What’s your favorite game that offers a non-traditional narrative structure?

[killamch89]

Disco Elysium’s fragmented thought cabinet and branching skill monologues break from linear storytelling by eschewing combat for investigative dialogue that shifts based on internal ideologies. Firewatch uses radio-driven conversations that morph relationships depending on player choices and conversation logs, creating dynamic emotional arcs. Both games integrate narrative into gameplay mechanics - thoughts become traits, and dialogue choices alter world perception. Their structures reward curiosity and introspection over straightforward plot beats, fostering deeply personal experiences. By collapsing narrative and interactivity, they redefine storytelling boundaries. Which game’s unconventional narrative left a lasting impression, and how did it alter your expectations of in‑game stories?