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Best Quick-Time Events Games

Top 50 of 52 qualifying games — tagged Quick-Time Events (community voting), 1,000+ reviews · ranked by Wilson lower bound on Steam review score · review data as of 2026-10-22. Under each game: what its Steam reviewers most often mention (+ praise, − complaint), with how many of about 100 most-helpful reviews raise it — from the review consensus on each game's page.

1 The Walking Dead (2012) Zombies · Story Rich · Adventure · $14.99 + emotional writing and memorable characters 60+ engaging consequential choice mechanics 15 97.3%80,942 reviews 2 Cornerpond (2025) Simulation · Idler · Fishing · $2.99 + cozy background fishing loop 63+ worth the low price 11− slow, grindy upgrades 11 97.1%2,746 reviews 3 SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS (2024) Action · 3D Platformer · Platformer · $49.99 + Well-designed levels, smooth mechanics 76+ Strong Shadow character development 14− Physics jank, awkward mechanics 10 96.5%15,704 reviews 4 Dreams of Aether (2025) Minigames · Arcade · Quick-Time Events · $2.99 + Fun, varied WarioWare-style microgames 44+ Worth the low asking price 13− Very short game with limited content 26 96.9%1,917 reviews 5 Tomb Raider Game of the Year (2013) Adventure · Action · Female Protagonist · $19.99 + smooth combat, exploration, and puzzles 63+ engaging origin story and character growth 39− crashes, glitches, and broken puzzles 17 96.0%271,456 reviews 6 Commando Collection (2024) Action · Shooter · Bullet Hell · $4.99 + fast-paced run-and-gun combat 15+ inexpensive multi-game collection 6− AI-generated artwork 10 95.7%1,687 reviews 7 Resident Evil 4 (2005) (2014) Inventory Management · Survival Horror · Action · $19.99 + timeless satisfying combat and design 82+ memorable characters and campy writing 21− stiff aiming and awkward controls 8 94.2%99,191 reviews 8 Rise of the Tomb Raider (2016) Adventure · Action · Female Protagonist · $29.99 + refined combat, puzzles, and exploration 62+ stunning detailed environments and graphics 44− generic predictable plot and characters 15 94.2%156,392 reviews 9 Tales from the Borderlands (2021) Comedy · Adventure · Story Rich · $19.99 + Character-driven narrative with heart 65+ Outstanding voice cast and music 16− Choices feel meaningless to outcomes 8 94.3%19,631 reviews 10 Costume Quest (2011) RPG · Adventure · Comedy · $9.99 + turn-based costume combat 29+ short five-to-ten-hour adventure 14− simple repetitive combat 8 93.9%4,136 reviews 11 Bugtopia (2025) Idler · Collectathon · Clicker · $5.99 93.5%1,012 reviews 12 Batman: The Enemy Within - The Telltale Series (2017) Adventure · Story Rich · Choices Matter · $14.99 + Joker and Bruce-John character dynamics 76+ Choices genuinely shape character and story 34− Narrative inconsistency and character missteps 23 92.3%10,735 reviews 13 Card Shark (2022) Indie · Story Rich · Historical · $19.99 + Cheating minigames and tricks 34+ Intriguing historical narrative 22− Punishing timers and mistakes 11 90.1%3,246 reviews 14 Cats & Cups (2025) Casual · Job Simulator · Cats · $9.99 + cozy cafe serving loop 34+ cute cat-themed visuals 13− tedious repetitive minigames 13 90.4%1,264 reviews 15 Train Valley 2 (2019) Quick-Time Events · Multiple Endings · Trains · $14.99 + Train logistics and puzzle mechanics 20+ Challenging star objectives 10− Strict timers and frustrating levels 11 89.2%3,237 reviews 16 Shenmue I & II (2018) Adventure · Open World · Story Rich · $29.99 + Unique life-sim exploration 28+ Detailed, lively environments 11− Tedious waiting and fetch quests 11 88.8%3,266 reviews 17 Beyond: Two Souls (2020) Adventure · Choices Matter · Story Rich · $19.99 + emotional story and compelling characters 62+ satisfying Aiden and choice mechanics 19− clunky controls and intrusive camera 29 87.6%43,652 reviews 18 SCP: Secret Files (2022) Adventure · Story Rich · Psychological Horror · $14.99 + varied SCP stories 26+ distinct chapter mechanics 11− walking and pressing E 14 88.2%5,098 reviews 19 Batman - The Telltale Series (2016) Choices Matter · Adventure · Story Rich · $14.99 + Compelling character-driven narrative 42+ Fun, engaging dialogue and action 25− Illusion of choice, predetermined outcome 20 87.7%18,269 reviews 20 Resident Evil 5 (2009) Co-op · Action · Zombies · $19.99 + excellent co-op with friends 41+ satisfying action combat and gunplay 27− clunky mechanics and poor partner AI 26 87.0%68,974 reviews 21 Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles (2021) Anime · Action · 3D Fighter · $59.99 + Fun and engaging combat mechanics 60+ Faithful to the anime 20− Repetitive and boring after hours 19 87.1%19,620 reviews 22 Assassin’s Creed Rogue (2015) Open World · Assassin · Action · $19.99 + smooth mechanics and engaging naval combat 54+ templar perspective creates moral complexity 32− repetitive design and asset reuse 15 86.6%22,659 reviews 23 Call of Duty: Black Ops III (2015) Multiplayer · Zombies · FPS · $19.79 + excellent zombies and custom maps 85+ endless community-made zombie maps 39− hackers, disconnects, and broken matchmaking 33 85.2%234,946 reviews 24 Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator (2023) Simulation · Cooking · Immersive Sim · $29.99 + detailed cooking and management 39+ adjustable relaxed-to-stressful challenge 14− game-breaking quest and cooking bugs 14 83.7%2,817 reviews 25 Until Dawn (2024) Horror · Choices Matter · Adventure · $59.99 + compelling branching horror narrative 39+ meaningful branching choices 30− frequent crashes and glitches 15 83.2%5,318 reviews 26 Blacksad: Under the Skin (2019) Adventure · Detective · Choices Matter · $19.99 + engaging noir detective mystery narrative 35+ fun detective work with puzzles 22− sluggish walking and camera control 13 83.1%6,981 reviews 27 Ship, Inc. (2025) Simulation · Casual · Cozy · $9.99 + Relaxing packing and sorting 32+ Optional chill and hard modes 12− Repetitive packing loop 27 83.5%2,488 reviews 28 Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (2025) Anime · Multiplayer · 3D Fighter · $59.99 + Enjoyable combat and gameplay 13+ Spectacular anime-style visuals 7− Dead or inaccessible online matches 7 83.1%3,797 reviews 29 The Beast Inside (2019) Horror · Adventure · First-Person · $2.49 + dual timeline mystery across eras 32+ clever puzzles with survival variety 21− cheap jumpscares and repetitive pacing 20 82.5%12,172 reviews 30 Thriving City: Song (2024) Simulation · City Builder · Strategy · $12.34 + Cute hand-drawn visuals 25+ Challenging story mode 15− Poorly explained management mechanics 10 81.2%3,382 reviews 31 恋爱单选题 (2024) Dating Sim · Simulation · Life Sim · $10.99 80.8%2,486 reviews 32 D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die -Season One- (2015) Adventure · Mystery · Detective · $14.99 80.5%1,978 reviews 33 Dollar (2024) Idler · Capitalism · Casual · $0.99 79.7%1,297 reviews 34 Resident Evil 6 (2013) Zombies · Action · Co-op · $19.99 + deep, fluid action combat 45+ excellent fun with friends 31− clunky interrupted repetitive action 25 77.1%72,511 reviews 35 Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition (2014) Dog · FPS · Action · $19.79 + Fun zombies and exo modes 19+ Private matches and active play 10− Dead or inaccessible servers 14 79.2%1,088 reviews 36 Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series (2015) Memes · Adventure · Singleplayer · Free + Memorable characters and events 6+ Choice-driven adventure 6− Weak and cringy storytelling 7 77.5%8,285 reviews 37 STAR WARS - The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition (2009) Action · Singleplayer · Hack and Slash · $19.99 + Power fantasy, fun combat 41+ Dark, compelling, memorable 17− Clunky, janky, frustrating 22 76.1%12,315 reviews 38 Accident (2021) Simulation · Casual · Medical Sim · $14.99 + Accident response scenarios 30+ Realistic accident recreations 8− Very short campaign 27 76.6%1,766 reviews 39 The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope (2020) Horror · Multiple Endings · Story Rich · $19.99 + Engaging plot twists and mysteries 48+ Engaging interactive choice-driven experience 24− Disappointing and pointless endings 35 74.2%10,813 reviews 40 Engine Evolution 2022 (2023) Racing · Action · PvP · Free 74.9%1,036 reviews 41 Lost But Found (2024) Simulation · Casual · Job Simulator · $6.99 + satisfying sorting organization loop 58+ cute cozy visual style 17− repetitive shallow gameplay 29 72.6%2,618 reviews 42 Shenmue III (2020) Adventure · Action · Martial Arts · $29.99 + Enjoyable combat and minigames 12+ Beautiful landscapes and visuals 7− Tedious, shallow gameplay loops 22 72.8%1,423 reviews 43 反转21克 (2024) FMV · RPG · Immersive Sim · $8.99 72.2%1,129 reviews 44 Headbangers: Rhythm Royale (2023) Casual · Rhythm · Battle Royale · $19.99 + Fun rhythm minigames 27+ Catchy silly music 8− Nearly empty playerbase 44 70.2%1,211 reviews 45 Jurassic Park: The Game Dinosaurs · Adventure · Quick-Time Events · Free + Jurassic Park story expansion 20+ QTEs, puzzles, and death scenes 7− Obnoxious QTE button-mashing 25 69.4%2,120 reviews 46 Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition (2014) Dog · FPS · Action · $19.79 + fun exosuit mechanics and modes 28+ strong memorable campaign 26− severe PC stutter and frame drops 20 65.4%25,629 reviews 47 Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (2016) Action · FPS · Multiplayer · $19.79 + excellent zombies and campaign gameplay 49+ emotional campaign and memorable characters 12− high prices despite game age 14 61.8%30,238 reviews 48 Directive 8020 (2026) Choices Matter · Adventure · Horror · $49.99 + Engaging sci-fi horror story 35+ Stealth adds tension 11− Repetitive stealth sections 38 62.4%2,322 reviews 49 Blues and Bullets (2015) Adventure · Noir · Detective · $4.99 62.3%1,375 reviews 50 Ace Combat Assault Horizon - Enhanced Edition (2013) Action · Flight · Simulation · Free + Arcade flight combat and mission variety 21+ Dated but attractive aircraft visuals 8− Forced on-rails Dog Fight Mode 27 58.0%5,262 reviews