Hey everyone! I’m on the hunt for some incredible story-driven games—ones that pull us into their world with gripping narratives, deep characters, and immersive gameplay. Some examples of what I’m looking for include the Homeworld series, the Horizon series, The Last of Us, some Indiana Jones or Tomb Raider games, etc. So I’m not too picky about the genre.
If you’ve played any unforgettable games with amazing storytelling, do tell! What games had you hooked from start to finish?
The undisputed GOAT if all you care about is story and writing and world building is Disco Elysium. It’s probably a little old hat to throw around at this point, but that’s just because it’s true. No other game is even close to the same level of writing. It’s on par with a really good novel. However, as an isometric 2D game perhaps it falters on the immersion front.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 just came out, and I have only played a couple of hours. However it is extremely good so far and has been getting rave reviews. It’s a much more modern presentation than Disco, if that’s an important consideration.