Games like Collected Narratives

Moonflower, Nightshade, All the Hours of the Day is a story collection that consists of 9 stories and 1 novella. The stories run the gamut from surreal to slipstream to literary fiction to fabulist to fairy tales to weird biblical fanfic to poem-y word experiments. Over 55,000 words/200 pages of fiction. A few sample stories are available to be read online for free below. This itch.io page is the…

In Planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet, you explore a post-apocalyptic world as a wounded soldier seeking shelter. You stumble upon a planetarium and its malfunctioning robot, who still carries out her programming to share the wonders of the cosmos. Together, you'll navigate the desolate world and uncover the story of the planetarium's past. This visual novel combines elements of drama, mystery, and narrative-driven gameplay to create a memorable experience.

If you are reading this you are probably dead... Just kidding, you aren't dead... YET! See, in the future, everything dies... for the most part. and this is a game about just that. The End Is Nigh! ***-the management*** **Gameplay:** The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where the player takes control over Ash, one of few "things" that have "survived" the "end of the world". F…

"Infinite Space III: Sea of Stars" is a starship roguelike game that offers a sandbox adventure of interstellar exploration and combat. The game features a variety of unique alien species, starships, artifacts, and weapons, with thoughtful randomization for a unique experience each playthrough. It offers hybrid turn-based movement and pausable real-time combat, with a range of difficulty options and a full combat simulator mode. The game is suitable for players of all ages.

Time Commando is a 1996 action-adventure game where players travel through time to stop a deadly virus from infecting global computer systems. Explore nine distinct worlds from prehistoric to modern times, battling vicious warriors with a wide range of weapons. This unique game offers diverse gameplay and stylized visuals, making it a worthy addition to any retro gaming collection.

Step into the shoes of Yasuke, the legendary African samurai, as you navigate feudal Japan in a struggle for survival and honor. Master precise katana combat, uncover secret gear across the map, and harness ancestral powers to overcome enemies. Immerse yourself in a historically accurate depiction of 1579 Japan under Oda Nobunaga’s rule.

"The Secret of Varonis" is an indie Gameboy-style RPG that takes you back to the gaming heyday of 1989. Choose a party from humans, espers, robots, and monsters, each with unique leveling schemes. Explore six diverse worlds, employ over 500 combat items and abilities, and uncover the secrets of the sealed city of Varonis. Enjoy retro mechanics without the grind, with optional field encounter mode. What lies beyond the gate? Discover it in this old-school RPG. *323 characters.

In "Towards the Pantheon," play as Freyja, a warrior tasked with defeating the source of a power-hungry group's strength. This turn-based 2D RPG features unique elements, abandoning traditional RPG tropes in favor of distinctive mechanics like riding hamsters and collecting dead memories. Your journey will take you through various environments, from villages to a survival horror-inspired mansion, as you fight enemies and form friendships.

Anodyne is a single-player fantasy platformer game with excellent mechanics and ingenious graphics, set in the dream world of the human Young. As you explore, you'll encounter urban, natural, and bizarre areas, fighting your way through dungeons within Young's subconscious. The game features a good plot, beautiful music, and some grinding, creating a fantastic and highly emotional atmosphere. The sequel, Anodyne 2, is also available.

In "Werewolves: Haven Rising," a 285,000-word interactive novel, you are a werewolf living in a government internment camp. When you're chosen for a dangerous mission, you must navigate the tensions between the military and werewolf radicals. As you explore an urban jungle, your actions will determine the fate of your pack. This text-based game lets your choices control the story without graphics or sound effects.