Free games like StoryMode
Below are 11 free-to-play Steam games similar to StoryMode, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.
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Ranked picks
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Bongo Cat
Free-to-play alternative to StoryMode — no purchase or trial window. Shares Simulation with StoryMode.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
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The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
Free-to-play alternative to StoryMode — no purchase or trial window. Shares Simulation and Casual with StoryMode.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
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The Looker
Free-to-play alternative to StoryMode — no purchase or trial window.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
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missed messages.
Free-to-play alternative to StoryMode — no purchase or trial window. Shares Simulation and Casual with StoryMode.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
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NGU IDLE
Free-to-play alternative to StoryMode — no purchase or trial window. Shares Simulation with StoryMode.
NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!
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Travellin Cats in Paris
Free-to-play alternative to StoryMode — no purchase or trial window. Shares Casual with StoryMode.
Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!
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Virtual Cottage
Free-to-play alternative to StoryMode — no purchase or trial window. Shares Simulation and Casual with StoryMode.
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
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Magic Archery
Free-to-play alternative to StoryMode — no purchase or trial window. Shares Simulation with StoryMode.
Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.
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Working with Montabi
Free-to-play alternative to StoryMode — no purchase or trial window. Shares Casual with StoryMode.
Let adorable Montabi keep you company while you work! A desktop companion that types together with you. Customize your room and avatar, stay focused with productivity tools, and collect every Montabi by placing their favorite items!
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Patchy
Free-to-play alternative to StoryMode — no purchase or trial window. Shares Simulation and Casual with StoryMode.
Patchy is a little robot who lives on your desktop. He fishes, gardens, cooks, catches bugs, and mostly functions without you. He'll sit back, watch movies and react to your local weather. If he is angry he will grab your cursor and nudge your panels around until you give him some attention.
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Soulstonia
Free-to-play alternative to StoryMode — no purchase or trial window. Shares Simulation with StoryMode.
Recruit Summoners with minds of their own, train 20+ skills, summon creatures, and explore a living fantasy world. Take direct control anytime or let your party keep gathering, crafting, fighting, and growing while idle in this cozy RPG.