Technology	Description	Type	Release Year	Developer
Twine	An open-source tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories.	Game Engine	2009	Chris Klimas
Ren'Py	A visual novel engine that uses Python to create interactive narratives.	Game Engine	2004	Tom Rothamel
Unity	A flexible game development platform for 2D and 3D games, often used for narrative-driven experiences.	Game Engine	2005	Unity Technologies
Unreal Engine	A powerful game engine known for its high-fidelity graphics, used in many narrative-driven games.	Game Engine	1998	Epic Games
ChoiceScript	A programming language for writing multiple-choice games.	Programming Language	2009	H site
Inform	A design system for interactive fiction based on natural language.	Game Engine	1993	Graham Nelson
StoryNexus	A platform for creating narrative games with a focus on player choice and engagement.	Game Engine	2012	Failbetter Games
Interactive Fiction (IF)	Text-based games focused on narrative and player choices.	Game Genre	1976	Various
Dialogue System for Unity	A Unity plugin for creating complex dialogue systems.	Plugin	2014	Arteen Korkmaz
GameMaker Studio	A 2D game development environment that can be used for narrative-driven games.	Game Engine	2012	YoYo Games
Arya	A lightweight framework for creating narrative-driven games.	Game Engine	2018	Arya Project Team
Inklewriter	A simple tool for writing interactive stories that can be published online.	Web Tool	2012	Inkle Studios
Crafty	A JavaScript framework for making 2D games, suitable for narrative-driven experiences.	Game Engine	2011	CraftyJS Team
Ren'Py Visual Novel Engine	A visual novel engine for creating interactive fiction with graphics.	Game Engine	2004	Tom Rothamel
Storyline Framework	A C# library for creating branching narratives.	Library	2015	Nick Parker
ChoiceScript	A scripting language for creating text-based choice games.	Programming Language	2009	Choice of Games
Fungus	An open-source tool for creating storytelling in Unity.	Game Engine	2013	Fungus Team
Ogre	A 3D graphics rendering engine used in narrative-driven games.	Graphics Engine	2000	The OGRE Project
Scirra Construct	A 2D game development tool geared towards creating narrative-driven experiences.	Game Engine	2011	Scirra Ltd
Adventure Game Studio	A software designed for creating graphic adventure games.	Game Engine	1997	Chris Jones
Twine 2	The updated version of Twine for creating interactive stories.	Game Engine	2013	Chris Klimas
Voice Acting Club	A community-driven platform for voice acting in games with narratives.	Community	2014	
Godot	An open-source game engine that supports narrative designs in both 2D and 3D.	Game Engine	2014	Juan Linietsky
Zork	A classic interactive fiction game that set the standard for text-based narrative.	Game	1977	Infocom
Fate Core System	A narrative-focused tabletop RPG system that inspires game adaptations.	Tabletop RPG	2013	Evil Hat Productions
RPG Maker MV	A game engine for creating 2D role-playing games with narrative elements.	Game Engine	2015	KADOKAWA]
Narrative Generator	An AI tool that generates narrative ideas and structures for game developers.	AI Tool	2020	
Chatbot Framework	A framework for building conversational agents that can drive narrative experiences.	Tool	2018	Various
Visual Novel Maker	An engine for creating visual novels with built-in features for storytelling.	Game Engine	2018	Degica
Choose Your Own Adventure Books	Interactive narrative books that allow readers to make choices that affect the story.	Book Series	1979	Various
Zero Sum	A narrative-driven card game with branching storylines.	Card Game	2021	Inquiring Minds
Fallout Series Scripting	Tools and engines used to create quest and dialogue systems in Fallout games.	Tool	1997	Bethesda Game Studios
World Anvil	World-building and RPG campaign management tool; can be used for narrative-driven games.	Tool	2016	World Anvil Team
Alter Ego	A computer simulation of a life that allows players to make choices affecting their character's life.	Game	1986	Activision
Yarn Spinner	A tool for writing dialogue and narrative structure in games.	Script Editor	2019	Yarn Spinner Team
