emotional story games
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for emotional story games.
Video games are often about shooting, racing, or solving puzzles. But there's a growing trend of games that explore more complex themes and ideas. These games can make you think, and they can make you feel. Browse the top-ranked list of emotional story games below along with associated reviews and opinions.
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Top comment"There’s no time bending, but there are lots of choices to make. If you want an emotional story with lots of choices this game is for you. "
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Life is Strange is an Award Winning episodic adventure game released in 2016 Story Photography senior discovers she can rewind time investigates the mysterious disappearance of fellow student Rachel Amber with her friend Chloe Price. This item cannot be returned or refunded, please visit to learn more.Top comment"There’s no time bending, but there are lots of choices to make. If you want an emotional story with lots of choices this game is for you. "
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Life is Strange is an Award Winning episodic adventure game released in 2016 Story Photography senior discovers she can rewind time investigates the mysterious disappearance of fellow student Rachel Amber with her friend Chloe Price. This item cannot be returned or refunded, please visit to learn more.See all Xbox One Game Downloads![Spiritfarer - Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital] - Front_Zoom](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6437/6437294_sd.jpg;maxHeight=250;maxWidth=380)
Top comment"Very whimsical. Emotional story with great Characters and music. Throughly enjoyed my time with this. ...Packs Emotional Wallop...This is a game that challenges you with themes around loss. "
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Spiritfarer is a cozy management game about dying. You play Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased, a Spiritfarer. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat in two-player cooperative play. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends.Top comment"Very whimsical. Emotional story with great Characters and music. Throughly enjoyed my time with this. ...Packs Emotional Wallop...This is a game that challenges you with themes around loss. "
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Spiritfarer is a cozy management game about dying. You play Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased, a Spiritfarer. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat in two-player cooperative play. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends.See all Nintendo Switch Game Downloads
Top comment"Been waiting on the edge of my seat to play this game, and now that I finally have, it's just as good if not much better than what I was hoping for and I have enjoyed every second of the game. ...Very well made wizarding world game. These games have come a long way from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets times on the GameCube. "
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Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action RPG set in the world introduced in the Harry Potter books. Explore and discover magical beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents and become the wizard you want to be. The Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition Includes: Experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Make allies, battle Dark wizards, and ultimately decide the fate of the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it. Live the Unwritten.Top comment"Been waiting on the edge of my seat to play this game, and now that I finally have, it's just as good if not much better than what I was hoping for and I have enjoyed every second of the game. ...Very well made wizarding world game. These games have come a long way from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets times on the GameCube. "
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Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action RPG set in the world introduced in the Harry Potter books. Explore and discover magical beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents and become the wizard you want to be. The Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition Includes: Experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Make allies, battle Dark wizards, and ultimately decide the fate of the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it. Live the Unwritten.See all PS4 Games
Top comment"Such an amazing game...This is the escalation of grand story with several good narrarive payoffs. I love this series!...If you liked Ryza 1+2 this continues the story. It's fun, slice of life game. It's emotional (in a good way). "
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In Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key, lead writer Yashichiro Takahashi, who delivered the script for the original Atelier Ryza game, returns to the franchise to deliver an unforgettable third chapter in the Secret series. The latest summer escapade finds Ryza and friends enjoying their peaceful lives on Kurken Island when they hear news that a mysterious group of islands have appeared in nearby waters. It turns out that these islands, known as Kark Isles, are having a negative effect on their homeland, so Ryza and her friends quickly set out to investigate. But when their investigation leads to an enormous gate deep within strange ruins, Ryza hears a haunting voice in her head that wants to lead her to the ‘Code of the Universe’. Who is talking to her and what lies beyond the gate? While uncovering the mysteries of Kark Isles, Ryza and her friends will explore four regions in a new “open field” – all explorable with seamless transitions! As players travel through these beautiful and vast sprawling landscapes and vistas, they will find mysterious keys that will aid them on their adventure. There are various types of keys that can be found and created, useful for exploration, synthesis and battle. Each key has a different effect, so players will want to try experimenting with them as the keys to unlocking the island’s secrets are now in your hands.Top comment"Such an amazing game...This is the escalation of grand story with several good narrarive payoffs. I love this series!...If you liked Ryza 1+2 this continues the story. It's fun, slice of life game. It's emotional (in a good way). "
