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A classic-style text adventure game spanning three chapters. Enter verb/noun commands via keyboard, mouse, or game controller to explore, collect items, and solve puzzles in a post-apocalyptic, Christian-themed story. Features an auto-drawing map and hint system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forgotten Nightmare Series.

Background Your name is Susan. You are 14 years old and you have ambitions of becoming a witch. You have just completed two years of study at the Spooksville Academy of Witchcraft. You reckon you know all the theory and now it's time to put that theory into practice. As with all trades, you must start out as an apprentice. You've been allocated to Broomhilda, the old witch that lives in the spooky… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch's Apprentice.

Introduction On 24 January 1848, James Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill, Coloma. When news spread, thousands flocked to the area and the great Californian gold rush began. Mining camps popped up all over the place and some of these developed into townships. When the gold rush died down, some of these towns were abandoned just as quickly as they had appeared. You're a grizzled old prospect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hangman's Gulch.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

71% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Help Detective Alicia to solve a mystery behind a ritual murder If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alicia Griffith: Lakeside Murder.

Solve the puzzles to get off the island before you are a permanent part of the eternal balance sheet. Pirates, ghosts, whiskey, and bureaucracy. You were the Ship's clerk. Now you’re a half-drunk, half-dead survivor trying to out-negotiate a spectral crew of backstabbing undead pirates. Welcome to the world’s most cursed accounting audit. Play through 7 twisted chapters of puzzles, dark humor, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Audit of the Damned.

Explore the vastness of a ship lost in time, what mysteries will you uncover amidst its Mayan idols, menacing sea creatures, and exotic treasures? Find out in this exciting new Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game on the open seas! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayan Prophecies: Ship of Spirits Collector's Edition.

Have you ever wondered what the robot spider did when it went into the wall to help Olivia? In this Hibernated 1 addon, you will see the events on the stranded alien ship through the eyes of an unusual and rather unexpected protagonist: Vermin Extermination Unit 4 aka Vlad. Eight Feet Under reveals a previously unknown part of the Hibernated 1 events, so it's essential to complete the main game fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eight Feet Under - A Hibernated 1 Addon.

Background You are Rowan of Bunglewood Downs, would-be thief and seeker of magic. There's known to be a Cave of Magic deep in the forest of Bunglewood. The cave is not hard to find, but no one goes there for fear of being eaten by a troll. As no one's been there, no one knows for sure what's in the cave. It's rumoured to contain treasure, but if it contains treasure, why isn't it called The Cave o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seeker of Magic.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

84% User Score Based on 43 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

A game you can read. A book you can play.YOUR HOUSE is a text-driven mystery game where reading is not a break from the gameplay — reading is the gameplay. Every sentence, image, sound, object, and strange detail inside the house may hide a clue. To move forward, you’ll need to read carefully, connect ideas, interact with words, solve puzzles embedded in the text, and unlock the secrets of a mans… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YOUR HOUSE.

Introduction In the wild West, the tin star is the symbol of law and order. The men who wear the tin star are respected by the community, as they face violent and cunning criminals nearly every day. After a group of criminals kidnapped your wife and daughter and almost took your own life, you decided to join the ranks of these brave lawmen and became a sheriff in the town of Tucson, Arizona. For… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tin Star.

Introduction In the years following the American Civil War, you lead a simple life as a cowboy. Despite the low wage, you scrimp and save and manage to buy a small ranch near Tucson, Arizona, where you live with your wife Sarah and daughter Betty. You dream of a bright future for your daughter and work hard every day to earn the money needed to provide her with a good education. Then, one day, y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild West.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

74% User Score Based on 140 reviews

Madame Fate, a mysterious fortune teller, has foreseen her own demise at midnight this very day. She has asked for your help in discovering the identity of her killer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Case Files: Madame Fate.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

93% User Score Based on 260 reviews

Susan, who is already famous throughout Lost Lands, returns again to that mysterious world! This time she will have to face the ancient curse of the druids. And more… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Lands: The Golden Curse.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

63% User Score Based on 524 reviews

Help Ashley Ford find her father and solve the mystery of the Three Oak Mansion. A professional thief, Ashley has inherited this hobby from her father, who suddenly disappeared one night while he was trying to sneak into the Three Oak Mansion. You start the game in front of a big, deserted house that hides a lot of secrets. You are carrying a mysterious crystal that will help you travel in time a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystals of Time.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