Variable Story Engine	A customizable narrative engine allowing developers to create interactive stories.	Game Engine	2021	
Gamebook	Interactive fiction as a published book in which the reader makes decisions to influence the narrative.	Book Format	Various	Various
Novelty	A tool for creating interactive fiction, putting an emphasis on story branches.	Tool	2014	G. Turel
Chatmapper	A visual tool for designing interactive dialogue and branching narratives.	Software	2010	Chatmapper Team
ChoiceScript IDE	An Integrated Development Environment for creating games with ChoiceScript.	Tool	2014	Choice of Games
Reality Gaming	Augmented reality technologies used to create narrative-driven gameplay experiences.	Technology	2018	Various
Fragmented Narratives	Techniques used to tell stories in non-linear formats across various mediums.	Concept	2010	Various
Quests	A narrative system that provides missions or tasks to players in games.	Game Mechanic	Varies	Various
Board Game Narratives	Games like Gloomhaven that combine board mechanics with rich storytelling.	Board Game	2017	Cephalofair Games
Digital Narrative Tools	Various online platforms for creating digital narrations, e-books, and interactive stories.	Online Tool	Various	Various
Grim Fandango Remastered	An example of a remastered classic game focusing on narrative and story-telling.	Game	2015	Double Fine Productions
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic	An RPG based heavily on narrative choices and story progression.	Game	2003	Bioware
Life is Strange	An episodic graphic adventure game that revolves around time manipulation and story choices.	Game	2015	Dontnod Entertainment
Baldur's Gate III	An RPG emphasizing player choice and narrative depth in a fantasy setting.	Game	2020	Larian Studios
The Stanley Parable	A narrative-driven experience exploring choices and consequences in gaming.	Game	2013	Galactic Cafe
Oxenfree	A supernatural thriller that uses dialogue choices to shape the narrative experience.	Game	2016	Night School Studio
Detroit: Become Human	An interactive drama that is heavily influenced by player choices.	Game	2018	Quantic Dream
Firewatch	A first-person adventure that focuses on story and character development.	Game	2016	Campo Santo
The Walking Dead	An episodic adventure game that focuses on narrative and player choices.	Game	2012	Telltale Games
Celeste	A platformer with a narrative component that explores mental health through its story.	Game	2018	Maddy Makes Games
Journey	An exploration game that tells a story through visuals and interactions, with minimal text.	Game	2012	Thatgamecompany
Undertale	A unique RPG that allows players to choose between combat and dialogue, altering the narrative's outcome.	Game	2015	Toby Fox
Disco Elysium	A narrative-heavy RPG focusing on dialogue and player choices to explore philosophical themes.	Game	2019	ZA/UM
Outer Wilds	An exploration game driven by its mystery and narrative, focused on intergalactic storytelling.	Game	2019	Mobius Digital
Subnautica	An open-world survival game that provides a narrative experience through exploration and survival mechanics.	Game	2018	Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Assassin's Creed Odyssey	An open-world action RPG with a strong narrative driven by player choices.	Game	2018	Ubisoft
God of War (2018)	An action-adventure game that features a rich narrative and character development.	Game	2018	Santa Monica Studio
Shadow of the Colossus	An action-adventure game known for its minimalist approach to storytelling and deep narrative.	Game	2005	Bluepoint Games
Grim Fandango	A classic adventure game mixing narrative with unique artistic style.	Game	1998	LucasArts
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	An open-world RPG that focuses heavily on narrative and player choices throughout its quests.	Game	2015	CD Projekt Red
Portal 2	A puzzle-platform game that integrates humor and narrative to enhance gameplay experience.	Game	2011	Valve Corporation
The Last of Us	An action-adventure survival horror game rich in emotional storytelling.	Game	2013	Naughty Dog
Red Dead Redemption 2	An open-world game known for its immersive story and character depth.	Game	2018	Rockstar Games
