Story-driven games are still as popular as ever, offering players a chance to lose themselves in a fictional world that's less passive than watching a movie or TV show. Where multiplayer games can bring people together, single player narrative-centric games give users a chance to step into the shoes of someone else to experience something entirely new across any genre they can think of, whether it be horror, drama, or even romance.
When it comes to narrative-driven games there are plenty to choose from in both the AAA and indie game spheres, but some stand apart from the others. Here are 10 best story-driven games of all time, selected because of their immersion, characters, and of course, their stories.
Supermassive Games skyrocketed to infamy with its 2014 release of. With a star-studded cast including Rami Malek and Hayden Panettiere, this narrative-driven horror game lets players decide who lives and who dies based on their story choices. Filled with twists and turns, grisly deaths, and a memorable script heavily inspired by some of the best horror movie tropes out there, is a must-play story game for horror fans.
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Review Score
Metacritic
79
PlayStation Store
4.6/5
Often regarded as the bestgame, Telltale's first foray into the franchise is a masterclass in narrative design. Similar to, players must make decisions that will often decide the fate of the characters on-screen. The zombie apocalypse is the perfect setting for a choice-based game, but what's perhaps unexpected is just how much this game can tug on the heartstrings — this is certainly one of the most emotional stories seen in any video game.
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Review Score
Metacritic
89
Steam
Overwhelmingly Positive
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