
The best video games where player choices matter

15. Fallout: New Vegas
Fallout: New Vegas is aged, but the story and lore are done so well that they can stand up to any experience today. New Vegas has a branching narrative that encourages players to make decisions and shape the world around them, keeping things unpredictable. | © Obsidian Entertainment

14. Dragon Age: Inquisition
Dragon Age: Inquisition is an amazing RPG with richly detailed lore where every choice you make truly matters. The game's deep storytelling and dynamic companion interactions create a memorable journey, with character choices and races adding depth to dialogue and narrative. | © BioWare

13. Stray Gods
Stray Gods is one of the most interesting experiences that combines excellent storytelling with a dynamic soundtrack that shifts based on player choices. Even though the story is predictable, which slightly limits replayability, the game is a memorable experience about gods’ struggles to find meaning in a modern world. | © Summerfall Studios

12. Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes
Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes is a choice-driven horror game where players can feel the magnitude of their decisions that shape the fates of characters who are trapped in an ancient underground temple. With cinematic visuals, this game evokes the same thrill as a horror movie, immersing players in a truly chilling storyline. | © Supermassive Games

11. Fallout 4
Fallout 4 is an open-world experience with standout quests and filler content that makes the story feel alive. The game’s structure encourages players to wander and explore at their own pace, even if its story doesn't have a unified focus. | © Bethesda Game Studios

10. Skyrim
Skyrim offers players vast interactivity that allows extensive world exploration and interaction, engaging both the conscious and subconscious mind. The game demands constant attention with its ever-active environment, from circling dragons to hidden treasures. | © Bethesda Game Studios

9. Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 offers a visually stunning experience that combines action-packed gameplay with a realistic and compelling storyline. Every detail in the game contributes to the feeling of being immersed in a vibrant city, where player choices add layers of depth to the interactivity. | © CD Projekt

8. Wasteland 3
Wasteland 3 is one of the best entries in the franchise that showcases the best capabilities of inXile's storytelling. With a living world that reacts to player choices, the game evolves based on your actions, setting a new standard for the genre. | © InXile Entertainment

7. Life is Strange
Life is Strange is one of the most emotional games that connect players to the lives and well-being of its characters. The whole franchise has a nostalgic atmosphere, stunning audiovisuals, and spot-on cameras that make it deeply resonate with the audience. And also, one way or another, you'll regret some choices you made in the heat of the moment. It happens to the best of us. | © Dontnod Entertainment

6. As Dusk Falls
As Dusk Falls is an innovative game that makes the best out of its comic book-style animations. This game not only tackles challenging and often overlooked themes but also enhances the storytelling experience by involving players in discussions about the decisions they make, offering a tense and dramatic story. | © Interior Night

5. Mass Effect 3
Mass Effect 3 elevates the standard of storytelling, combat, voice acting, and visuals, becoming a frontrunner for numerous awards. The most compelling feature, undoubtedly, is the characters, which are among the best-developed in any video game, with great narrative and a robust supporting cast. | © BioWare

4. The Wolf Among Us
The Wolf Among Us is a gritty fairy tale about fabled characters who strive to survive in a modern human city. Players control Bigby Wolf, a character fighting to keep his primal instincts in check while unraveling a dark and compelling murder mystery. | © Telltale Games

3. Witcher 3
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of the most exciting open-world RPG genres, renowned for its deep storytelling. As Geralt of Rivia, players explore a vast and visually stunning world where every choice carries weight and influences the epic storyline. | © CD Projekt

2. Detroit: Become Human
Detroit: Become Human pulls players into a futuristic world where androids become conscious, and your choices critically shape their futures. The game offers the significant impact of player choices, driving a narrative that branches in complex, unexpected ways. | © Quantic Dream

1. Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3 offers players a vast, flexible world of Dungeons & Dragons where almost anything you can imagine is possible. Thanks to the extensive storyline with more than 17,000 endings, the game excels in making role-playing feel natural and expansive, ensuring that each choice significantly impacts the game's narrative. | © Larian Studios
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