Until Dawn

Until Dawn is often described as the sleeper hit of 2015; released in late summer with little fanfare, the game stole the spotlight as players began untangling its complex narrative. Driven by player choice, Until Dawn's story features a deeply developed "butterfly effect" mechanic that rests the fates of eight teenagers on your every decision. The game turns familiar horror movie tropes on their head and weaves them into an experience that's less about the horror and more about letting you craft your own version of its Cabin in the Woods-like story. A smartly written script, excellent acting, and a beautiful, eerie aesthetic round out Until Dawn, making it one of the best narrative-focused games this ye play this game