Best Quick-Time Events Games on Steam

1. The Walking Dead

A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.

The Walking Dead holds the #1 spot for "best Quick-Time Events game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,862 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,878 positive reviews and 1,984 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

2. Tomb Raider

Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

Tomb Raider has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 246,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 236,734 positive reviews and 9,621 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

3. SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS

Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,198 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,887 positive reviews and 311 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.

4. The Walking Dead: Season Two

The Walking Dead: Season Two continues the story of Clementine, a young girl orphaned by the undead apocalypse. Left to fend for herself, she has been forced to learn how to survive in a world gone mad.

The Walking Dead: Season Two has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,353 positive reviews and 1,110 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 The Walking Dead: Season Two on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

5. Tales from the Borderlands

Tales from the Borderlands is a five-part episodic game set on the unforgiving world of Pandora between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. This is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.

Tales from the Borderlands has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,483 positive reviews and 889 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tales from the Borderlands on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

6. Rise of the Tomb Raider™

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.

Rise of the Tomb Raider™ has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 135,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,107 positive reviews and 8,068 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rise of the Tomb Raider™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

7. Dreams of Aether

A collection of dozens of Aether-flavored microgames! Dive into the Dreams of Aether, where everyone is trapped in a never-ending nightmare! Meet some of the strangest characters Aether has to offer!

Dreams of Aether has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 972 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 953 positive reviews and 19 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

8. Resident Evil 4 (2005)

(Release: 2014) Special agent Leon S. Kennedy is sent on a mission to rescue the U.S. President’s daughter who has been kidnapped.

Resident Evil 4 (2005) has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,956 positive reviews and 5,414 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Resident Evil 4 (2005) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

9. Commando Collection

A reboot of classic 2D side-scrolling shooters, featuring a new Survival Mode and Workshop system. Fight as a WWII Allied soldier across diverse battlefields with imaginative weapons. Survival Mode brings fresh enemies, epic bosses, and new challenges—relive childhood memories with a twist!

Commando Collection has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,098 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,070 positive reviews and 28 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

10. THE IDOLM@STER STARLIT SEASON

THE IDOLM@STER STARLIT SEASON has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,571 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,288 positive reviews and 283 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 to play and is not available to play on Windows, Mac OS, or Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run THE IDOLM@STER STARLIT SEASON on the Steam Deck.