Best Lore-Rich Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,155 Lore-Rich 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. Lore-Rich game rankings were last updated on 1/20/2026.
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1. A Date with Death
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.
A Date with Death holds the #1 spot for "best Lore-Rich game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,395 positive reviews and 244 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. At the moment, it is possible to play A Date with Death on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/7/2023 |
| Franchise | Two and a Half Studios |
| Developer | Two and a Half Studios |
| Publisher | Two and a Half Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2415010 |
2. Threefold Recital
Threefold Recital is set in an oriental fantasy world where the metropolis of Bluescales faces turmoil after a long golden age. The mix of magic, modern, and ancient technologies challenges governance, while tensions between humans, beastlings, and dragons grow. In the shadows, a crisis looms...
Threefold Recital has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,079 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,005 positive reviews and 74 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 Threefold Recital on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 1/13/2025 |
| Franchise | indienova |
| Developer | Everscape Games |
| Publisher | indienova |
| Steam App Id | 3084280 |
3. 东北之夏
DongBeiZhiXia (a summer in the northeast of China)is a free visual novel, which tells the story that the protagonist followed parents' wishes to make one's living in Shenyang, met two online anchors Huniu and Daojiang by chance, and experience affairs one after another with Shamate.
东北之夏 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,149 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,861 positive reviews and 288 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
4. Picayune Dreams
Picayune Dreams is a roguelike blend of bullet heaven horde survival, and bullet hell gameplay. Adrift across the endless void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherwordly creatures. Uncover a mysterious and surreal story. And don't forget. You mu [TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED...]
Picayune Dreams has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,054 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,006 positive reviews and 48 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Picayune Dreams on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 12/4/2023 |
| Franchise | 2 Left Thumbs |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | 2 Left Thumbs |
| Steam App Id | 2088840 |
5. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,286 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,382 positive reviews and 904 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
6. Murders on the Yangtze River
"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.
Murders on the Yangtze River has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,420 positive reviews and 572 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Murders on the Yangtze River on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 1/30/2024 |
| Developer | OMEGAMES STUDIO |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1746030 |
7. BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IT
A BRAZILIAN BOOMER SHOOTER GAME MADE USING THE ID TECH 2 ENGINE! SHOOT, JUMP, EMBARK ON A JOURNEY THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF RIO DE JANEIRO, HELL AND EVEN HEAVEN! SAVE BRAZIL!
BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IT has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,275 positive reviews and 117 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IT on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 246,856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 236,203 positive reviews and 10,653 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 | 4/24/2025 |
| Franchise | Kepler Interactive |
| Developer | Sandfall Interactive |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1903340 |
10. Scarlet Hollow
Your aunt’s dead, your cousin hates you, and you’re stuck in the dead-end town of Scarlet Hollow. Choose your path through a branching narrative so dense that you'll see less than 1/5 of the game on a single playthrough. You won't be able to save everyone. Good luck, and welcome home.
Scarlet Hollow has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,772 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,706 positive reviews and 66 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 6/11/2021 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publisher | Black Tabby Games |
| Steam App Id | 1609230 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 1/13/2025 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 1/9/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 12/4/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 99 | 10/23/2023 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 297 | 1/30/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 9/17/2025 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 11/17/2017 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,350 | 4/24/2025 | 95 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 6/11/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 47 | 6/15/2021 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 11/20/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 8/30/2022 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,104 | 11/10/2011 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 2/6/2025 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,060 | 4/11/2016 | 93 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/31/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,977 | 3/31/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/8/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 20). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 20). A Date with Death on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). Threefold Recital on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 4). 东北之夏 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Picayune Dreams on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 21). Murders on the Yangtze River on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 20). BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 9). Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 21). Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Scarlet Hollow on Steam. Steam Store.