Core Mechanics
Best Dialogue choices Games
Branching conversations that affect outcomes
48 games ranked by dialogue choices intensity
Crusader Kings III
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleDialogue choicesResource managementTech/research treesSpreadsheet territory
Imperator: Rome
WindowsmacOSLinux
Territory controlMap scaleOpen worldSandboxDialogue choices
Sins of a Solar Empire II
Windows
Dialogue choicesBase managementSci-fi technologyMethodicalResource management
Age of Wonders 4
Windows
Map scaleDialogue choicesExplorationMethodicalTech/research trees
Thea: The Awakening
Windows
Fantasy mythologyDialogue choicesRoguelike loopsResource managementTech/research trees
Sorcerer King: Rivals
Windows
Map scaleSandboxDialogue choicesSpreadsheet territoryTech/research trees
Pax Nova
Windows
Map scaleExplorationDialogue choicesMethodicalResource management
Dawn of Man
WindowsmacOS
Base managementCity/empire buildingSandboxOpen worldDialogue choices
Foundation
Windows
City/empire buildingSandboxOpen worldDialogue choicesBase management
Frostpunk
WindowsmacOS
City/empire buildingDialogue choicesBase managementResource managementEmergent narrative
Frostpunk 2
WindowsmacOS
Base managementCity/empire buildingDialogue choicesResource managementTense
Anno 1800
Windows
City/empire buildingSandboxExplorationDialogue choicesBase management
Tropico 6
WindowsmacOSLinux
City/empire buildingDiplomacySandboxDialogue choicesBase management
IXION
Windows
City/empire buildingExplorationDialogue choicesSci-fi technologyBase management
Company of Heroes 3
Windows
Warfare emphasisTurn-based combatDialogue choicesSolo contemplativeMethodical
Monster Train
Windows
Deck buildingDialogue choicesTurn-based combatMethodicalCompetitive ranked
Griftlands
WindowsmacOSLinux
Deck buildingDialogue choicesTurn-based combatLinear storySolo contemplative
Invisible, Inc.
WindowsmacOSLinux
StealthDialogue choicesSci-fi technologySkill masteryTurn-based combat
Baldur's Gate 3
WindowsmacOS
Dialogue choicesLinear storyTurn-based combatDeep systemsFantasy mythology
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Windows
Open worldDialogue choicesSandboxLinear storyExploration
Lies of P
WindowsmacOS
Skill masteryExplorationDialogue choicesMelee combatSolo contemplative
Persona 5 Royal
Windows
Dialogue choicesMystery and detectiveAnime/mangaTurn-based combatLinear story
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
WindowsmacOSLinux
Dialogue choicesOpen worldExplorationTurn-based combatDeep systems
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
WindowsmacOSLinux
Dialogue choicesOpen worldLinear storyDeep systemsFantasy mythology
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
WindowsmacOS
Dialogue choicesExplorationLocal multiplayerTurn-based combatMethodical
Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
WindowsmacOSLinux
Dialogue choicesOpen worldTurn-based combatDeep systemsLinear story
Long Live The Queen
WindowsmacOSLinux
Dialogue choicesAnime/mangaLinear storySolo contemplativeDiplomacy
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
WindowsmacOSLinux
Anime/mangaDialogue choicesMystery and detectiveLinear storySolo contemplative
Pathologic 2
Windows
Dialogue choicesMystery and detectiveOpen worldLinear storySkill mastery
Undertale
WindowsmacOSLinux
Dialogue choicesFranticLinear storyPixel artWhimsical
fault - milestone one
WindowsmacOSLinux
Dialogue choicesAnime/mangaLinear storySolo contemplativeFantasy mythology
Persona 4 Golden
Windows
Mystery and detectiveDialogue choicesAnime/mangaTurn-based combatLinear story
The Outer Worlds
Windows
Open worldShootingDialogue choicesExplorationLinear story
Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition
Windows
Dialogue choicesMystery and detectiveAnime/mangaTurn-based combatLinear story
F1® Manager 2022
Windows
Vehicle controlDialogue choicesMethodicalResource managementPhotorealistic
Loop Hero
WindowsmacOSLinux
Pixel artDialogue choicesResource managementTurn-based combatMinimalist
Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider™
Windows
Dialogue choicesOpen worldShootingStealthSolo contemplative
Strange Horticulture
WindowsmacOS
Dialogue choicesCosmic horrorMystery and detectivePuzzle solvingNature and ecology
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
WindowsmacOSLinux
Dialogue choicesTenseExplorationMeditativeSolo contemplative
The Last Express Gold Edition
WindowsmacOS
Mystery and detectiveDialogue choicesExplorationLinear storySolo contemplative
Pyre
WindowsmacOSLinux
Dialogue choicesLocal multiplayerLinear storySolo contemplativeFantasy mythology
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WindowsmacOSLinux
Dialogue choicesLinear storyMeditativeSolo contemplativeExploration
Life is Strange 2
WindowsmacOSLinux
Dialogue choicesLinear storyExplorationSolo contemplativeMeditative
Crab Champions
Windows
PlatformingDialogue choicesShootingCo-op chaosFrantic
The Henry Stickmin Collection
WindowsmacOS
Dialogue choicesWhimsicalSolo contemplativeExplorationLinear story
Library Of Ruina
Windows
Deck buildingDialogue choicesAnime/mangaLinear storyTense
What Remains of Edith Finch
Windows
Dialogue choicesLinear storyMeditativeExplorationSolo contemplative
Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition
Windows
Open worldDialogue choicesCo-op chaosTenseResource management