If you’re anything like me, the wait for Life is Strange: Double Exposure feels longer than a fetch quest in a 100-hour RPG. And while we can twiddle our thumbs and wait in desperation to reflect on every minor decision we’ve ever made, there’s no need to let that choice-based game hunger go unsatisfied.
The beauty of gaming lies in the plethora of titles available that deliver emotional gut punches for clicking the wrong option – or worse, for selecting that sarcastic choice when you really didn’t mean it.
So, as we eagerly await the opportunity to step back into Max’s shoes in Double Exposure, here’s a lineup of the top ten games where your choices matter… and sometimes, the wrong choice leaves you regretting it harder than forgetting to quicksave before a major boss fight!
Baldur’s Gate 3
Platforms: PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X/S; PC; macOS
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Step into the Forgotten Realms and forge your destiny in this epic RPG. Every choice you make influences your character’s fate, allies, and the world around you, leading to unique storylines, relationships, and outcomes. Will you be a hero, a villain, or something in between?
You can also read our full review here.
Beyond: Two Souls
Platforms: PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PC
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Experience a gripping narrative that follows Jodie Holmes, a woman linked to a mysterious entity. Your choices shape her journey, impacting relationships and the world as she navigates love, loss, and the supernatural. Every decision echoes through her life, altering the course of her story.
Detroit: Become Human
Platforms: PlayStation 4; PC
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In a futuristic Detroit, control multiple androids fighting for their freedom. Your choices define the path to revolution or oppression, affecting both humans and androids. Will you spark a new beginning or maintain the status quo? The fate of the city rests in your hands.
Disco Elysium
Platforms: PC; macOS; PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5; Nintendo Switch; Xbox One; Xbox Series X/S
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Immerse yourself in this narrative-driven RPG as a detective with a unique skill system. Your choices influence the investigation, your relationships with colourful characters, and the city itself. Every dialogue option and action alters the outcome, leading to countless paths and endings.
Frostpunk
Platforms: macOS; PC; PlayStation 4; Xbox One
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As the leader of the last city on Earth, your decisions impact survival in a frozen wasteland. Balance the needs of your citizens, make tough moral choices, and face the consequences of your leadership. Will you be a ruthless ruler or a compassionate leader? The choice is yours in this survival city-builder.
Heavy Rain
Platforms: PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PC
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Unravel a suspenseful mystery as you control four characters in a desperate hunt for the Origami Killer. Each choice affects the story and character’s fates, creating a web of interconnected events. Will you uncover the truth, or will your decisions lead to tragedy?
Oxenfree
Platforms: Nintendo Switch; Android; PlayStation 4; Xbox One; PC; iOS; macOS
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Join a group of friends on a mysterious island and navigate supernatural occurrences. Your choices affect relationships and the story’s outcome, with dialogue options that shape the group’s dynamics. Every decision can lead to friendship, betrayal, or even worse.
You can check out our full review of Oxenfree 2 here.
Stray Gods
Platforms: PC; Nintendo Switch; PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5; Xbox One; Xbox Series X/S
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Step into the shoes of a reluctant hero in a world where Greek mythology meets modern life. Your choices influence relationships with gods and mortals, shaping your story and the outcome of the conflict. Will you rise to the challenge or fall into chaos?
The Quarry
Platforms: PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5; Xbox One; Xbox Series X/S; PC
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Spend a night at a summer camp that takes a dark turn. As the group faces supernatural threats, your choices dictate who lives and who dies. Every decision counts as you navigate relationships and survival, ensuring that no playthrough is ever the same.
You can follow the link here for our full review of The Quarry.
Until Dawn Remake
Platforms: PC; PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5
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Friends reunite at a remote mountain lodge and face chilling horrors. Your choices dictate their survival as you decide who to trust, who to save, and how to confront the terror lurking in the shadows. Every decision leads to different fates, making each playthrough uniquely tense.
If you’ve already playing Until Dawn but one to take another swing at keeping our favourite characters alive, you can find our guide by following the link here.
And there you have it – your cheat sheet for games where your choices matter more than whether you left the stove on. Whether you’re saving the universe, wreaking havoc, or just trying to keep your virtual friends alive (seriously, why do they always wander into danger?), these titles will keep you engaged until Life is Strange: Double Exposure finally arrives to test your decision-making skills in ways you never thought possible.
So grab your mouse and keyboard or controller, buckle up, and prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions. Just remember: when in doubt, always save before making a choice. Because nothing hurts more than realizing your bad decisions led to a full-blown apocalypse – unless you can rewind time.
Happy gaming, and may your choices ever be in your favour!