Best Narration Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,223 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. Narration game rankings were last updated on 5/3/2024.
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1. Firework
An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering.
Firework holds the #1 spot for "best Narration game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,377 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,593 positive reviews and 784 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Firework on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 2/4/2021 |
| Developer | Shiying Studio |
| Publisher | Gamera Games |
| Steam App Id | 1288310 |
2. Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Baldur's Gate 3 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 604,571 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 585,098 positive reviews and 19,473 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 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 | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1086940 |
3. BattleBlock Theater®
Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.
BattleBlock Theater® has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,039 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,108 positive reviews and 1,931 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 | 5/15/2014 |
| Franchise | The Behemoth |
| Developer | The Behemoth |
| Publisher | The Behemoth |
| Steam App Id | 238460 |
4. There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
There is no game. So don't go messing things up by clicking everywhere. You don’t want to be kicked out of your video game world, do you? Of course not!
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,825 positive reviews and 451 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 8/6/2020 |
| Developer | Draw Me A Pixel |
| Publisher | Draw Me A Pixel |
| Steam App Id | 1240210 |
5. Word Game: Episode 0
Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win!
Word Game: Episode 0 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,446 positive reviews and 52 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Word Game: Episode 0 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Riddle Joker
For decades, superpowers and psychic abilities were thought to be mere science fiction, but the discovery of a certain particle called the "Astron" at the end of the 20th century proved to the world that these wondrous phenomena were real.
Riddle Joker has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,738 positive reviews and 65 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $20.29 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Riddle Joker on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $20.29 |
| Release Date | 12/18/2020 |
| Franchise | 株式会社HIKARI FIELD |
| Developer | Yuzusoft |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1277930 |
7. The Last Campfire
The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.
The Last Campfire has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,051 positive reviews and 207 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 | 10/7/2021 |
| Developer | Hello Games |
| Publisher | Hello Games |
| Steam App Id | 990630 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,746 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,086 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 |
9. Bugsnax
Catch mysterious living snacks and feed them to your friends in this unusual island adventure!
Bugsnax has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,763 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,655 positive reviews and 108 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 4/28/2022 |
| Developer | Young Horses |
| Publisher | Young Horses |
| Steam App Id | 674140 |
10. Class of '09: The Re-Up
The REJECTION SIM returns! Explore a slice of chaotic life in late 2000's American high school as you assume the role of Nicole once again. A 100% fully voiced VN presenting as the most culturally accurate period piece in the history of gaming.
Class of '09: The Re-Up has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,067 positive reviews and 27 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 not possible to play or run Class of '09: The Re-Up on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/2/2023 |
| Developer | SBN3 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2318310 |
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 | 37 | 2/4/2021 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 32,019 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 84 | 5/15/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 8/6/2020 | 95 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 81 | 12/18/2020 | 95 | $20.29 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 10/7/2021 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 319 | 10/29/2020 | 94 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 99 | 4/28/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 6/2/2023 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 4/24/2017 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/18/2020 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 9/15/2022 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 8/16/2011 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 623 | 6/18/2020 | 94 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/22/2022 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 100 | 5/22/2013 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/24/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 9/24/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 11/5/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Firework on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). BattleBlock Theater® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 17). There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). Word Game: Episode 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Riddle Joker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 8). The Last Campfire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 8). Bugsnax on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). Class of '09: The Re-Up on Steam. Steam Store.