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne	An action game featuring a film noir narrative style.	Game	2003	Remedy Entertainment
Shadowrun Returns	A tactical RPG with a strong focus on storytelling and branching narratives.	Game	2013	Harebrained Schemes
Cyberpunk 2077	An open-world RPG that offers deep narrative experiences influenced by player choices.	Game	2020	CD Projekt Red
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines	A cult classic RPG that emphasizes choice and narrative in a dark environment.	Game	2004	Troika Games
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons	An adventure game that tells a poignant story through gameplay mechanics and narrative structure.	Game	2013	Starbreeze Studios
Life is Strange 2	The sequel to Life is Strange, continuing the theme of choice-driven storylines.	Game	2018	Dontnod Entertainment
Portal	A puzzle-platform game that uses humor and narrative cleverly to create engagement.	Game	2007	Valve Corporation
Amnesia: The Dark Descent	A horror game that utilizes narrative to create a terrifying atmosphere.	Game	2010	Frictional Games
Spec Ops: The Line	A military shooter with narrative choices that challenge moral dilemmas.	Game	2012	Yager Development
Journey to the Savage Planet	A humorous exploration game with a lighthearted narrative.	Game	2020	Typhoon Studios
Timberborn	A city-builder game where the narrative evolves with your actions in a post-human world.	Game	2021	Mechanistry
Death Stranding	An action game that blends story and gameplay in a unique world.	Game	2019	Kojima Productions
Moon Hunters	A cooperative action RPG with rich character-driven narratives based on mythology.	Game	2016	Kitfox Games
A Plague Tale: Innocence	An action-adventure game that combines stealth and narrative about two siblings during the plague.	Game	2019	Asobo Studio
Darkest Dungeon	A gothic roguelike RPG that emphasizes narrative and atmosphere as players manage a team of adventurers.	Game	2016	Red Hook Studios
Bioshock Infinite	An FPS with strong narrative elements that dive into complex themes and storytelling techniques.	Game	2013	Irrational Games
Enslaved: Odyssey to the West	An action-adventure game that incorporates a strong narrative with gameplay mechanics.	Game	2010	Ninja Theory
Ghost of Tsushima	An action-adventure game set in feudal Japan that emphasizes storytelling and choice.	Game	2020	Sucker Punch Productions
The Banner Saga	A tactical RPG that combines decision-making elements with a gripping narrative.	Game	2014	Stoic Studio
Heavy Rain	An interactive drama that puts heavy emphasis on narrative and character choices.	Game	2010	Quantic Dream
Oxenfree II	The sequel to Oxenfree, continuing the legacy of strong narrative-driven gameplay.	Game	TBA	Night School Studio
House of Ashes	This horror game focuses on narrative through choice and character interaction.	Game	2021	Supermassive Games
The Surge 2	An action RPG that explores the narrative in a dystopian future with some RPG elements.	Game	2019	Deck 13
Death's Door	An action-adventure game with a rich narrative and unique gameplay mechanics.	Game	2021	Acid Nerve
Stray	An adventure game that follows a cat in a cyberpunk world, telling a narrative through exploration.	Game	2022	BlueTwelve Studio
CyberConnect2's Naruto RPGs	These RPGs adapt the Naruto series, heavily involving narrative and player choices.	Game Series	2003-2020	CyberConnect2
The Outer Worlds	An action RPG that emphasizes player choice and narrative decisions affecting the game world.	Game	2019	Obsidian Entertainment
Chicory: A Colorful Tale	An adventure game that combines art and narrative, allowing players to color their way through a story.	Game	2021	Greg Lobanov
Fable Series	An action RPG series known for its choices and moral storytelling.	Game Series	2004-2010	Lionhead Studios
Persona 5	A Japanese RPG that blends daily life simulation with a deep narrative involving social links.	Game	2016	Atlus
Fallout: New Vegas	An RPG known for its depth in narrative and branching storylines based on player choices.	Game	2010	Obsidian Entertainment
To the Moon	An indie adventure game known for its emotional storytelling.	Game	2011	Freebird Games
