As the game jam is wrapping up, I want to play games that have left an impact on reviewers, not just ones performing well in the algorithm. My passion in games is storytelling and character, so I was wondering -- what were your favorite narratively focused games?

I may make a more exhaustive list of my favorites before time runs out, but for right now I want to highlight a favorite -- Organ-ized Crime by @zungryware

This game procedurally generates characters, who you can ask questions to see if they would become good involuntary organ donors. Although the diversity of character isn't the deepest (perfectly acceptable for a jam setting), I found flavorful characters who I either wanted badly to kill or save, and interesting twists and puzzles as I got to know certain NPCs under different contexts. Storytelling, baby!!

I would also like to humbly plug my own game, Menagerie Street, if you're interested in storytelling LD52 games. It's a visual-novel-like mystery full of secrets and evolving dialogue.

But what about you? What games stood out to you when it came to telling a story? Let's share some recommendations!