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Games like Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series

If Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series is your kind of game, the closest matches are Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two, The Walking Dead: A New Frontier and Startup Valley Adventure — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its heartfelt storytelling, memorable characters and locations and writing quality is exceptional. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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Minecraft: Story Mode is a narrative-driven adventure game released in 2015 by Telltale Games. Players take on the role of Jesse, a customizable character, as they navigate an episodic story set within the Minecraft universe. The game features branching choices and character development that influence the narrative direction. Players describe the experience as emotional and nostalgic, with reviewers highlighting heartfelt storytelling and memorable characters and locations. The game is playable on Steam Deck and holds a 73% positive rating from over 3400 Steam reviews.

About Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series: Episode 1 is now FREE - for a limited time! In Minecraft: Story Mode, playing as either a male or female hero named 'Jesse,' you’ll embark on a perilous adventure across the Overworld, through the Nether, to the End, and beyond.

2015AdventureDeck PlayableWindows · macOSby Telltale Games
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  1. Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two

    WHY THIS

    Shares narrative driven adventure, branching choices and an emotional mood with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Top pick for Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Together with old pals and new comrades alike, Jesse embarks on a brand new journey filled with tough choices, good times, and at least one temperamental llama.

    2017AdventureDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Walking Dead: A New Frontier

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Second-strongest match for Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    After society was ripped apart by undead hands, pockets of civilization emerge from the chaos. But at what cost? Can the living be trusted on this new frontier?

    2016Adventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Startup Valley Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    A tough divorce, getting fired from a job ... Why not make your life harder? Take on the role of a novice startup in Silicon Valley. Get ready to dive into…

    2020IndieAdventure12.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. The Walking Dead

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Ranked #4 for Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.

    2012Adventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Walking Dead: Season Two

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Ranked #5 for Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    The Walking Dead: Season Two continues the story of Clementine, a young girl orphaned by the undead apocalypse. Left to fend for herself, she has been forced to learn how to survive in a world gone mad.

    2013Adventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries stars the iconic, blade-wielding character from Robert Kirkman's best-selling comic books.

    2016Adventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. METAL GEAR SURVIVE

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    METAL GEAR SURVIVE builds upon MGSV’s stealth action gameplay with elements of exploration and survival creating a bold new experience. *An internet connection is required to play the game.

    2018ActionStrategyAdventure29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Bum Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Bum Simulator is a sandbox game bursting with inappropriate humor and memorable characters. You live on the streets of Bumsville. Do you have what it takes to adapt, survive and become an urban legend?

    2023ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Telltale Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Telltale Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. The Walking Dead

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Another title from Telltale Games, the studio behind Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.

    2012Adventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Walking Dead: Season Two

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Another title from Telltale Games, the studio behind Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    The Walking Dead: Season Two continues the story of Clementine, a young girl orphaned by the undead apocalypse. Left to fend for herself, she has been forced to learn how to survive in a world gone mad.

    2013Adventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Walking Dead: The Final Season

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Another title from Telltale Games, the studio behind Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    A secluded school might finally be Clementine’s chance for a home, but protecting it will mean sacrifice.

    2018Adventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Walking Dead: A New Frontier

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Another title from Telltale Games, the studio behind Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    After society was ripped apart by undead hands, pockets of civilization emerge from the chaos. But at what cost? Can the living be trusted on this new frontier?

    2016Adventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Tales from the Borderlands

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Another title from Telltale Games, the studio behind Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Tales from the Borderlands is a five-part episodic game set on the unforgiving world of Pandora between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. This is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.

    2021Adventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Another title from Telltale Games, the studio behind Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series is a six part episodic game series set in the world of HBO's groundbreaking TV show. This new story tells of House Forrester, a noble family from the north of Westeros, loyal to the Starks of Winterfell.

    2014AdventureSteam ↗
  7. Poker Night at the Inventory (2010 Original Version)

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Another title from Telltale Games, the studio behind Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Prepare for a different kind of poker night in a very different kind of club and play against familiar faces!

    2010SportsCasualDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Telltale Games, the studio behind Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries stars the iconic, blade-wielding character from Robert Kirkman's best-selling comic books.

    2016Adventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. The Walking Dead: A New Frontier

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    After society was ripped apart by undead hands, pockets of civilization emerge from the chaos. But at what cost? Can the living be trusted on this new frontier?

    2016Adventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Walking Dead

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.

    2012Adventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Bum Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.

    Bum Simulator is a sandbox game bursting with inappropriate humor and memorable characters. You live on the streets of Bumsville. Do you have what it takes to adapt, survive and become an urban legend?

    2023ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series

Does Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series run on Steam Deck?
Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
What games are most similar to Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series are Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two, The Walking Dead: A New Frontier, Startup Valley Adventure.
Who developed Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series?
Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series was developed by Telltale Games.

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