The Best Narrative Games - Page 2

Update : Closer The Distance added at rank #1.
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Stellar Blade (2023)

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Playstation 5 j

Stellar Blade is an all-new action adventure on PS5®. The future of humanity is balanced on the edge of a blade. Explore breathtaking science fiction-inspired environments.


  • boss-fight
  • post-apocalyptic
  • boss
  • combat
  • narrative
  • action
  • skill
  • open-world
  • sci-fi
  • action-adventure
  • exploration
  • platform
  • battle
  • souls
  • fight

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Jusant (2023)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 PC Windows

Ascend the enigmatic tower of Jusant and uncover the echoes of a lost civilization. Immerse yourself in a serene world filled with lush biomes, master intuitive climbing mechanics, and let the haunting soundtrack elevate your adventure. Solve puzzles with your adorable companion, Ballast, and experience a story that intertwines resilience and mystery in every climb.


What we like:
  • Intuitive climbing gameplay
  • Rich, immersive environments
  • Engaging puzzles with helpful companion
  • Profound storytelling
  • Beautiful soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Occasional collision issues
  • Some story elements are cryptic

  • vertical
  • puzzle
  • platform
  • narrative
  • controller-support
  • exploration
  • story
  • meditative
  • atmospheric
  • rock-climbing
  • relaxing
  • adventure
  • rhythm
  • mystery
  • cute

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Under the Waves (2023)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X/s PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Playstation 4

Stan, a professional diver in the North Sea, is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss during an extended mission underwater. Stuck in his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events and will have to make the most significant choice of his life...

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  • underwater
  • submarine
  • narrative
  • techno-futuristic
  • story
  • adventure
  • crafting
  • exploration

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The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Step into the enchanting world of The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, where you, as Fortuna, a witch in exile, form a pact with a forbidden creature to regain your freedom. Craft your own Tarot-like cards, delve into the pasts and futures of your Witch friends, and uncover a political plot that will shape the fate of the Cosmic Witch society. With a captivating narrative, beautiful visuals, and enchanting music, this game will keep you spellbound.


What we like:
  • Engaging story with impactful decisions
  • Well-developed characters with intriguing twists
  • Trans-friendly representation
  • Beautiful art and design
  • High replayability due to choices that matter
What could be improved:
  • Gameplay doesn't meet expectations
  • Disappointing ending
  • Difficulty in collecting certain energy

  • card
  • narrative
  • pixel
  • interactive
  • deckbuilder
  • fiction
  • politics
  • political
  • crafting
  • visual-novel

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Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical (2023)

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Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s

Gods. Romance. Murder. Musical Numbers?! Play as Grace in a world where Greek Gods live in hiding among us. Change your fate as you draw friends, foes & lovers into song using your powers of musical persuasion to unravel the mystery of the Last Muse's death.


  • mythology
  • roleplaying
  • narrative
  • visual-novel
  • choices
  • romance
  • mystery
  • interactive
  • story
  • rpg
  • adventure
  • fantasy
  • self-discovery
  • graphic
  • novel

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Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical - Orpheus (2023)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 5 j Xbox Series X

Gods. Romance. Murder. Musical Numbers?! Play as Grace in a world where Greek Gods live in hiding among us. Change your fate as you draw friends, foes & lovers into song using your powers of musical persuasion to unravel the mystery of the Last Muse's death.

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  • visual-novel
  • mythology
  • roleplaying
  • choices
  • narrative
  • mystery
  • romance
  • interactive
  • story
  • graphic
  • rpg
  • adventure
  • comedy
  • novel
  • fantasy

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Venba (2023)

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Xbox Series X PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 5 Xbox Series X/s Nintendo Switch

Embark on a touching journey with Venba, a heartwarming game that immerses you in the vibrant world of South Indian cuisine. Unravel a story of family, love, and self-discovery, restore lost recipes, and dive into mouthwatering dishes. With beautiful art, a delightful Tamil-inspired soundtrack, and engaging puzzles, Venba is a short but well-paced adventure waiting for you.


What we like:
  • Beautiful art and sound design
  • Heartfelt storytelling
  • Authentic representation of immigrant experience
  • Engaging gameplay with satisfying puzzles
  • Well-paced narrative
What could be improved:
  • Cooking puzzles may be too easy
  • Game length may leave players wanting more
  • Lack of touchscreen support
  • Absence of a glossary for recipes

  • narrative
  • cooking
  • 1980s
  • puzzle
  • conversation
  • visual-novel
  • emotional
  • soundtrack
  • cinematic
  • stylized
  • fiction
  • story
  • interactive
  • choices

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The Expanse: A Telltale Series (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Take on the role of Camina Drummer and explore the dangerous, uncharted edges of the Belt. From scavenging wrecked ships in a zero-g environment, to combating fearsome pirates, you make the difficult choices in this latest Telltale adventure. All five episodes playable at launch!

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  • narrative
  • pirates
  • sci-fi
  • zero-gravity
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • novel
  • book
  • drama
  • choices
  • rpg
  • episodic
  • politics
  • action-adventure
  • quick-time-event

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Harmony: The Fall of Reverie (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/s Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows

The fate of humanity is at stake. Use your gift of clairvoyance to see into the future and stop an apocalypse that threatens the balance between your world and the deities'.

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  • visual-novel
  • choices
  • narrative
  • soundtrack
  • story
  • multiple-endings

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Star Trek: Resurgence (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Authentic Star Trek adventure from former members of Telltale Games. Engage in diplomacy, pilot shuttlecraft, and use your tricorder and phaser to overcome challenging puzzles and deadly threats. Tough decisions will impact relationships, your story, and the fate of the galaxy. What will YOU do?

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  • narrative
  • telltale
  • adventure
  • quick-time-event
  • stealth
  • choices
  • sci-fi
  • interactive
  • thought-provoking
  • pause

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