Games like Escape from Straightsville

Written By Sarah Garcia; Cover Art By Drea Loredo To play, simply click on the links throughout! The game will save your progress if you reload the page, so play through to an ending to restart the narrative. In terms of length, this game is the shortest of all in this collection. It was written with this explicit purpose in mind, with each of the main storylines that lead to the final endings in …

"Disturbed" is a hand-drawn adventure/horror visual novel inspired by experiences of depression and addiction. Play as Von, a struggling farmer facing a hopeless situation, and decide how to confront your fate. With no clear solution in sight, how will you deal with the hand you've been dealt? This short, impactful game may leave you questioning your own choices.

The Lords of The Earth Flame is a novel game created in the best traditions of interactive fiction and text-based role-playing. Non-linear structure, rich text core, and the "analog" feel of times past are certain to provide unforgettable gaming experience for hours on end.

"Belladonna" is a single-player horror arcade game now available on itch.io, previously exclusive to Steam. As a corpse girl rising from the dead in a gothic, twisted setting, uncover the mysteries of your own death and reanimation. The story follows a doctor and his wife dealing with the tragedy of their child's death, leading to a dark obsession and Belladonna's descent into despair. Experience sensational graphics, masterful music, and a chilling atmosphere in this gothic adventure.

"Silicon Dreams" is a narrative-driven cyberpunk interrogation game where you play as a detective AI. Question a variety of androids, analyze their responses, and make decisions that will impact your understanding of their stories and motives. Immerse yourself in a detailed, atmospheric world and uncover the truth behind human-like AI's actions.

"Golden Treasure: The Great Green" is an adventure game that follows a young dragon's journey to save her kingdom from destruction. The player explores a vibrant world filled with mythical creatures, solves puzzles, and makes choices that impact the story's outcome. With its unique narrative and charming visuals, it offers a memorable experience for fans of fantasy and adventure games.

"Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood" is a hand-drawn pixel adventure game with puzzle elements. Players control Scarlet, a young girl who must navigate a magical forest to rescue her friends from a wicked witch. The game features a unique fairy tale-inspired story, challenging puzzles, and a variety of characters to interact with. With its charming art style and engaging gameplay, "Scarlet Hood" offers a fresh take on the classic adventure game formula.

"Letters: A Written Adventure" is a narrative-driven game where players experience a touching story through letters and words. As the player, you will interact with various letters and objects, uncovering a heartwarming tale of friendship and connection. With its unique gameplay and engaging story, Letters offers a refreshing take on the adventure game genre.

"House of Hell" is a survival horror game that traps players in a haunted mansion. Players must navigate through the mansion, solve puzzles, and avoid various monsters and supernatural beings to uncover the mansion's dark secrets and escape. With permadeath and limited resources, players must approach each playthrough strategically. The game features retro-style graphics and a chilling atmosphere, harkening back to classic horror games.

In "The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante," players navigate a ruthless world in a narrative-driven RPG format, following a man who challenges the existing social order. The game is presented as a journal, with life-altering decisions and the struggle for freedom at its core.