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In Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key, lead writer Yashichiro Takahashi, who delivered the script for the original Atelier Ryza game, returns to the franchise to deliver an unforgettable third chapter in the Secret series. The latest summer escapade finds Ryza and friends enjoying their peaceful lives on Kurken Island when they hear news that a mysterious group of islands have appeared in nearby waters. It turns out that these islands, known as Kark Isles, are having a negative effect on their homeland, so Ryza and her friends quickly set out to investigate. But when their investigation leads to an enormous gate deep within strange ruins, Ryza hears a haunting voice in her head that wants to lead her to the ‘Code of the Universe’. Who is talking to her and what lies beyond the gate? While uncovering the mysteries of Kark Isles, Ryza and her friends will explore four regions in a new “open field” – all explorable with seamless transitions! As players travel through these beautiful and vast sprawling landscapes and vistas, they will find mysterious keys that will aid them on their adventure. There are various types of keys that can be found and created, useful for exploration, synthesis and battle. Each key has a different effect, so players will want to try experimenting with them as the keys to unlocking the island’s secrets are now in your hands.See all Nintendo Switch Games
Top comment"Hours of puzzles, battles, and story line....I like the games with the story lines. Tons of puzzles, some are frustrating. ...Good overall game....I play games mostly for the story. This story , for me, took a long time to develop. "
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Embark on an epic and heartfelt journey as Kratos and Atreus struggle with holding on and letting go. Against a backdrop of Norse Realms torn asunder by the fury of the Aesir, they’ve been trying their utmost to undo the end times. But despite their best efforts, Fimbulwinter presses onward. Witness the changing dynamic of the father-son relationship as they fight for survival; Atreus thirsts for knowledge to help him understand the prophecy of “Loki”, as Kratos struggles to break free of his past and be the father his son needs. See for yourself how fate will force a choice upon them: between their own safety or the safety of the realms. All the while, hostile Asgardian forces assemble… Venture through all Nine Realms towards the prophesied battle that will end the world. Vanquish Norse gods and monsters alike in fluid, expressive combat. Explore in wonder through stunning mythological landscapes.Top comment"Hours of puzzles, battles, and story line....I like the games with the story lines. Tons of puzzles, some are frustrating. ...Good overall game....I play games mostly for the story. This story , for me, took a long time to develop. "
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Embark on an epic and heartfelt journey as Kratos and Atreus struggle with holding on and letting go. Against a backdrop of Norse Realms torn asunder by the fury of the Aesir, they’ve been trying their utmost to undo the end times. But despite their best efforts, Fimbulwinter presses onward. Witness the changing dynamic of the father-son relationship as they fight for survival; Atreus thirsts for knowledge to help him understand the prophecy of “Loki”, as Kratos struggles to break free of his past and be the father his son needs. See for yourself how fate will force a choice upon them: between their own safety or the safety of the realms. All the while, hostile Asgardian forces assemble… Venture through all Nine Realms towards the prophesied battle that will end the world. Vanquish Norse gods and monsters alike in fluid, expressive combat. Explore in wonder through stunning mythological landscapes.See all PS5 Games
Top comment"Nier Automata is a great game with an excellent story. If you enjoy any platinum games like Bayonetta and Astral Chain you will enjoy this game. ...An absolute masterpiece, just another great port for the switch. A must have and an emotional trainwreck waiting to happen."
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NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition is the Nintendo Switch version of NieR:Automata, an award-winning post-apocalyptic action RPG that has achieved deep-rooted popularity around the world. The distant future…Invaders from another world attack without warning, unleashing a new type of threat: weapons known as “machine lifeforms.” In the face of this insurmountable threat, mankind is driven from Earth and takes refuge on the Moon. As 2B, a member of the newly organized android military force YoRHa, players will immerse themselves in a ferocious battle to take back the planet. Experience a captivating story that goes beyond simple entertainment, inspiring a wide array of emotions as it unfolds through genre blending action in a beautifully desolate open world. This product includes the content from "3C3C1D119440927" DLC. Three types of colosseums are included, and three types of costumes based on characters from the related title, NieR Replicant, can be obtained as rewards. To enjoy this content you will need to have progressed a certain way into the main story of the game. There are also some scenes during the progression of the main game scenario in which this content cannot be accessed. This game runs in 1920 x 1080 in TV Mode, and in 1280 x 720 in Tabletop Mode and Handheld Mode on Nintendo Switch consoles. The game also runs at 30 fps.Top comment"Nier Automata is a great game with an excellent story. If you enjoy any platinum games like Bayonetta and Astral Chain you will enjoy this game. ...An absolute masterpiece, just another great port for the switch. A must have and an emotional trainwreck waiting to happen."
