Best Quick-Time Events Games on Steam
Steam currently has 593 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 4/18/2024.
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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 67,195 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,308 positive reviews and 1,887 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
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 232,228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 223,253 positive reviews and 8,975 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 | 3/4/2013 |
Franchise | Eidos Montréal |
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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 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,562 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,489 positive reviews and 1,073 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. 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 #4 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,050 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,241 positive reviews and 809 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).
Steam Price | $19.99 |
Release Date | 11/25/2014 |
Franchise | Borderlands Franchise |
Developer | Telltale Games |
Publisher | 2K |
Steam App Id | 330830 |
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 125,424 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 117,868 positive reviews and 7,556 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).
Steam Price | $29.99 |
Release Date | 1/28/2016 |
Franchise | Eidos Montréal |
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Steam App Id | 391220 |
6. 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 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,919 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,663 positive reviews and 5,256 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Resident Evil 4 (2005) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. THE IDOLM@STER STARLIT SEASON
THE IDOLM@STER STARLIT SEASON has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,320 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,087 positive reviews and 233 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.
Release Date | 10/13/2021 |
Steam App Id | 1046480 |
8. Costume Quest
A Halloween adventure from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions.
Costume Quest has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,744 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,500 positive reviews and 244 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, it is possible to play Costume Quest on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $9.99 |
Release Date | 10/14/2011 |
Developer | Double Fine Productions |
Publisher | Double Fine Productions |
Steam App Id | 115100 |
9. Jerma & Otto: The Curse of the Late Streamer
Jerma985 is late for his stream, again, and it's up to you to help him get ready!
Jerma & Otto: The Curse of the Late Streamer has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 458 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Jerma & Otto: The Curse of the Late Streamer on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 10/8/2021 |
Developer | William Enders |
Publisher | Cool Computer Zone |
Steam App Id | 1669490 |
10. Batman: The Enemy Within - The Telltale Series
In this latest chapter from the award-winning studio behind Batman - The Telltale Series, both Bruce Wayne and Batman will be forced into precarious new roles. The Riddler has returned to terrorize Gotham City, but his gruesome puzzles merely foreshadow an even greater crisis.
Batman: The Enemy Within - The Telltale Series has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,112 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,427 positive reviews and 685 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 not possible to play or run Batman: The Enemy Within - The Telltale Series on the Steam Deck.
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62 | 4/24/2012 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
181 | 3/4/2013 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
78 | 12/17/2013 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
20 | 11/25/2014 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
421 | 1/28/2016 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
453 | 2/27/2014 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | ||
24 | 10/13/2021 | 91 | ??? | Steam Charts | ||
3 | 10/14/2011 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 10/8/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
40 | 8/8/2017 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 1/13/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 11/24/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
10 | 6/2/2022 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 5/16/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 4/8/2015 | 87 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 6/3/2022 | 87 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 10/6/2017 | 87 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | ||
71 | 6/18/2020 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
78 | 10/15/2021 | 86 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | ||
3 | 11/19/2013 | 86 | ??? | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). Rise of the Tomb Raider™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 16). Resident Evil 4 (2005) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). THE IDOLM@STER STARLIT SEASON on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Costume Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 24). Jerma & Otto: The Curse of the Late Streamer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). Batman: The Enemy Within - The Telltale Series on Steam. Steam Store.