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They call you Harbinger. You are a Keeper, a sworn protector of the Realm, mutated by necromancy to keep the monsters that plague the land in check. But you are no ordinary Keeper. You are the most powerful Keeper of your generation. A genetic anomaly: the only living Keeper to survive the mutation with a positive blood type. You possess the physical might of a mutant and the forbidden spell-ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keeper's Vigil.

The uprising continues! You fled the armies of the Hegemony into a nightmare wilderness. Now escape the storms of chaos magic to spread the flames of rebellion in your homeland’s capital. Choice of Rebels: Stormwright is an interactive epic fantasy novel by Joel Havenstone, the sequel to Choice of Rebels: Uprising, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based, without graphics o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Choice of Rebels: Stormwright.

Defy nature’s laws and avenge your slain pantheon! Humanity once feared and hated you, but now, awakened from a thousand-year slumber, you are their only hope. Will you liberate them from the tyrants who now rule over them, or let the world burn? God of Chaos is an interactive dark fantasy novel by Brennan Gilpatrick. It is entirely text-based,  250,000 words and hundreds of choices, without grap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God of Chaos.

Go in search of your father’s legacy! Will you challenge Fate—or submit to it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scales of Justice.

Life in Port Terris is tough. There’s never quite enough to eat, nor quite enough work, and your friends have a nasty habit of being snatched up by the Constables and their bots. When the majordomo of a Great House offers you employment, a warm bed, and all the food you can eat, it’s a tempting offer. Never mind that the alternative is a long stay in the City Dungeons. The Butler Did It is a 300,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Butler Did It.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, emotional

64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

As the eldest child of the Usurper King, you were always meant to inherit your father's stolen throne. When the lost heir of the dynasty he ended resurfaces, bent on revenge, you face a difficult choice. Your father's enemies don't have to be your own. Without allies, the Kidia heir has no hope of taking the throne back, but you could offer them that hope. By allying with his enemy against your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turncoat Chronicle.

These monsters aren’t just in the movies! Will you hunt the vampires, werewolves and others stalking Hollywood, or will you become a monster instead? Hunter: The Reckoning – Day for Night is an interactive novel by Josh Labelle set in the World of Darkness. It's entirely text-based, 900,000 words and hundreds of choices, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable pow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter: The Reckoning — Day For Night.

The discovery of an old magic book turns your life upside down. Will you succeed in becoming a guild wizard? Or instead travel a different path, striking out on your own, moving to a different plane of existence or perhaps not even remaining human? • Choose your name, gender, elemental alignment and area of magical focus. • Explore worlds both on and off Earth, full of magical creatures. • Track … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizardry Level C.

Wield ancient technology to overthrow your mage oppressors and save the kingdom If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magehunter: Phoenix Flame.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Can you and your magic sword save the kingdom from death herself? Infiltrate a tower full of skeletons, decipher its secrets, and escape with your team! Undying Fortress is an interactive dark epic fantasy novel by Yeonsoo Julian Kim, author of The Fog Knows Your Name, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based, 500,000 words and hundreds of choices, without graphics or sound … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undying Fortress.

Nothing will ever be the same. Fallen Hero: Revelations is an interactive superhero novel currently under development by Malin Rydén. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. With the ground cracking under your feet, it is time to step up and take charge of your destiny. Gather your allies and wreak vengeance on you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Hero: Revelations.

    Your Story: Games with Death - is an interactive text quest in the "Choose Your Own Adventure" genre, where you are the creator of the plot, choosing your path, and every decision you make can lead to greatness or end in tragedy.     The text quest tells the story of a young adventurer during the Middle Ages, who strives to escape from his hometown and go in search of adventure in u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Your Story: Games with Death.

Backed by interstellar weaponry, the nation of Panwestia has annexed half the globe. Resistance appears futile--but the hegemon has a very unique weakness... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstellar Airgap.

Awaken your magic and break an ancient curse at a secret school of sorcery! What mysteries will you uncover at this crossroads between realms? A text-based fantasy novel, 280,000 words and hundreds of choices, without graphics or sound effects. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of the Golden Mask.

