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Story-heavy games have become quite popular in the industry. Players love the idea of sitting down with their controller and immersing themselves in an amazing world with brilliant writing. While such games are generally enjoyed alone, players can definitely sit down with other people to explore these amazing narratives and speculate about their happenings.
This type of gaming can especially shine when players check them out with their partners, spouses, better halves, and everyone else who might fall same lines. In fact, certain games allow two people in a relationship to experience something truly magical in these experiences. Keeping this in mind, here are the best story-driven games that couples should try out.
10 It Takes Two
Josef Fares knocked it out of the park with It Takes Two, which is widely considered one of the greatest co-op games ever game. The title absolutely oozes quality, with its amazing gameplay switch-ups constantly keeping the experience fresh.
The story might not break any new ground, but this action-adventure platformer is still entertaining in its own right. Couples who want to immerse themselves in a beautiful game should definitely check out It Takes Two.
9 Portal 2
Portal 2 is one of the greatest puzzle games ever made. It improved upon everything that was present in the original, including an excellent co-op mode that was a blast to explore. Working together, players create and jump through portals to solve puzzles.
It helped that the game's two-player mode also elaborated on GLaDOS' story and expanded upon the lore of Aperture Science. It's a great game to play with a partner, mainly due to the endless charm and unique humor that this title brings.
8 Haven
It's hard to imagine that the developers behind Furi could try their hands at something so completely different, like Haven. However, this experiment was a massive success, with Haven being an engaging title in its own right.
Haven allows players to control a couple that is removing corruption from the land they reside in, while living their days out in peace. It's a pretty engaging tale, with the two leads being extremely likable and driving the core of the experience.
7 A Way Out
A Way Out was the game preceding It Takes Two, and functions along similar lines as well. However, their tones are completely different. A Way Out is more of a prison escape thriller, providing quite a different experience.
The game might not be as imaginative as It Takes Two, but it's still a blast to play regardless. Both playable characters are cheesy and likable in their own way, with the gameplay of this title being decent enough to carry the experience.
6 Life Is Strange
Life is Strange is a great narrative-heavy series by Square Enix, that takes the modern adventure game template and adds a neat mechanics based on supernatural powers. In the first game, this is time travel. The fact that this series is still going strong to this day is indicative of just how popular this game really is.
The first game sparked a massive wave of popularity for this series, and is a game that couples will definitely enjoy during their sit-through. The story is refreshing and heartwarming, and full of excellent characters.
5 Telltale's The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead franchise has covered every type of media from comics to television. Of course, gaming has also partaken in this IP, with Telltale's The Walking Dead being the finest offering by far.
The game sparked the resurgence of modern narrative-heavy adventure games and features a harrowing tale that is nothing short of a rollercoaster. Fans of emotional video games should definitely check this title out.
4 BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite is considered one of the greatest video games ever made, for a whole host of reasons. Ken Levine might be in the news for all the wrong things nowadays, but his popularity was at its peak during the release of this incredible game.
The game marks a brilliant return to BioShock's trademark first-person action-adventure stylings, but with an entirely new setting that is way more open yet familiarly claustrophobic at the same time. It's a great game that couples can sit through together, since its story is so engaging.
3 Catherine
Catherine is a game that couples will certainly enjoy, mainly due to its focus on romantic misadventures and the dangers they present. The game's puzzles are pretty hard, but collaborating on them with a partner will certainly make things easier.
Most people don't realize that Atlus made this unique puzzle game. Its heavy narrative focus is its biggest strength, and will carry the entire experience for couples.
2 Undertale
Undertale is the indie darling that everyone loves and simply can't get enough of. The game is a hoot from start to end, incorporating player choices in a meaningful manner that makes it feel all the more fresh and unique.
It's the kind of comes out once in a lifetime and is a must-play for any fan of creative and unique games. The fact that this masterpiece was mostly developed by a single person is truly mind-blowing.
1 Until Dawn
Couples who want to sit through a cheesy horror title should look no further than Until Dawn. It's a fun adventure game that incorporates cheesy scares and familiar premises to make for an unforgettable experience.
Trying to escape the horrifying creatures in this game and ensuring that all characters survive can be a doozy. However, this is the allure of the game that most people adore. Having a partner at one's side can also make the jumpscares easier to endure and laugh at.