Dear Esther is a polished, authentic, refreshingly subtle first person exploration/narrative game. Though short, the environment, soundtrack, and voice acting in Dear Ester are extremely high-quality and contribute to a compelling, scenic narrative experience.

What Remains of Edith Finch tells the stories of Edith Finch and her family members, and in particular each of their deaths. The game features a refreshing variety of gameplay and art styles, and presents an immersive, engaging, polished narrative experience.

Firewatch tells a tragic story of loss-- of both the unavoidable and cowardly varieties. Firewatch shines in its writing, character development, and soundtrack. However, the frequent bugs, clumsy implementation of limited mechanics and dissatisfying conclusion can make this story-- though certainly worthwhile and mostly well-told-- a difficult one in which to immerse yourself.