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NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition is the Nintendo Switch version of NieR:Automata, an award-winning post-apocalyptic action RPG that has achieved deep-rooted popularity around the world. The distant future…Invaders from another world attack without warning, unleashing a new type of threat: weapons known as “machine lifeforms.” In the face of this insurmountable threat, mankind is driven from Earth and takes refuge on the Moon. As 2B, a member of the newly organized android military force YoRHa, players will immerse themselves in a ferocious battle to take back the planet. Experience a captivating story that goes beyond simple entertainment, inspiring a wide array of emotions as it unfolds through genre blending action in a beautifully desolate open world. This product includes the content from "3C3C1D119440927" DLC. Three types of colosseums are included, and three types of costumes based on characters from the related title, NieR Replicant, can be obtained as rewards. To enjoy this content you will need to have progressed a certain way into the main story of the game. There are also some scenes during the progression of the main game scenario in which this content cannot be accessed. This game runs in 1920 x 1080 in TV Mode, and in 1280 x 720 in Tabletop Mode and Handheld Mode on Nintendo Switch consoles. The game also runs at 30 fps.See all Nintendo Switch Games
Top comment"They are all pretty different and fun in their own right. The story is serious while the side stories are goofy. ...Another great Yakuza game!!...The setting was amazing! Sub stories were reptitive, but funny and main story was epic c as always!!"
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Draw your blade and join the revolution. In 1860s Japan, a low-ranking samurai by the name of Sakamoto Ryoma is disappointed with the longstanding shogunate reign. Foreign guns have arrived on Japanese shores, widespread poverty plagues the common folk, and the era is ripe for a revolution. After Ryoma’s adoptive father is assassinated for leading a revolutionary group, Ryoma vows vengeance, seeking nothing less than to bring an end to the samurai era. In a twist of fate, Ryoma sets out to bring down the shogunate by infiltrating it from within. He joins the Shinsengumi, an elite force of samurai warriors, to hunt down his father’s murderer. But Ryoma is not the only one with an agenda, and he is drawn further into the operations of shogunate rule the more he pursues his cause. Go wild with four gun and sword combat styles. Take samurai combat to the next level with a revolver in one hand and sword in the other. The Wild Dancer style allows you to nimbly wield both and quell any threat. Alternatively, you may focus on one deadly weapon, slashing through foes with your lethal blade using the Swordsman style or sharpshooting your enemies with the Gunman style. And if you’re feeling extra brutal, smash some skulls with your bare fists using the Brawler style. But that’s not all. It wouldn’t be an RGG Studio title without epicly absurd heat actions. Summon a tiger to maul your foes, shove pickled plums down your enemies’ throats, and wield a cannon to blow down opponents. The heat actions in Ishin! will leave you itching to uncover new moves at every stage of the game. A historical epic featuring a star studded cast. Like a Dragon: Ishin! brings in familiar faces to tell its epic historical tale. Fans will recognize the protagonist as Kazuma Kiryu from earlier entries in the franchise. In Ishin!, Kiryu is cast as Sakamoto Ryoma and brings the rest of his crew along too. Goro Majima and other Yakuza celebrities join Ryoma as friends and foes in this fictional world that trades the flashy streets of Tokyo for the chaotic bustle of 1860s Kyo. These new character dynamics are as thrilling as they are unexpected, with a series of mind-blowing twists and turns in a story only RGG studio can tell.Top comment"They are all pretty different and fun in their own right. The story is serious while the side stories are goofy. ...Another great Yakuza game!!...The setting was amazing! Sub stories were reptitive, but funny and main story was epic c as always!!"
