The Best Story Games for Playstation 4 ·

06 Oct 2024, 00:00

Update 8 November 2023: Bem Feito added at rank #22.

Here are our 10 Best Story Games for Playstation 4: 1

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/s Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

Two best friends, one wild adventure. Join best friends Nunu and Willump on an adventure across the frozen wilds of the Freljord. Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is a single-player story adventure developed by Tequila Works.

story
long-time-player
adventure
single-player
emotional
exploration
puzzle
stylized
cute
endless
fantasy
fight
narrative
platform
cartoony

Good match + 2 Bad match

OneShot (2016)

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PC Windows Windows Phone / Windows 10 Mobile Xbox 360 IOS iPhone Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Mac OS Linux

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

puzzle
adventure
story
cute
pixel
inventory
choices
narrative
surreal
rpgmaker
rpg
robots
multiple-endings
sprite
atmospheric

Good match + 17 Bad match - 25

The Wild at Heart (2021)

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Xbox One Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox Series X

The Wild at Heart is a beautiful and joyous tale of discovery, full of quirky characters, exploration and puzzles. You play as Wake, a young scallywag searching for excitement who stumbles upon an adventure to save the world and reunite the Greenshields. With its hand-drawn art style, mysterious creatures and day-night cycle adding tension to the gameplay, you'll be sure to have some exciting escapades!

What we like:

Quirky characters with unique traits
Beautiful artstyle
Light combat & puzzles that increase in difficulty
Day-night cycle adding tension to the gameplay

What could be improved:

The standard loop:go here - do that
Parts of the narrative are well-honed

puzzle
hand-drawn
crafting
story
action-adventure
fantasy
emotional
time-management
2d
atmospheric
colourful
resource-management
survival
exploration
adventure

Good match + 14 Bad match - 2

Wayward Strand (2022)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox Series X/s

Unravel the captivating world of Wayward Strand as Casey Beaumaris, a journalist in summer 1978. Engage with a diverse cast in an airborne hospital, uncover their unique stories and piece together mysteries. With real-time narratives and multiple playthroughs, each experience is a new discovery in this immersive adventure.

What we like:

Beautiful art and animation style
Unique worldbuilding
Excellent voice acting
High replayability value
Relaxing atmosphere

What could be improved:

Slow pacing
Repetitive dialogue
No manual saving
Flawed gameplay mechanics

narrative
wholesome
cozy
choices
story
drama
emotional
conversation
real-time
relaxing
adventure
book
stylized
historical
mystery

Good match + 12 Bad match - 23

Hindsight (2022)

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Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone Mac OS PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One Android

What if the physical objects of everyday life, the possessions we hold close, were actual windows to the past? Peer into distant memories and unseen futures in Hindsight.

narrative
narration
cinematic
emotional
exploration
point-and-click
story
hidden-object
interactive
drama
stylized
fiction
relaxing
colourful
puzzle

Good match + 22 Bad match - 24

Life is Strange: True Colors (2021)

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Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One stadia Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone

Experience a bold new era in the award-winning Life is Strange series with Life is Strange: True Colors. Uncover the shocking secrets behind your brother's death as you navigate through an emotional roller-coaster of an adventure. Harness the power of Empathy to change fate and forge deep relationships with the townsfolk. Make tough decisions, explore the vibrant town of Haven Springs, and discover your own voice. With a captivating story, unforgettable characters, and an exclusive soundtrack, this game is a must-play.

What we like:

Beautiful graphics and realistic scenery
Engaging slice-of-life gameplay
Unique power to control emotions
Realistic portrayal of difficult topics
Enjoyable romance options

What could be improved:

Predictable plot and lack of impactful choices
Episodes feel rushed and underdeveloped
Limited character interaction after emotional moments
Short gameplay and shallow character relationships

narrative
episodic
supernatural
mystery
story
choices
drama
adventure
romance
local
puzzle
romantic
difficult

Good match + 21 Bad match - 32

Strayed Lights (2023)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X/s PC Windows Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch

Dive into Strayed Lights, an immersive action adventure where you battle emotion-deformed creatures in a dreamlike world. With a vibrant color palette, stunning visuals, and a strong soundtrack, you'll be captivated. Master the innovative combat mechanics, face memorable bosses, and explore beautifully crafted levels. Will you restore light and face your inner demons?

What we like:

Vibrant, wild color palette
Captivating soundtrack
Innovative and challenging combat mechanics
Memorable boss encounters
Beautifully crafted world

What could be improved:

Minimal and confusing story
Some upgrades feel less helpful
Lack of enemy variation

action-adventure
combat
boss
soundtrack
atmospheric
souls
boss-fight
story
fantasy
cinematic
philosophical
dark
emotional
fight
stylized

Good match + 1 Bad match

Tacoma (2017)

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Mac OS Linux Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows

Tacoma is a sci-fi narrative adventure from the creators of Gone Home. Set aboard a high-tech space station in the year 2088, explore every detail of how the station’s crew lived and worked, finding the clues that add up to a gripping story of trust, fear, and resolve in the face of disaster.

narrative
sci-fi
walking-simulator
augmented
story
exploration
futuristic
mystery
pause
augmented-reality
interactive
discovery
first-person

Good match + 27 Bad match - 34

Fall of Porcupine (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Fall of Porcupine is a unique story adventure. The collision of work and daily life – an exciting reflection of an unhealthy healthcare-system. Experience the exciting story of Finley and his friends in a lovingly illustrated world – and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine and its residents.

emotional
conversation
fiction
story
2d
story-adventure
narration
drama
cute
choices
linear
hand-drawn
interactive
atmospheric
stylized

Good match + 1 Bad match

Life is Strange 2 (2018)

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Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows Mac OS Linux Nintendo Switch

After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges.

episodic
narrative
choices
supernatural
story
drama
adventure
mystery
romance
puzzle

Good match + 3 Bad match - 2

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The Best Story Games for Playstation 4

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story (2022)

OneShot (2016)

The Wild at Heart (2021)

Wayward Strand (2022)

Hindsight (2022)

Life is Strange: True Colors (2021)

Strayed Lights (2023)

Tacoma (2017)

Fall of Porcupine (2023)

Life is Strange 2 (2018)

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