Best Dynamic Narration Games on Steam

Steam currently has 570 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 12/5/2024.

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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.

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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 34,472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,657 positive reviews and 815 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.

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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 24,504 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,653 positive reviews and 851 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $12.49 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 $12.49
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.

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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 143,368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 136,816 positive reviews and 6,552 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.

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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 37,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,388 positive reviews and 1,712 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.

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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 39,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,324 positive reviews and 1,940 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 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 $2.99
Release Date 5/22/2013
Developer Techland
Publisher Techland Publishing
Steam App Id 204450

6. 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.

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Drova - Forsaken Kin 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 3,957 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,828 positive reviews and 129 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

7. 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.

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Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition 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 3,861 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,728 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

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.

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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 44,659 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,291 positive reviews and 3,368 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.

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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 440 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 430 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.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 4/13/2022
Developer Wirion
Publisher 7DOTS
Steam App Id 1769320

10. Road 96 🛣️

Hitchhike your way to freedom in this crazy procedurally generated road trip. No one's road is the same!

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Road 96 🛣️ 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 19,582 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,959 positive reviews and 1,623 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 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 $4.99
Release Date 8/16/2021
Franchise Deep Silver
Developer Digixart
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Steam App Id 1466640

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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Road 96 🛣️ on Steam. Steam Store.

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