*Note: Updated in June 2025 in an effort to remove AI-generated content from the blog.
When it comes to interactive "choose your own adventure" type games, everyone quickly thinks about Telltale Games, and with good reason. Telltale forged its own path by creating interactive experiences set inside the worlds of famous IPs, such as Batman, Minecraft, Game of Thrones, and even Wallace & Gromit, while also creating some fresh new stories and worlds for us to explore and get obsessed with.
10º - Back to the Future: The Game
Back to the Future: The Game brings the iconic franchise into our own home with a story set six months after the movies. It picks up right where things left off, with Marty once again jumping through time to stop things from going horribly wrong. It really nails the vibe of the films, with plenty of easter eggs to the original story and even Christopher Lloyd back as Doc Brown, which is a huge win.
The puzzles aren’t anything special – they’re quite basic, honestly – and the visuals definitely show their age. If you're already a fan of Telltale’s stories or just love the Back to the Future universe, it's a ride worth taking. It may not reinvent the flux capacitor, but it does a great job of capturing the heart of what made the movies so special.
9º - Game of Thrones: A Telltale Game Series
Game of Thrones: A Telltale Game Series throws you right into the middle of all the backstabbing and chaos you'd expect from Westeros. Set during the events of the TV show, you follow House Forrester, a lesser-known noble family trying to stay afloat while everything around them is falling apart. The mix of new characters with familiar faces from the series adds some nice tension, and the choices you make come with that signature Telltale weight (even if not all of them feel super impactful in the end). Visually, it doesn't look that great, but if you’re into story-heavy games or just want more of that Game of Thrones drama, this is a solid pick.
8º - The Expanse: A Telltale Series
The Expanse: A Telltale Series is a solid dive into the world of the show, especially if you're already a fan. Set before the events of the series, you play as Camina Drummer, stuck right in the middle of all the tension and tough calls you'd expect from a crew stuck on a space salvage ship. The game keeps that classic Telltale formula and tries to give it an "Expanse" spin. Does it succeed? A little bit. Sure, the gameplay itself is on the lighter side, but the atmosphere, writing, and that gritty sci-fi drama more than make up for it. If you’re into The Expanse, this one’s definitely worth checking out.
7º - Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: A Telltale Series
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: A Telltale Series does a great job bringing the team’s chaotic charm into a choice-driven story. You’ve got all the usual suspects: Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket, Drax, and Groot constantly bickering, bonding, and getting into all sorts of cosmic trouble. The writing is snappy, the banter hits just right, and it feels like you're hanging out with the Guardians crew on one of their nights out.
The main story revolves around a powerful artifact that can change everything, and yes, it's your typical space adventure storyline. You’ll still be making the usual Telltale choices that shape how the team reacts to you, though the gameplay doesn’t really shake up the formula much. But what keeps it very "Guardians" is the mix of fun action, emotional beats, and some surprisingly heartfelt moments.
6º - Minecraft: Story Mode
Minecraft: Story Mode is a fun and chill take on the Minecraft world. You follow Jesse and their crew on a mission to save their blocky world from some mysterious threat. It’s got that Minecraft charm with its unique art style and creative settings, but it adds a more focused story with an interesting crew of characters. The gameplay is pretty simple, especially if you’re used to Minecraft’s sandbox style, but that actually makes it super accessible for younger players or fans who just want a cool story. Plus, the humor and vibe make it a solid intro to Telltale’s way of doing things. The first game was such a hit, it got a second season. That’s how you “mine and craft” around here.
5º - Tales from the Borderlands
Tales from the Borderlands is one of
Telltale’s best, mixing the
wild, crazy vibe of
Borderlands with their
signature story-driven style. The game is set
after Borderlands 2 and follows
Rhys, a
corporate guy, and
Fiona, a
con artist, on a
wild adventure packed with
crazy twists (which I obviously won't spoil cause reasons). Telltale really
hit the mark with the
atmosphere we've come to love from the
Borderlands franchise. It’s
less about combat and
more about the story, but the
quick-time events and
choices keep things exciting. Whether you’re already a
Borderlands fan or
new to the series, it’s a
fun ride from start to finish.
4º - Batman: The Telltale Series
Batman: The Telltale Series carves out a darker, more personal corner of Gotham, reimagining iconic villains like Two-Face and Penguin through a fresh, almost intimate lens, while introducing new threats like Lady Arkham, who shake up the usual chaos. The story is filled with tension and great character moments, offering a gripping gateway into Telltale’s Batman universe that is equal parts familiar and mindblowing. Minor stumbles in the minigames do not overshadow the strong storytelling here. It’s not just another Batman game—it's a slow-burning character study that fans hungry for something different won’t want to miss. 3º - The Wolf Among Us
The Wolf Among Us is one of
Telltale’s most stylish and unique games, blending
gritty noir detective work with a
dark, twisted take on fairy tales. You play as
Bigby Wolf, the
sheriff of Fabletown, trying to solve a string of
brutal murders in a hidden world where
classic storybook characters live
undercover in the real world. The
atmosphere is on point, with
slick, neon-lit visuals and a
moody soundtrack that really sells the
tension. It sticks to
Telltale’s usual setup:
dialogue choices and
quick-time events, but the
writing,
characters, and
world-building are so strong it doesn’t really matter. Every
decision feels heavy, and the
cast is full of morally messy, complex personalities that make the
mystery feel personal. Even if you’re not a fairy tale person, this one’s
worth your time.
2º - Batman: The Enemy Within
Batman: The Enemy Within is a step up in every direction from its predecessor. The story, the characters, the dynamics, and villains all shine brighter than ever in one of Batman’s best stories told in video games – and in media in general. The main attraction is the relationship between Bruce and "John" (also known as the Joker), which is a fresh and thought-provoking take on Batman’s most infamous villain. Choices feel the most impactful and morally grey that they have ever been, making this a story that challenges the player into creating their own versions of good and evil.
1º - The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series
The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series is pretty much the perfect way to experience Clementine’s full story from start to finish. All four seasons, plus the special episodes like 400 Days and Michonne, in one massive package. It still sticks to the usual Telltale setup: dialogue choices, QTEs, and those tough moral decisions, but what really hits is the story. Watching Clem grow up and survive in a world gone completely sideways is still just as emotional as ever with probably one of the best video game stories of all time. The upgraded visuals are a nice bonus, and the dev commentary adds some cool behind-the-scenes context if you're into that. If you’ve never played these before, this is 100% the way to do it, and if you have, it’s still absolutely worth revisiting.
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