Recover a stolen artifact and lose your heart as a secret magical agent! Can you uncover an arcane conspiracy before the clock runs out? Eternal Affairs is an interactive urban fantasy romance novel by Jamie Maurer. It's entirely text-based, 100,000 words and hundreds of choices, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. After you lost … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Affairs.

Delve deep beneath the earth to uncover ancient secrets before the dragon rises! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stronghold: Caverns of Sorcery.

Can you and your friends master the ocean's magic and save your school? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atlantis Academy.

Steal Death’s power and break free of his corrupt realm! Hide your heartbeat from the dead as you harness soul magic, navigate political intrigue, determine the fate of the Afterlife—and perhaps even claim its throne yourself. Escape from Death is a 256,000-word interactive horror adventure novel by Tova Näslund. It’s entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Death.

Explore an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe in The Blood of Dawnwalker for PlayStation 5. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blood of Dawnwalker.

Aldora is a Open-World Adventure RPG Step into the vast and ever-changing world of Arronia, where untold mysteries and legendary challenges await. As an ambitious adventurer, you've left the familiar shores of your homeland to embrace the unknown. Venture into ancient ruins, battle fierce creatures, and claim your place in the stories of this age of exploration and conquest. In the shadow of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aldora.

From the developers of Fabled Lands, comes a new adaptation of a beloved gamebook series — darker, deadlier, and more tactical than ever. Enter the world of Blood Sword, a tactical role-playing game that brings the cult-classic gamebooks by Dave Morris and Oliver Johnson to life in a richly atmospheric, narrative-driven experience. Lead a party of heroes through a deadly campaign across a war-t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Sword.

Gallop into pony legend! Born with unicorn, pegasus, and kelpie magic, a prophecy sings of your rise. When drakes set your forest aflame, you embark on a quest to reunite the herds and save your home. Hero of Hoofbeat Hollow is an interactive novel by Amy Clare Fontaine. It’s entirely text-based, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero of Hoofbeat Hollow.

A mysterious beacon of hope in the turmoil of a merciless war that started in heaven, where renegade angels battled their holy brethren for dominance. Not able to contain the conflict, it spilled over into the domain of humans, leaving death and destruction in its path. You set out not only to discover why you have been chosen to be an Unawake and explore your newfound powers, but to bring pe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unawake.

Create a party of up to six custom adventurers and descend into the sacred Crypts of Carith, where long-buried evils are beginning to stir beneath the stone. What begins as a simple expedition soon becomes something far darker. Beneath the quiet village streets lie forgotten catacombs, cursed chambers, and ancient secrets that were never meant to be uncovered. Every descent pushes your party de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crypts Of Carith.

Rebuild society after the climate apocalypse! Can you keep your settlement alive? After the Storm is a 185,000 word speculative fiction interactive novel written by Luiza Alves and illustrated by Lorry Jamison. It's mostly text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. Climate change has run its course, and you have to deal with the co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After the Storm.

Ignisia This is a magical world where majestic dragons live in harmony, protecting their lands from the forces of darkness. Each creature possesses unique abilities and a special purpose, and only together can they maintain the balance in these ancient lands. However, not all the secrets of this world are revealed at once — some of its inhabitants remain hidden in the shadows, waiting for their t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ignisia.

The kingdom of Acrunos is in ruins. Once a thriving land of magic and steel, it has been torn apart by a devastating civil war. As rival factions clashed, the barriers that once held back the monstrous forces beyond the Shade crumbled. Now, beasts roam freely, villages burn, and the people cower in fear. Hope is a distant memory—or so it seemed. A Hero ForgedYou are no knight, no noble warrior tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Onyx Crown.

In this magical baking contest, you'll team up with the Queen Undying to bake your rivals into an early grave—or out of the grave, with necromancy! The Bread Must Rise is a 450,000-word interactive comedy/fantasy/baking/eldritch horror novel by James Beamon and Stewart C Baker. It's entirely text-based, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imaginati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bread Must Rise.

