Robin Bhuyan
If you are a fan of the Life is Strange game franchise, then you may be excited for the release of Life is Strange: Double Exposure, which is releasing on 29th October. Here, we take a look at nine similar story-based games where you need to make choices on behalf of your character. Most of these games have numerous endings, and it depends on your choices and the route that you choose to take! Do take a look as you will definitely love, at least some, if not all the games in our list.
Heavy Rain
Heavy Rain is considered among of the earliest and best story-based video games out there! Developed by Quantic Dream, the game came out in 2010 for PS3, in 2016 for the PS4 and in 2019, it eventually got a PC release. In this game, you play as a man named Ethan who searches for his son who has been kidnapped by the notorious origami killer. You also play as three other characters, Madison, a journalist, Jayden, an FBI agent, and Scott Shelby, a private investigator, who are also on the hunt for the Origami killer. The game features multiple-endings, and it depends on the player whether all characters survive or not.
Rating – 8 out of 10
Until Dawn
This horror drama game revolves around a group of friends who go camping on the Blackwood Mountains, the very place where two of their friends disappeared a year ago. However, they soon find themselves being tormented by masked men and unseen figures. Initially released only for the Playstation 4 in 2015, the game was re-released in October 2024, for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Rating – 7 out of 10
The Quarry
The basic storyline of this game might seem similar to Until Dawn, as they are both developed by Supermassive Games. The player must control nine teenagers who need to survive their last night at Hackett’s Quarry Summer Camp, where supernatural creatures might be lurking around. The choices made throughout the game determines who survives and who dies. The game was released in 2022, for PC. Xbox, Playstation 4 and Playstation 5.
Rating – 7 out of 10
The Devil in Me
Another survival horror drama game developed by Supermassive Games, The Devil in Me tells the story of five members of a documentary film crew who are invited to the replica of a hotel which was once used by a notorious serial killer HH Holmes to kill his victims. Whether the characters survive or not depends on the player’s choices. Although the story is not very different from a typical slasher movie where the main characters are being hunted by a serial killer, the game manages to execute everything brilliantly, which gives you a creepy feeling from start to finish.
Rating – 7.5 out of 10
Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo
Loosely based on the iconic film Vertigo by the legendary director Alfred Hitchcock, this 2022 psychological thriller mystery game was developed by Pendulo Studios. Along with PC, it was also released for Xbox, Playstation 4, Playstation 5 and Nintendo in 2021 and 2022. The game tells the story of Ed Miller, a writer whose life is changed by a car wreck. What’s interesting is that he claims that he lost his daughter and girlfriend in the crash, whom no one has seen or heard about. What’s even more bizarre is that the accident takes place exactly the same way he had lost his parents in an accident more than 20 years ago. Despite average graphics and poor facial expressions, the story is arguably one of the best among detective/mystery games. As each chapter passes, more twists and turns are revealed, and the game keeps you guessing till the end!
Rating – 8. 5 out of 10
Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One
Who hasn’t heard of the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes? In this game, you play as a young version of Sherlock Holmes before he becomes the legendary detective and meets his future partner Dr Watson. The first open world Sherlock Holmes game, it follows Sherlock Holmes as he investigates several mysteries on the Cordona Island. He also tries to uncover shocking details about his mother and her death years back. The game is engaging and can be definitely considered the best Sherlock Holmes game ever! The game was developed and published by Frogwares, and released for Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. In 2022, it was also released for Playstation 4.
Rating- 8 out of 10
Pentiment
Developed by Obsidian Entertainment for PC, Xbox, Playstation 4, Playstation 5 and Nintendo, the game came out in 2022. In this game, you are taken to the medieval times and tasked with investigating murders of prominent individuals. You have the choice to accuse whom you think is responsible for the crime. As the story continues and you come to know more about the history of the area, you also come to know about other crimes and conspiracies. Even though the game doesn’t use big high graphics visuals, it received critical acclaim for its story.
The Council
If you have never heard of this game, we are not surprised as this game is criminally underrated, despite it having an incredible concept and story! Maybe it is because this game tries to explore several dark conspiracies and the truth about the system that we live in. You play as Louis de Richet, whose mother is a leader of a secret society called The Golden Order. Louis is trying to investigate her disappearance. and his search takes him to the mansion of the powerful and influential Lord Mortimer, who is preparing for a meeting with some of the world’s top leaders to expand his influence through them. The visuals might not impress you that much, but the story definitely will, especially if you are into conspiracies. The game is one of the best examples of how to make a mystery adventure game, as though 90 percent of the game takes place in the mansion, it keeps you engaged till the end. Developed by Big Bad Wolf, the game was released for Playstation 4, PC and XBox One, in 2018, in five different instalments for its five chapters.
Rating – 9 out of 10
Detroit Become Human
With impressive visuals and a unique story, Detroit Become Human stands on top of our list. The game takes us to the near future, where androids have occupied majority of the workforce. You play as three characters – Kara, an android working as a maid, who escapes with her owner’s abused daughter, Markus, an android whose task is to release all other androids from servitude to humans, and Connor, an android investigator, who is tasked with helping the police hunt down all androids who have deviated from what they were meant to do. Due to its engaging, emotional and immersive storyline, the game received a lot of appreciation from both critics and players. What makes the game unique is not just its unique storyline that shows several aspects of human nature and the relationship between human and A.I., but it is one of games with the highest number of endings. Depending on your choices, the game features 85 different endings! It sold a million copies with just 2 weeks and also won numerous awards. Developed by Quantic Dream, it was released in 2018, for Playstation 4 and Windows.
Rating : 10 out of 10 stars
So, if you love story-based adventure games, do check out any of these titles! Unless you are more into fast-paced action, these games will not disappoint!
