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,776 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,971 positive reviews and 1,805 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 5/22/2013 |
| Developer | Techland |
| Publisher | Techland Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 204450 |
6. Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition
A classic platform with a twist: A dynamic soundtrack and funny lyrics that sings the player's actions and responds to what is happening during the adventure.
Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,643 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,521 positive reviews and 122 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/24/2016 |
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| Steam App Id | 389170 |
7. The Stanley Parable
The Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end.
The Stanley Parable has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,977 positive reviews and 3,350 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2013 |
| Developer | Galactic Cafe |
| Publisher | Galactic Cafe |
| Steam App Id | 221910 |
8. Athanasy
Deep beneath the surface of the dead Earth, the City, the last refuge of humanity, hides. Engineering genius and efforts of all mankind; a giant structure of steel, concrete, and biopolymers. It keeps the remnants of civilization one step away from total extinction.
Athanasy has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 397 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 387 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
9. When the Darkness comes
When the Darkness comes is a walking simulator whose glitchy and dark tale tries to illustrate the hardships of depression and anxiety through a variety of imaginary digital landscapes.
When the Darkness comes has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,171 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,537 positive reviews and 634 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play When the Darkness comes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Betrayal At Club Low
Tonight you're on a rescue mission, infiltrating a nightclub that was once a coffin factory. Will you succeed? Will you fail? Or will your night take an unexpected detour? Roll the Pizza Dice and find out!
Betrayal At Club Low has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 425 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 412 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 9/9/2022 |
| Franchise | Cosmo D Studios |
| Developer | Cosmo D Studios |
| Publisher | Cosmo D Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1885750 |
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 | 2,622 | 4/9/2019 | 95 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 559 | 10/29/2020 | 94 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 8/16/2011 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,471 | 6/18/2020 | 94 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 62 | 5/22/2013 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/24/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 10/17/2013 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/13/2022 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 3/1/2019 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/9/2022 | 89 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 8/16/2021 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/4/2022 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/9/2015 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 127 | 8/17/2023 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/7/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/27/2022 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 9/2/2016 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 5/1/2020 | 88 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/15/2020 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Bastion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 17). Detroit: Become Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Call of Juarez: Gunslinger on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 8). Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). The Stanley Parable on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Athanasy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 11). When the Darkness comes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). Betrayal At Club Low on Steam. Steam Store.