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Find single-player story games that put characters and plot at the center of a solo gaming experience. Compare settings, gameplay styles, age ratings, and platform compatibility to choose a story-driven game that fits your interests and works with your gaming setup.

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  1. Super Mario Odyssey - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J7GSL48ZXH

    Great...My son love the game best buy always has great deals...Great Mario games. Best since MARIO 64 I think. Love it

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    An action-packed, globe-trotting 3D adventure featuring Mario’s new cap abilities for Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7GSL48KHZ

    Great customer service...Great product, great service and great price, my kids love, thanks Best Buy...Best Zelda game ever. Beautiful. Great story. Love the graphics

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    An epic open-world adventure game featuring exploration, discovery, and action on Nintendo Switch consoles.
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    Your price for this item is $52.99
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    The previous price was $59.99

  3. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HSZVPR

    Great Product...Great value. Love shopping at Best Buy....I love all the Mario games and Best Buy had a great promotion

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    A digital action-platformer featuring two family-friendly adventures, multiplayer modes, and accessible controls for all ages.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  4. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7GSL48FGH

    great game love it, it wa one of my best purchase....It’s great I love it. Mario is the best. Very fun game.

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    A family-friendly platformer offering two adventures, multiplayer fun, and accessible controls for all ages.
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    Your price for this item is $55.99
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    The previous price was $59.99

  5. God of War - PlayStation Hits Standard Edition - PlayStation 4

    SKU: JXHQ3C7XR3

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    An epic action-adventure set in Norse mythology featuring immersive gameplay and a powerful father-son story.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99

  6. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7GSL4G3LT

    Love games and merchandise from Best Buy is always the best great bargains and rewards...I love ZeldaBest gaming series everJust as great if not better then botw

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    An epic open-world adventure where you explore Hyrule’s land and skies, crafting your own journey.
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    Your price for this item is $69.99

  7. Red Dead Redemption 2 Standard Edition - PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4

    SKU: JXHY5R3H8J

    Love it buy it Best Buy is great love them too go buy...I love this game one of the best open world games. Thanks rockstar for a great game.

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    An epic open-world action adventure featuring stunning graphics, immersive storytelling, and online multiplayer on PlayStation.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99

  8. The Last of Us Remastered - PlayStation Hits - PlayStation 4

    SKU: JXHQ3JVSHS

    Love his game. Great story line 5 stars..best game ever...I love this game. It is a great adventure. Best Buy is the Bomb. They have the best prices anywhere!

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    An action-packed adventure with enhanced graphics, a prequel chapter, and eight multiplayer maps for PS4.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99

  9. Splatoon 2 - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HCZWP7

    Great game lots of fun. The kids love it. A blast....Love love love!!!

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    An action-packed digital adventure featuring new weapons, strategic gameplay, and vibrant multiplayer battles for Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  10. The Last of Us Part II Standard Edition - PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4

    SKU: JXHQ3JV3RC

    Great service love using best buy app to purchase items...Great...Great game still playing it and love shopping at Best Buy

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    An intense action-adventure game featuring gripping storytelling and immersive gameplay for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
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    Your price for this item is $31.99
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    The previous price was $39.99

  11. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7GSL4G7P5

    Works great...Great game. Kids love it. Mario is best. Would buy again...Great buy...Great game. My daughter loves it!! We love to shop at BEST BUY

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    An action-packed platformer featuring co-op and online play, creative levels, and feline-themed power-ups.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  12. Red Dead Redemption 2 Standard Edition - XBOX One [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6Q4C3RG

    I Love Red Dead Redemption 2...Best story ever, in a game!...love!...A great game and so fun to play. So much to do and explore

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    An action-packed open world adventure featuring immersive storytelling, stunning graphics, and online multiplayer gameplay.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  13. Red Dead Redemption 2 Standard Edition - XBOX One

    SKU: JXHY5R8F8H

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    An epic open-world action-adventure game set in 1899 America, featuring stunning graphics and immersive storytelling.
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    Your price for this item is $26.79

  14. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze - Nintendo Switch

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    GREAT...Great shop always best buy is bette than other brand. we love best buy...Love this game, great article and great deal at best buy.

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    A fun platformer adventure featuring the Kong crew, engaging gameplay, creative level design, and lively music.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  15. Bloodborne - PlayStation Hits - PlayStation 4

    SKU: JXHQ3JV9JX

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    An intense third-person action RPG featuring fast-paced combat, terrifying bosses, and a dark, atmospheric world.
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    Your price for this item is $25.44
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    The previous price was $29.99

  16. Ratchet & Clank - PlayStation Hits - PlayStation 4

    SKU: JXHQ3JV9CT

    Great game...Love it. Great. Super. Will buy more games. Love best buy...This game is great my kids love it I will continue to buy more game from Best Buy

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    An action-packed platformer featuring a reimagined origin story, cinematic sequences, and an arsenal of inventive weapons.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99

  17. Marvel's Spider-Man Game of the Year Edition - PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4

    SKU: JXHQ3JV5FL

    Great game and great price for my 11-year old. Love Best Buy!...Great game and great price...Great game and was a good price at best buy. I love their sales