Her Story	A narrative-driven game that uses live-action video to tell a story through puzzle-solving.	Game	2015	Sam Barlow
Fire Emblem Series	A tactical RPG series where the narrative evolves based on player decisions in battles.	Game Series	1990-Present	Intelligent Systems
Spiritfarer	An adventure game about guiding souls to the afterlife, emphasizing storytelling and character interaction.	Game	2020	Thunder Lotus Games
A Short Hike	An exploration game that tells a charming story through discovery.	Game	2019	Adam Robinson-Yu
Monster Hunter Stories	A turn-based RPG with a narrative-driven approach set in the Monster Hunter universe.	Game	2016	Capcom
Bioshock Series	FPS games known for their narrative depth and philosophical themes.	Game Series	2007-2016	Irrational Games
Pathologic 2	A narrative-driven game that explores choice and consequence in a plague-ridden world.	Game	2019	Ice-Pick Lodge
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II	An RPG that builds on its predecessor with deeper storytelling and character development.	Game	2004	Obsidian Entertainment
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2	A sequel to the cult classic focusing on narrative RPG elements and choices.	Game	TBA	Hardsuit Labs
Children of Morta	An action RPG with a narrative that revolves around family and love.	Game	2019	Dead Mage
Sunless Sea	A survival/exploration game with a rich narrative set in a dark universe.	Game	2015	Failbetter Games
Portal Knights	An action RPG with crafting elements and a whimsical narrative.	Game	2017	Keen Games
Astrologaster	An interactive narrative game based on a 16th-century astrologer and his readings.	Game	2019	Nyamyam
Afterparty	A narrative-driven game where players must outdrink the devil in Hell.	Game	2019	Night School Studio
Prey (2017)	An action-adventure game with a focus on narrative and player-driven storytelling elements.	Game	2017	Arkane Studios
Twilight Zone: The Film Game	A game that focuses on creating narratives inspired by various Twilight Zone episodes.	Game	2021	Twilight Zone Team
Find Yourself	An interactive fiction game with a choice-based narrative focusing on personal growth.	Game	2018	
Kingdom Hearts Series	An action RPG franchise that blends Disney narratives with original characters and stories.	Game Series	2002-Present	Square Enix
Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered	An interactive drama game that includes choice-driven narrative elements remastered.	Game	2015	Quantic Dream
Persona 5 Royal	An expanded version of Persona 5 with new narrative elements and characters.	Game	2019	Atlus
SCP: Containment Breach	A horror game that allows players to explore narratives centered around SCP lore.	Game	2014	Regalis
Thimbleweed Park	A point-and-click adventure game with a strong narrative and retro design.	Game	2017	Terrible Toybox
Toem	A photography adventure game that explores a narrative through various quests and interactions.	Game	2021	Something We Made
Unpacking	A narrative experience centered on unpacking boxes and exploring a person's life journey.	Game	2021	Gentle Barn
Kentucky Route Zero	A magical realist adventure game focused on narrative and atmosphere.	Game	2013	Cardboard Computer
Night in the Woods	An adventure game focusing on story and character with a strong narrative about mental health.	Game	2017	Infinite Fall
Return of the Obra Dinn	An investigation game that unfolds a narrative through deduction and observation.	Game	2018	Lucas Pope
Eastshade	An open-world exploration game that focuses on storytelling through artistic expression.	Game	2019	Eastshade Studios
Chicory: A Colorful Tale	A whimsical exploration game where creativity drives the narrative.	Game	2021	Greg Lobanov
Fox and Forests	A platformer with an emphasis on narrative and exploration of a magical world.	Game	2018	Bonus Level Entertainment
Lake	An adventure game revolving around choices and storytelling in a rural setting.	Game	2021	Gamious
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut	An expanded version of the acclaimed narrative RPG with new voice acting and content.	Game	2021	ZA/UM
Little Nightmares II	A dark adventure with a heavy narrative influence, focusing on atmosphere and storytelling.	Game	2021	Tarsier Studios
