Best Quick-Time Events Games on Steam
Steam currently has 848 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 5/7/2025.
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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 73,048 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,062 positive reviews and 1,986 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 247,162 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 237,518 positive reviews and 9,644 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 | Tomb Raider |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 203160 |
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 12,360 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,041 positive reviews and 319 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 |
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 31,527 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,415 positive reviews and 1,112 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 |
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 135,697 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,633 positive reviews and 8,064 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 | 2/9/2016 |
| Franchise | Tomb Raider |
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| Steam App Id | 391220 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,431 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,522 positive reviews and 909 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,881 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,460 positive reviews and 5,421 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).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,124 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,094 positive reviews and 30 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,071 positive reviews and 29 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 |
| Developer | Lepioid LLC |
| Publisher | Aether Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3463050 |
10. 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 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 690 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 672 positive reviews and 18 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.
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| 142 | 4/24/2012 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,368 | 3/4/2013 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 213 | 10/24/2024 | 95 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 65 | 12/17/2013 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,847 | 2/9/2016 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 11/25/2014 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 839 | 2/27/2014 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 7/26/2024 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 4/1/2025 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,627 | 4/21/2025 | 91 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 67 | 10/13/2021 | 90 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 10/14/2011 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 8/8/2017 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/13/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/23/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/8/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 1/8/2025 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/8/2015 | 87 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 6/2/2022 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/16/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 8). SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). The Walking Dead: Season Two on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 8). Rise of the Tomb Raider™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Tales from the Borderlands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 6). Resident Evil 4 (2005) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 2). Commando Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 11). Dreams of Aether on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Cornerpond on Steam. Steam Store.