WANT MORE VAMPIRE GAMES?Harrowed World is the shared setting and franchise of a growing number of video games and (soon) books. Check out our FREE gothic vampire visual novel, that acts a precursor to this very game. Find 'Harrowed World: What's Past Is Portents' and other Harrowed World games using the 'Check out the entire Harrowed World collection on Steam' link above. Step into a dark and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harrowed World: Portents In Red.

Rule as a hobgoblin warlord in this kingdom management RPG. Balance resources and manage the shifting opinions of commoners, goblinoids, and elites. Face difficult decisions, and choose whether to rule with fairness… or with brutality.Core Game In this kingdom-management RPG, you play as a hobgoblin warlord who has conquered a dying kingdom. Now seated on the throne, you must guide your legion th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yes, My Warlord.

Azure Ember is a fast-paced crafting roguelike that thrusts you into the heart of a treacherous, ever-changing dungeon. Harvest materials from everything you destroy—crates, creatures, and twisted contraptions—and forge a personalized arsenal to take on relentless enemies and colossal bosses. With each attempt, the dungeon reshapes itself, challenging you to adapt, experiment, and discover new way… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Azure Ember.

Welcome to the dark and compelling world of "Shadow City Mysteries: A Clockwork Noir," where the lines between a simple mystery, a deep-rooted conspiracy, and a chilling supernatural thriller blur. Step into the shoes of a down-on-their-luck detective and navigate through the shadowy streets of a city that hides more than it reveals. Your wits, deductive skills, and choices will uncover … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow City Mysteries: A Clockwork Noir.

In a Persian steampunk empire, will you use your arcane alchemy to repair a spaceship, or pilot a mech? Ignite a revolution, snuff it out, or play both sides against each other? “Heavens’ Revolution: A Lion Among the Cypress” is an interactive retrofuturistic fantasy novel by Peter Adrian Behravesh, inspired by eighteenth-century Iran, where your choices control the story. It’s entirely text-ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavens' Revolution: A Lion Among the Cypress.

The wilderfolk of Ushinega Island waste away in a rotting tropical paradise, haunted by a deadly malediction. Yet behind every curse lurks a secret. You have the power to save them... but should you? Shadow of the Curse-Eater is an interactive novel by Kim Berkley. It’s entirely text-based, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. As a pro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow of the Curse-Eater.

Pick up where Breach: The Archangel Job left off. Will you continue your story fighting the Chicago Outfit and the newly arrived Cartels alongside your motley crew of international criminals, join the FBI and hunt down your former allies and close friends, or set out on your own to search for the truth behind your entire life? Breach: Chicago War Zone is a thrilling [Word Count (cat * | grep -v &… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breach: Chicago War Zone.

Very dangerous alliances are being forged between the wrong demons. City of Dolorosa is an interactive fiction and first-person exploration game that blends walking simulator and visual novel elements. Both the environments and characters are hand-drawn using india ink in a colorful and vibrant style. Set in a city of Hell inhabited by bizarre demons, you will be caught up in a battle for power… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City of Dolorosa.

31%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Rule a mighty city, fight battles, and embark on quests in a steampunk-fantasy land. As the Ardent or Ardessa of Lake Steelthorne, find love, power and a secret which could change the world. Dragon of Steelthorne is a 170,000-word interactive novel by Vance Chance, weaving together story, city management and combat in a unique take on choice-based Interactive Fiction. Customize the level of chall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon of Steelthorne.

A CLASSIC SCI-FI STORY The end of the 23rd century. Earth lies in the grip of a new Ice Age. Famine, cold and fanatic cults threaten what is left of civilization. Humanity is on the brink of extinction. Nine of the strongest heroes of the age come seeking the ultimate prize: the Heart of Volent, an object with the power to reshape reality. All are ruthless, powerful, determined. To succeed they … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart of Ice by Dave Morris.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

81% User Score Based on 161 reviews

Wreak havoc in a city of heroes and fight the ones who pull the strings! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon: Recollect.

