The 220+ Most Compelling Video Game Storylines Ever

Red Dead Redemption II lets you swallow the wild west's bitter pill by casting you as outlaw Arthur Morgan. The epic narrative effortlessly fuses with dynamic gameplay and bar-setting graphics; it’s no wonder your adventure in the rugged Heartlands leaves an indelible mark on any gamer’s soul. The game's morally complex story of honor among thieves succeeds in gripping your attention while churning your emotions—talk about a wild ride! RDR2 is widely considered one of the best story mode games of all time.

The Last of Us serves you a heart-wrenching tale of survival, not for the faint-hearted. The belly of the beast doesn't get more intimate than traversing a post-apocalyptic world with Ellie and Joel, characters etched into gaming folklore due to the game's profound storytelling and innovative stealth-action gameplay. This game stands as a true watershed moment, raising the bar for interactive storytelling.

Playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is like embarking on a literary odyssey—dynamic, dense, and dripping with detail. Role-playing gameplay that's as frothy as a witch's brew combined with the socio-political intrigue, monster-hunting, and numerous bittersweet choices make this one a breathtaking saga that you wouldn't forget in a hurry. The Witcher 3’s dark fantasy universe is groundbreaking in its depth and complexity, paving the way for a new era of RPGs.

Red Dead Redemption puts the 'wild' in a wild-west tale of redemption and survival. The riveting narrative, coupled with responsive open-world gameplay, blends seamlessly to create a breathtaking canvas that engaged players like never before. The game's cultural traction changed the landscape of gaming, cementing its status as a zeitgeist-tapping masterpiece.

Batman: Arkham City locks you in an adrenaline-jacked rollercoaster ride with the Dark Knight. Its brilliant mix of a harrowing storyline, imbibing diverse gameplay elements and stunning graphics, it’s no surprise it's considered a classic. The game's impact on superhero games was so definitive that it cast a Dark Knight's shadow over all subsequent titles.

BioShock Infinite crafts an unsettling, mind-bending narrative that puts a thunderbolt into your gaming brain. Its fast-paced, first-person shooter gameplay is as thrilling as the twists and turns of its story—a class act from beginning to end. The game literally turns the genre on its head, leaving a lasting impact on the imaginative potential of narrative-driven games.