Games like Ah Lim's Chicken Rice, #01-08A

Way out west, in the most lonesome of reaches, strange things are afoot. Cowboys around campfires tell ghost stories and tall tales, speak of impossible, supernatural things. They say the devil walks amongst men. They say he'll grant you impossible wishes at the cost of your eternal soul. They say he can bring dead men back to life. They say that somewhere out where the wind whispers secrets, the…

"The Night That Feeds" is a dark fantasy interactive story, focusing on themes of familial abuse, mature content, and the search for a home. The game features a customizable protagonist and multiple romance options, as you explore a unique fantasy world inhabited by demons. Please note the sensitive themes and prioritize mental health when engaging with this intense narrative.

Galina has always been Good. How could she not be? Beloved daughter of the town blacksmith, sweetheart of the farmer's most charming son, and envy of her peers—Galina's life is as close to ideal as it can be.  Sinister powers may lurk deep in the forest, where waters run cold and unafraid, but Galina is well-protected; after all, how could anything less than blissful befall someone so good? Her c…

"A Paradox Between Worlds" is a game set in the year 201X, where you play as a teen online in the midst of a tumultuous fandom. The game explores themes of fandoms, internet drama, and the stories we tell ourselves. Content warnings include transphobia, harassment, and references to illness, death, and suicide. Despite its heavy themes, the game received positive reviews for its powerful and sympathetic portrayal of its subject matter. It was ultimately ranked 10th out of 71 entries in the IFComp 2021 competition. The unofficial soundtrack and additional reviews can be found online.

In "The Sovereign's Ring," a dark fantasy interactive fiction for ages 18+, you are a successor to the recently deceased Empress, facing civil war and the ambitions of your rivals. Possessing the Imperial Signet Ring, you must navigate complex relationships, choose your loyalties, and make morally ambiguous decisions to claim the throne or risk losing everything. This mature game contains triggering content and is not suitable for all players.

LIFE ON MARS * A mini sci-fi game I created using Bitsy, that explores love, grief, and what it means to be human. This game was originally published by Voiceworks Online, for their third issue, "Geist". I wrote and coded the game in Early 2021, following a personally difficult 2020. I wanted to explore the age old question: "What is left after we're gone?" - both from a personal, individual level…

In "Souls of Nothing," players navigate the afterlife known as "Nothing," a home for damned souls. After dying, the player discovers they must follow numerous afterlife rules to avoid a horrifying fate, including evading soul hunters seeking to destroy them. When strange events threaten Nothing's existence, players must uncover the truth to protect their fellow souls from even greater evil.

"Blood Choke" is a narrative-driven game featuring a genderlocked lesbian protagonist with a lost past. As you regain memories and navigate the underground community, pursue romantic options Clear Rivers, Hana Lee, or Valentina, while making choices that impact relationships and the story. Decide your future in this new city before your past catches up.

CW: HUMILIATION, ABUSE, TORTURE, VIOLENCE, NON-CONSENSUAL SEXUAL ACTIVITIES. THIS GAME IS INTENDED FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE 18 OR OLDER [There was another content warning here urging people who aren't into noncon to not play this game. BUT some lovely people from Strawberry Jam who aren't into noncon porn told me that they found the game interesting despite the content; it is fairly well-written, if I …

(Cover Image: Journey from Venice to Palestine, Mount Sinai and Egypt (ca. 1467) content warnings: suicide, death. more explicit CWs can be found within the game GOOD AT KEEPING TIME? Since the time dislocation phenomena began a few years ago, people all over the universe have been frozen in time. We don't know where the sands of time came from, but we do know that people are crying for help. We'…