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Focused on using its text, moreso than its visuals or audio, to tell the bulk of its story/plot. (Still can have great audio and visuals, though!)

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Marked by complete magical immunity, Wayfarers wander the world, fighting magic. Where will your fate lead you?
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(1,524 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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What do you See?
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(1,108 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Journey deeper into the unknown.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(812 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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16 talented participants enter the game. Only 2 will walk out alive.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(481 total ratings)
Visual Novel
An interactive fiction fantasy game made with Twine. Create your character, break a curse, fall in love & make it home.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(437 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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The struggle between mortals and divinity that may end an age of divine rule.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(569 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Learn the truth and unleash your potential.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(401 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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1bit adventure game of cosmic horror inspired by the work of Junji Ito
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(608 total ratings)
Role Playing
Play as King Arthur Pendragon's spouse and forge Camelot's history.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
(698 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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A story based on fey and other myths in a drained world. Will you find out what happened before it comes for you?
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(525 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Break the curse and uncover your fire.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(501 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Eye of the Moon is an adventure and romance story inspired by Filipino mythology.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(260 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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A short interactive story loosely based on Tchaikovsky鈥檚 Swan Lake.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(317 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Dark Fantasy + Romance Interactive Fiction
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(188 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
A fantasy twine game set is a world full of magic and mysteries.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(134 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Could you fall for a sinner?
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
(346 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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A dark-fantasy interactive-fiction epic.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(178 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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You were exiled from Court. Now, you need to find your way back.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(190 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(242 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Craft the story of a villain's amnesiac henchperson on a quest to mage restoration.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
(253 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(193 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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A dating game with a twist.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(153 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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The sequel to the Night Market
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(88 total ratings)
Role Playing
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A wintry, magical holiday romance
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(147 total ratings)
Visual Novel
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(182 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Text based adventure game where you explore hundreds of locations in an attempt to uncover all the secrets.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
(193 total ratings)
Visual Novel
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Horror, Sci-fi, Queer-friendly, and Romance... what more could you ask for?
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(78 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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A love story that surpasses death
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(168 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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A Regency Rom-Com
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
(165 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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A late night conversation in a diner with someone claiming to be your spouse.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(76 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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These people aren't like you.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
(223 total ratings)
Role Playing
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
(183 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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One day, HEINO's partner dies. He gets a new one.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(76 total ratings)
Adventure
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A free night ride across Tokyo, searching for our home with the help of some stranger.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
(281 total ratings)
Visual Novel
You are a Merfolk and was told all humans are bad. But are they?
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(122 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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A supernatural horror story set in modern-day Seattle. Will you save the world or succumb to the darkness?
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
(170 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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