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Draw your blade and join the revolution. In 1860s Japan, a low-ranking samurai by the name of Sakamoto Ryoma is disappointed with the longstanding shogunate reign. Foreign guns have arrived on Japanese shores, widespread poverty plagues the common folk, and the era is ripe for a revolution. After Ryoma’s adoptive father is assassinated for leading a revolutionary group, Ryoma vows vengeance, seeking nothing less than to bring an end to the samurai era. In a twist of fate, Ryoma sets out to bring down the shogunate by infiltrating it from within. He joins the Shinsengumi, an elite force of samurai warriors, to hunt down his father’s murderer. But Ryoma is not the only one with an agenda, and he is drawn further into the operations of shogunate rule the more he pursues his cause. Go wild with four gun and sword combat styles. Take samurai combat to the next level with a revolver in one hand and sword in the other. The Wild Dancer style allows you to nimbly wield both and quell any threat. Alternatively, you may focus on one deadly weapon, slashing through foes with your lethal blade using the Swordsman style or sharpshooting your enemies with the Gunman style. And if you’re feeling extra brutal, smash some skulls with your bare fists using the Brawler style. But that’s not all. It wouldn’t be an RGG Studio title without epicly absurd heat actions. Summon a tiger to maul your foes, shove pickled plums down your enemies’ throats, and wield a cannon to blow down opponents. The heat actions in Ishin! will leave you itching to uncover new moves at every stage of the game. A historical epic featuring a star studded cast. Like a Dragon: Ishin! brings in familiar faces to tell its epic historical tale. Fans will recognize the protagonist as Kazuma Kiryu from earlier entries in the franchise. In Ishin!, Kiryu is cast as Sakamoto Ryoma and brings the rest of his crew along too. Goro Majima and other Yakuza celebrities join Ryoma as friends and foes in this fictional world that trades the flashy streets of Tokyo for the chaotic bustle of 1860s Kyo. These new character dynamics are as thrilling as they are unexpected, with a series of mind-blowing twists and turns in a story only RGG studio can tell.See all PS5 Games
Top comment"Great remake of a great zombie like game. Emotional and story is great as before....Emotional roller coaster...This game has the best story I’ve ever experienced. If you watched the show and never played the game, now is the time to do it."
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Relive the beloved game that started it all – rebuilt for the PlayStation 5 console. Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards. In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey. Includes the complete The Last of Us single-player story and celebrated prequel chapter, Left Behind, which explores the events that changed the lives of Ellie and her best friend Riley forever.Top comment"Great remake of a great zombie like game. Emotional and story is great as before....Emotional roller coaster...This game has the best story I’ve ever experienced. If you watched the show and never played the game, now is the time to do it."
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Relive the beloved game that started it all – rebuilt for the PlayStation 5 console. Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards. In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey. Includes the complete The Last of Us single-player story and celebrated prequel chapter, Left Behind, which explores the events that changed the lives of Ellie and her best friend Riley forever.See all PS5 Games
Top comment"Not Just Another (Cat) Game......Yes, you play as a cat (a very cute one at that) so this game isn't a simulator nor is cutesy--it has an emotional story and elements that will surprise you. ...It's an emotional game with beautiful worlds to traverse through. "
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Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seed underbelly. Roam surroundings high and low, defend against unforseen threats and solve the mysteries of this unwelcoming place inhabited by nothing but unassuming droids and dangerous creatures.Top comment"Not Just Another (Cat) Game......Yes, you play as a cat (a very cute one at that) so this game isn't a simulator nor is cutesy--it has an emotional story and elements that will surprise you. ...It's an emotional game with beautiful worlds to traverse through. "
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Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seed underbelly. Roam surroundings high and low, defend against unforseen threats and solve the mysteries of this unwelcoming place inhabited by nothing but unassuming droids and dangerous creatures.See all PS5 Games
Top comment"if you like wacky games.......This is the brainchild of the maker of Katamari Damacy, which is one of my favorite series of games. This game is just as wacky and I hope it gains some traction....Great emotional story...Amazing game and story. Simple game play bit so fun!!"
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From the creator of Katamari Damacy and Noby Noby Boy, the legendary Keita Takahashi's latest opus is Wattam - a game that, at its core, is the ultimate toybox. Its depth of emotion is astounding, chronicling the friendship and folly in the most joyously colorful and bombastic of ways. It's a very special experience, years-in-the-making, and iam8bit is so very proud to present Wattam in a lovingly crafted physical form. Collect all three exclusive covers, lest one be lonely.Top comment"if you like wacky games.......This is the brainchild of the maker of Katamari Damacy, which is one of my favorite series of games. This game is just as wacky and I hope it gains some traction....Great emotional story...Amazing game and story. Simple game play bit so fun!!"
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From the creator of Katamari Damacy and Noby Noby Boy, the legendary Keita Takahashi's latest opus is Wattam - a game that, at its core, is the ultimate toybox. Its depth of emotion is astounding, chronicling the friendship and folly in the most joyously colorful and bombastic of ways. It's a very special experience, years-in-the-making, and iam8bit is so very proud to present Wattam in a lovingly crafted physical form. Collect all three exclusive covers, lest one be lonely.See all PS4 Games
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