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    An action-packed adventure featuring stunning graphics and complete DLC, compatible with PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
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    Your price for this item is $39.99

  18. Star Wars Battlefront II - XBOX One [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6QV5HL5

    Great game, couldn't stop playing, love the graphics...Great...Great game !! I love Star Wars AND this game it'is just amazing

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    An action-packed digital adventure featuring multiplayer battles and a gripping single-player story across all Star Wars eras.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99

  19. Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Standard Edition - PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4

    SKU: J7CYF9Y8LR

    Great game. Fun to play. Son having a lot of fun playing it

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    An action-adventure game where you master lightsaber combat and explore diverse Star Wars galaxy environments.
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    Your price for this item is $25.99
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    The previous price was $30.93

  20. Days Gone - PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4

    SKU: JXHQ3JFGQG

    Differently a great game, great price at Best Buy, Love it!!...Love it!...Love the experience at Best Buy! Easy to shop online and pick up. Great prices also.

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    An action-packed open-world adventure where you battle zombies and explore the Pacific Northwest on motorcycle.
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    Your price for this item is $39.99

  21. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J7JHG52G2K

    I love sonic. I love Mario. Best game ever. Love it...Olympics at its best. Fun game with easy gameplay mechanics. Great animations and characters....Love that Sega and Nintendo.

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    A fun sports game featuring Mario, Sonic, and friends with local and online multiplayer for Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  22. Titanfall 2 - XBOX One [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6QQJ9H2

    One of the best games ever!...It is like they took the best of all the great shooters and put them together to create this!...Love it!...Great product, worth the money. I would recommend to a friend.

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    An action-packed first-person shooter featuring an innovative single-player campaign and dynamic multiplayer modes.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99

  23. LEGO Harry Potter Collection Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J3KZRY5Y3Z

    Love these games. Great price. Always love buying at Best Buy....Great lego game...Great game collection. Love the Harry Potter series and this game brings out the best.

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    An action-adventure game featuring LEGO-inspired Harry Potter stories and challenges for Nintendo Switch players.
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    Your price for this item is $24.99

  24. Borderlands 3 Standard Edition - XBOX One [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6H9SZ74

    The best...Great game....My son loves the game and the quick delivery and quality of the products from Best Buy really makes this

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    An action-packed first-person shooter featuring online co-op, loot-driven gameplay, and a digital Xbox One format.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99
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Single-player story games put you at the center of an adventure, pairing interactive gameplay with characters, conflicts, and worlds you can explore at your own pace. Whether you enjoy unraveling a mystery, navigating a science fiction setting, or following a hero through a fantasy realm, story-driven video games offer a variety of ways to get involved in the narrative. Action-adventure games often combine exploration and combat with cinematic storytelling, while role-playing games may add character customization, companion relationships, and branching quests. For a different pace, narrative adventure games can emphasize dialogue, investigation, or puzzle-solving rather than fast reflexes. Some single-player campaigns follow a carefully structured storyline, while others let your decisions influence relationships, events, or the ending. Think about whether you prefer a focused journey with a clear destination or an open-world experience filled with optional discoveries. That distinction can help you find a single-player game that fits both your storytelling interests and your preferred style of play. Choosing single-player story games also means considering how a game fits your platform, schedule, and comfort level. Check console compatibility or PC system requirements before buying, along with storage needs and any internet requirements; a single-player experience does not necessarily mean the game is playable entirely offline. If you like shorter gaming sessions, look for information about save systems, mission length, and the ability to pause. Players who want to focus on the plot may appreciate adjustable difficulty, while those seeking a challenge can look for more demanding combat or strategic systems. Available accessibility features, such as subtitle options, remappable controls, and text-size adjustments, can also help shape the experience. Content ratings and descriptions are useful for finding themes that suit your preferences. For replay value, consider story-driven games with alternate paths, optional quests, or multiple endings. Balancing these features with your favorite genres can help you choose a narrative adventure you will enjoy from its opening scene to its final chapter.

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Single-player story games are video games designed for one player, with an emphasis on characters, plot, and world-building. They combine storytelling with activities such as exploration, dialogue, puzzle-solving, or combat, letting you experience the narrative at your own pace.

Story-driven single-player games span action-adventure, role-playing, mystery, horror, and puzzle genres. Role-playing games often emphasize character development and quests, while narrative adventures may focus more on dialogue and decisions. Some games blend several genres into one experience.

Some single-player story games feature branching narratives in which your decisions influence relationships, quests, or endings. Others follow a largely fixed storyline while offering choices about exploration or gameplay. Look for descriptions mentioning branching dialogue, player-driven decisions, or multiple endings if you want choices to shape the story.

Many single-player story games support offline play, but playing alone does not always mean an internet connection is unnecessary. Some games require a connection for installation, account activation, or continued play. Check the game's internet and account requirements before planning to play offline.

Consider the setting, storytelling style, and types of gameplay you enjoy. A linear adventure offers a more directed narrative, while an open-world game typically gives you more freedom to explore and pursue side quests. Also review platform compatibility, control options, subtitles, and difficulty settings to find an experience that matches your preferences.

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