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The Stanley Parable

If you’re a fan of dry humor, choose-your-own-adventures, and snarky narrators breaking the fourth wall, this might just be your perfect game. The Stanley Parable is essentially a game of choice. The game drops you into a familiar environment under unfamiliar circumstances, and for every decision you make you can either heed the narrator’s advice or exercise freedom of choice and face the consequences that come with it.

Play time: 1.5 hours
Price: $14.99
Available for: Windows, Mac

Galactic Cafe

Firewatch

Set in the Wyoming wilderness with a walkie-talkie as your only line of communication, Firewatch is a stunning first-person adventure that digs into themes of isolation, vulnerability, and loneliness. It’s a game driven by dialogue whose magic emerges through a compact and emotional story. The voice acting is gripping, the script is beautiful, and the visuals are absolutely breathtaking.

Play time: 3 hours
Price: $19.99
Available on: Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4

Campo Santo

Journey

Traverse sprawling landscapes, scattered ruins, and fearsome desert elements as you make your way to a beam of light emerging from a mountain. As you travel, you will learn about yourself and the world you inhabit as you wordlessly work with a red-clad character traveling beside you. This story of discovery is told without dialogue and is carried entirely by stunning visuals and clever gameplay.

Play time: 2 hours
Price: $14.99
Available on: PS3, PS4

That Game Company

Transistor

You don’t know that much about the weapon known as the Transistor — all you know is that it holds an incredible amount of power and, now that it’s in your possession, a number of people are after both it and you. This fast-paced RPG is great for fans of action and science fiction. The story is rich, the combat system intricate, and the artwork exquisite.

Play time: 6 hours
Price: $19.99
Available on: Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, iOS

Supergiant Games

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