Best Dynamic Narration Games on Steam
Steam currently has 580 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 1/8/2025.
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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 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,263 positive reviews and 825 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. 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 | $29.99 |
| 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 25,324 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,442 positive reviews and 882 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 149,888 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 143,199 positive reviews and 6,689 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 |
4. Bastion
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Bastion has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,194 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,478 positive reviews and 1,716 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 |
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 39,570 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,619 positive reviews and 1,951 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 3,913 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,780 positive reviews and 133 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 |
| Franchise | Nuuvem Publishing |
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| Steam App Id | 389170 |
7. Drova - Forsaken Kin
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
Drova - Forsaken Kin has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,019 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,825 positive reviews and 194 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Drova - Forsaken Kin on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2024 |
| Franchise | DECK13 Interactive |
| Developer | Just2D |
| Publisher | Deck13 |
| Steam App Id | 1585180 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,754 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,380 positive reviews and 3,374 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 442 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 432 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.
10. Reverse: 1999
Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. As the Timekeeper, the observer of eras, you will embark on a journey across time and space, from the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, uncovering the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999.
Reverse: 1999 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,372 positive reviews and 73 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 not possible to play or run Reverse: 1999 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/8/2024 |
| Developer | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Publisher | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 3092660 |
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| 1,344 | 4/9/2019 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 675 | 10/29/2020 | 94 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,173 | 6/18/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 8/16/2011 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 83 | 5/22/2013 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 3/24/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 292 | 10/15/2024 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 10/17/2013 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/13/2022 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,486 | 10/8/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 8/16/2021 | 90 | $19.96 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/9/2022 | 90 | $6.69 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 3/1/2019 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/4/2022 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/27/2022 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/7/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/14/2023 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/24/2022 | 88 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/9/2015 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Detroit: Become Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Bastion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 2). Call of Juarez: Gunslinger on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Drova - Forsaken Kin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). The Stanley Parable on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). Athanasy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.