【The Calamity Lay Dormant Beneath a surface of Prosperity...】 The dream of Sacright watched over the holy city of Mitcanlande for a thousand years... Until the god-given Divine Essence shattered. Until the blood of catastrophe stained the heavens dark. Yet The Book of Sacright proclaims: when the sacred palace falls, the Sacrighter — chosen by the light — shall rise from the ruins and drive b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Banquet of Nausea.

Hexborn is a dark fantasy action RPG that blends brutal hack-and-slash combat, deep dungeon crawling, guild progression, and player-driven rivalry in a world consumed by an ever-expanding corruption known as the Graveglass Blight. Forge your path as one of the realm’s rising Scion — powerful adventurers gifted with unique, one-of-one abilities capable of shaping the fate of entire kingdoms. Vent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexborn.

There are worlds that live and die in the silence of a server, narrated through text and forged by the will of their players. Modern MUD is a return to that essence, a reimagining of the text-based RPG for an era that has forgotten the power of imagination. This is not a game of radiant heroes or simple victories. It is a chronicle of survival in a grim world, a turn-based tactical RPG where ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Modern Mud.

• Step into the World of Abysmal Gateway Descend into a ruthless dark fantasy realm where survival is an unrelenting battle, and every choice carries weight. Abysmal Gateway is an Open World Dark Fantasy Action-RPG that will push your skills to their limits, forging you into either a legend or a forgotten soul lost to the abyss. • A Realm of Dark Secrets A land cloaked in shadows and riddled… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abysmal Gateway.

Embark on an unforgettable journey in the world of Catonium, a land of medieval fantasy where ancient ruins, cities, and vast natural landscapes coexist. Uncover the riddle of Catonium before time runs out for a world broken by "The Fall," a cataclysmic event that shattered the realm just ten years ago. Navigate the complex relationships between humans, elves, and orcs in the aftermath o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catonium - out of chaos.

Omnivael: Chronicles of the Realm (The Open-Ended, Continent-Spanning High-Fantasy Epic) Omnivael: Chronicles of the Realm is a monumental open-world RPG, delivered one continent at a time to ensure unparalleled scale, mechanical depth, and complete non-linear player freedom. You are chosen by prophecy to bring balance to a world consumed by rising tensions between kingdoms and dark forces. For… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omnivael: Chronicles of the realm.

Fall into the world of Wild Sky, a survival-crafting adventure where magical creatures called Guardians are your greatest allies. Sail through the skies on your trusty airship and explore a massive world; discover unique floating biomes teeming with life, hidden treasures, and dangerous beasts to conquer.  Explore solo or play cooperatively with friends as you build everything from cozy cottage… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardians of the Wild Sky.

IntroSampo is a Kalevala-inspired roguelite deckbuilder rooted in Finnish mythology. Forge powerful rune combos, uncover card synergies, and battle mythical creatures as you journey through a fantasy world shaped by ancient magic, legend, and the search for the legendary Sampo. Forge rune combos in battleRunes lie at the heart of combat in Sampo. Combine cards to trigger powerful rune combos, dis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAMPO.

This is a text-based work in progress that includes the first two chapters of THE EARTH HAS TEETH. I'd love to hear what you think here, through the feedback form, on the development forum, or  on Tumblr. Thank you for your interest! You can also play the game on the cogdemos site where you can view the code if you wish. Heal the wilds and survive magical storms while protecting your dying god… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Earth Has Teeth [WIP Demo].

ㅤ Born in an ancient Korean kingdom, Nammo grew up under the warm and loving care of Junjeong, who was like a sister to her. The two became beloved by their people, and blossomed into flower-like beauties. But fate twisted cruelly beneath the moonlight. With nothing but sorrow in her eyes, Junjeong struck, slashing Nammo’s eyes and leaving her blind. After waking up in an unfamiliar cave, Nam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NAMMO.

Pretty as a lamb and its gentle skin. Blue as a wish and its morbid sin.A plague wipes out many people's abilities to lie, purifying them— evolving them. Or so they say. But you? Your body rots as you retain your ability to lie. Flee, little bird, flee to the place they whisper of, before they catch your tongue. That castle across the lake, with the long, long bridge. Choose the path you will t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanctuary of Petals.