Ever read a book that is so riveting to read that you just wish you could experience it in some other form of art as well? The line between a gripping novel and an immersive game has gradually started to blur, with games now being able to provide immense narrative-driven experiences.

Story-driven games make you feel euphoric, whether you are tasked to unravel the mystery within Firewatch or explore the beautiful, magical world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, these 11 titles speak for themselves.

With that in mind, let us look through these titles curated from sources such as IMDB and Book Riot in no particular order.

The Last of Us

The Last of Us is one of the best apocalyptic games ever made. The story revolves around Joel, a smuggler who lost his daughter Sarah during the infection outbreak, and Ellie, a potential key to a cure against the virus.

Joel is tasked with bringing 14-year-old Ellie to the Fireflies group. Throughout the journey, the relationship between Joel and Ellie is developed through quiet moments and environmental details, lending emotional weight to the story's conclusion.

Red Dead Redemption II

People are still shocked to see how intricately Rockstar developed this game. The story follows an outlaw, Arthur Morgan, who works for Dutch van der Linde's gang. After several botched robberies, Dutch tried one more time, this time aiming to go big.

The story explores themes of betrayal, redemption, and introspection, with Arthur also suffering from a disease that makes him reflect on his past wrongdoings.

This adventure will make you sit and think about what goes on in the minds of people striving for power and status, while battling their own demons.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The story follows Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter who is searching for his adopted daughter, Ciri, whom the Wild Hunt force is eyeing in order to use her Elder Blood for traveling between dimensions.

The game feels like you're reading a dark fantasy story, with twists and turns as per your choices. Released back in 2015, this game still stands as one of the most iconic storytelling titles.

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Another masterpiece from Naughty Dog, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End brings you the feel of a high-stakes adventure novel like Indiana Jones.

Along with its blockbuster action, the story also delves deep into the relationship between two brothers who went on adventures together, but went down different paths due to some circumstances.

But they aren't separated for long, with destiny bringing them back together for one more final adventure.

God of War (2005)

The God of War franchise is hands down the best when it comes to articulating a mythological fantasy fiction into a masterpiece.

The first iteration saw the rise of Kratos, a Spartan warrior betrayed by the God of War, Ares. The story revolves around the pain of losing a family and the pursuit of revenge.

Stray

Unlike other big-studio games, Stray is an indie experience that journeys you through the eyes of a cat. It is a compelling story with book-like reading dialogues and environmental storytelling.

You get to know about a forgotten city through the multiple neon signs, discarded items, and the silent observations of a cat. It's one of the most cozy titles you'll find to play.

What Remains of Edith Finch

This game feels like you're reading a thriller mystery novel, with glimpses of memories of loved ones.

Edith, a 17-year-old girl, finds some daunting facts about her family member's unprecedented ways of perishing. You read through the family's history through journals and letters to find out more about the family.

Firewatch

Firewatch lets players control Henry, who has a complicated past and, to escape it, takes on a fire lookout job, accompanied by his supervisor, Delilah.

When Henry's tower is ransacked, he finds out that someone is watching the two closely. The story focuses on themes like isolation, regret, and self-discovery, making it a must-play for fans of contemporary fiction.

Shadow of the Colossus

This game follows the story of Wander, who comes into a forbidden forest with Mono, who is deceased. He talks with Dormin at a shrine, who then tells him to defeat 16 colossi to find a cure for his friend.

The game feels like a minimalist, poetic ancient fable. It speaks its story through the massive scale of the world. It has a sorrowful drive to its story.

Deus Ex

Deus Ex is set in a dystopian future, where the world is struggling with a pandemic and evil organizations like the Illuminati.

The game focuses on themes such as poverty, disease, oppression, and terrorism, making it a cult classic for players seeking a realistic, in-depth story.

Detroit: Become Human

Living in the growing era of AI, playing a game like Detroit: Become Human really makes you feel goosebumps. The sci-fi thriller revolves around three androids who have become conscious.

The game focuses on themes like emotions, consciousness, slavery, segregation, class struggle, and free will as the androids try to comprehend everything happening around them.

These are the 11 games that will make you feel like you're turning the pages for every twist. Do let us know which game you feel can best describe the soothing or compelling nature of reading a book.

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Written by

Dhruv Singh

Edited by

Aadesh Dhote