Gone Home -

is a seminal "walking simulator" that trades traditional combat and puzzles for a deeply personal, environmental narrative. Released in 2013, it remains a touchstone for how video games can tell intimate stories through the simple act of exploration. Atmosphere & Story

While the stormy weather and creaky floorboards initially suggest a horror game, the experience is actually a grounded, bittersweet coming-of-age tale. You piece together the life of your younger sister, Sam, through her journals and the various objects she left behind. Gone Home

Interactive Narrative Games and Why Gone Home was a Really Good One is a seminal "walking simulator" that trades traditional