Mad Max	An open-world action-adventure with a narrative propelled by its post-apocalyptic setting.	Game	2015	Avalanche Studios
Space Quest Series	A classic sci-fi adventure game series known for its humor and strong narrative.	Game Series	1986-1995	Sierra On-Line
Final Fantasy VII Remake	A reimagining of the original that emphasizes expanded narratives and character depth.	Game	2020	Square Enix
Gravity Rush	An action-adventure game with a strong narrative about gravity manipulation and discovery.	Game	2012	Japan Studio
Octopath Traveler	A turn-based RPG that features multiple narratives woven together in a unique storytelling format.	Game	2018	Square Enix
Disgaea Series	A tactical RPG series known for its humorous narrative and extensive character development.	Game Series	2003-Present	Nippon Ichi Software
Hades	A roguelike dungeon crawler that tells an evolving story through gameplay and character interactions.	Game	2020	Supergiant Games
Bully	An open-world action-adventure game that focuses on narrative and character interactions in a school setting.	Game	2006	Rockstar Games
Cities: Skylines	While primarily a city-building game, it encourages narrative through urban storytelling and player creativity.	Game	2015	Colossal Order
Celestial	A narrative-focused adventure exploring themes of life and existence in a celestial environment.	Game	2021	Celestial Studio
Toem: A Photo Adventure	An exploration game that engages players through narrative and photography.	Game	2021	Something We Made
Valhalla	A cyberpunk bartending simulator with strong narrative-driven interactions.	Game	2016	Suvaka
Outer Wilds	An open-world exploration game showcasing a deeply interwoven narrative in a unique world.	Game	2019	Mobius Digital
The Forgotten Ones	A horror game that draws players into its narrative through atmospheric storytelling.	Game	2021	Unknown
StarDew Valley	A farming simulation RPG that allows players to engage in narrative through community interactions and quests.	Game	2016	ConcernedApe
Knights and Bikes	A co-op adventure game with an emphasis on narrative and friendship themes.	Game	2019	Foam Sword
Disaster Report Series	A series focusing on survival amid disasters, narrating personal stories and struggles.	Game Series	2002-2021	Nippon Ichi Software
The Last Express	An adventure game known for its real-time narrative and unique storytelling techniques.	Game	1997	D.O.A. Productions
Narrative-driven Board Games	Tabletop games designed around storytelling experiences and player interactions.	Game Type	Various	Various
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes	A party game focusing on communication and narrative elements to defuse bombs.	Game	2015	Steel Crate Games
Unavowed	A NYC-based narrative-driven adventure game with supernatural themes.	Game	2018	Wadjet Eye Games
Fable: The Journey	A branch of the Fable series focusing on a narrative-centric adventure.	Game	2012	Lionhead Studios
Chicory: A Colorful Tale	A creative adventure game that incorporates narrative through art and discovery.	Game	2021	Greg Lobanov
The Invisible Hours	A narrative-driven VR experience focused on running a mystery story.	Game	2017	Tequila Works
Godfall	A looter-slasher emphasizing cooperative storytelling and immersive narrative experiences.	Game	2020	Counterplay Games
Little Nightmares II	An atmospheric horror adventure game with a focus on narrative through environmental storytelling.	Game	2021	Tarsier Studios
The Council	An episodic narrative adventure game that emphasizes player choices and dialogue interactions.	Game	2018	Big Bad Wolf
Slay the Spire	A roguelike deck-building game with a story developed through encounters and character interactions.	Game	2019	Mega Crit Games
The Club	An action game focused on competitive gameplay and narrative elements within tight-knit settings.	Game	2007	Bizarre Creations
Biomutant	An open-world action RPG that combines martial arts and narrative in a post-apocalyptic setting.	Game	2021	Experiment 101
Catherine: Full Body	A remastered version of the classic puzzle game that blends narrative and gameplay.	Game	2019	Atlus