Best Quick-Time Events Games on Steam

Steam currently has 754 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 12/4/2024.

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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.

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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 71,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,057 positive reviews and 1,950 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.

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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 241,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 231,898 positive reviews and 9,421 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.24 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 $2.24
Release Date 3/4/2013
Franchise Tomb Raider
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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!

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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 9,167 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,954 positive reviews and 213 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.

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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 30,798 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,705 positive reviews and 1,093 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. 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.

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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 17,539 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,698 positive reviews and 841 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

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”.

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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 131,675 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,797 positive reviews and 7,878 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).

7. Commando Collection

Rebooting classic 2D side-scrolling action shooters, this game introduces new enemies and gameplay mechanics. As a WWII Allied soldier, battle across diverse battlefields with advanced, imaginative weapons. Relive childhood memories while facing fresh challenges and epic boss battles!

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Commando Collection 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 921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 903 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.49 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 $3.49
Release Date 7/26/2024
Franchise Macrojoy
Developer Macrojoy
Publisher Macrojoy
Steam App Id 3059010

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.

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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 78,069 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,694 positive reviews and 5,375 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).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 2/27/2014
Developer Capcom
Publisher Capcom
Steam App Id 254700

9. THE IDOLM@STER STARLIT SEASON

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THE IDOLM@STER STARLIT SEASON has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,484 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,216 positive reviews and 268 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

10. Costume Quest

A Halloween adventure from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions.

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Costume Quest 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 3,840 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,596 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

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