Best Quick-Time Events Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,142 Quick-Time Events 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. Quick-Time Events game rankings were last updated on 3/16/2026.
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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 78,862 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,751 positive reviews and 2,111 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.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/24/2012 |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 207610 |
2. Tomb Raider Game of the Year
Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.
Tomb Raider Game of the Year 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 262,792 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 252,441 positive reviews and 10,351 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2013 |
| Franchise | Tomb Raider |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 203160 |
3. 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 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,458 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,309 positive reviews and 1,149 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).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/17/2013 |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 261030 |
4. 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 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,908 positive reviews and 431 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 | 10/24/2024 |
| Franchise | SEGA |
| Developer | Sonic Team |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 2513280 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 149,876 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 141,094 positive reviews and 8,782 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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).
| Steam Price | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 2/9/2016 |
| Franchise | Tomb Raider |
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| Steam App Id | 391220 |
6. Cornerpond
A chill idle-fishing desktop toy in the corner of your screen. Buy upgrades, catch rare fish, and customize your avatar at your own pace!
Cornerpond 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 2,563 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,490 positive reviews and 73 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, it is not possible to play or run Cornerpond on the Steam Deck.
7. Stellar Blade™
Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.
Stellar Blade™ has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,017 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,057 positive reviews and 4,960 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 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 | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 6/11/2025 |
| Franchise | PlayStation Studios™ |
| Developer | SHIFT UP Corporation |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3489700 |
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 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,939 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86,338 positive reviews and 5,601 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. 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 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,287 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,181 positive reviews and 1,106 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 Tales from the Borderlands on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/25/2014 |
| Franchise | Borderlands Franchise |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 330830 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,800 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,744 positive reviews and 56 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.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2025 |
| Franchise | Aether Studios |
| Developer | Lepioid LLC |
| Publisher | Aether Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3463050 |
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| 303 | 4/24/2012 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,603 | 3/4/2013 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 12/17/2013 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 88 | 10/24/2024 | 94 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,495 | 2/9/2016 | 93 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 174 | 4/21/2025 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,393 | 6/11/2025 | 93 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,590 | 2/28/2014 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 11/25/2014 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/1/2025 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 7/26/2024 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 10/14/2011 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 10/13/2021 | 90 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/13/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/23/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 8/8/2017 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/8/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 2/13/2026 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 3/5/2026 | 89 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 1/7/2025 | 89 | $13.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 26). Tomb Raider Game of the Year on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 18). The Walking Dead: Season Two on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 27). SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). Rise of the Tomb Raider™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 27). Cornerpond on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 26). Stellar Blade™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 18). Resident Evil 4 (2005) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 26). Tales from the Borderlands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 27). Dreams of Aether on Steam. Steam Store.