74% User Score Based on 336 reviews

Critic Score 7%Based on 2 reviews

Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace. There is also a deeper, more adventurous path in which you can complete complex puzzles to restore life changing events of the patient's histo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ether One.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

The Eye of Borrack will take you back to yesteryear, with our take on the classic text adventure. You'll put the world of action games to one side, as you delve deeply into a rich, funny, imagination lead, text-based tale.You'll control your actions and that of other characters, not with single keypresses or controllers, but through typed English sentences, In The Eye of Borrack, you'll solve puzz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eye of Borrack.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

78% User Score Based on 166 reviews

Stormhill Mystery: Family Shadows is a fantastic casual puzzle adventure game. This is an excellent family story with a paranormal twist! Your family’s past is more interesting than any story. And it's not over yet... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stormhill Mystery: Family Shadows.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

89% User Score Based on 371 reviews

Escape from the Shadow Land! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Snares: Alice's Journey.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

93% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Return to a sinister unsettled House....very different from the one you remember! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of 1000 Doors: The Palm of Zoroaster - Collector's Edition.

Adventurer's Guide Unlike most text adventure engines, there are very few global commands.No matter where you are, you can issue the command: show inventory ... or its alias: show items ... to display what you are carrying. Similarly, to inspect the state of carried items, issue the command: show state ... or its alias: show form ... and the game will display the state of items that have … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Text Adventure Parser.

Diva's dark talent claims another victim – can you stop her before the curtain falls? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maestro: Dark Talent Collector's Edition.

Adventurer's Guide Unlike most text adventure engines, there are very few global commands.No matter where you are, you can issue the command: show inventory ... or its alias: show items ... to display what you are carrying. Similarly, to inspect the state of carried items, issue the command: show state ... or its alias: show form ... and the game will display the state of items that have one. The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Text Adventure Parser.

Coming Soon in 2026! This is the final installment in Legend Entertainment’s Spellcasting series, authored by Steve Meretzky. Spellcasting 401 is the continued story of one nerdy Ernie Eaglebeak, now in his senior year studying magic at Sorcerer University. He must overcome a fiendish curse, pass his final exams, win the hand of his lifelong crush, Lola Tigerbelly, and defeat his evil stepfather … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPELLCASTING 401: THE GRADUATION BALL.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

91% User Score Based on 34 reviews

In Cropia, you settle in a peaceful countryside where fertile soil, lively wildlife, and a welcoming town await. You’ll build your own farm and ranch while contributing to the growth of the community around you. Farm & HarvestCultivate fertile land with a variety of crops and watch your farm grow. Arrange your fields, expand your farmland, and create a space that reflects your own farming st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cropia.

Coming Soon in 2026! This is the final installment in Legend Entertainment’s Spellcasting series, authored by Steve Meretzky. Spellcasting 401 is the continued story of one nerdy Ernie Eaglebeak, now in his senior year studying magic at Sorcerer University. He must overcome a fiendish curse, pass his final exams, win the hand of his lifelong crush, Lola Tigerbelly, and defeat his evil stepfather … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPELLCASTING 401: THE GRADUATION BALL.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

85% User Score Based on 62 reviews

Search for 100 hidden tomatoes in a detailed city. Explore the streets, buildings, and alleys with no time limits. Can you find them all? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Tomatoes 2.

Prepare to embark on a thrilling, six-part retro adventure for the ZX Spectrum 48K/128K. ECHOES OF ATLANTIS is a text-based graphic journey that plunges you into the world of forbidden archaeology and ancient mysteries. ECHOES OF ATLANTIS for the ZX SPECTRUMTravel back thousands of years and step into the awe-inspiring halls of the Library of Alexandria, where the discovery of a mysterious papyr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ECHOES OF ATLANTIS.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

90% User Score Based on 175 reviews

Experience an adventure full of surprises and save the kingdom from the evil wizard. The pursuit of the evil wizard Fendrel has led you to an unknown kingdom. The local people live their peaceful lives here, unaware that the evil wizard has returned to their land and is plotting his terrible revenge. A darkness is coming that will engulf the whole kingdom. You can’t let that happen. You must seek… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 3.

Introduction You're Danny Dipstick, the sociable single. The only trouble is that all the girls hate you because you're a dork. Every Saturday night you go to the local nightclub and every time you strike out and end up going home alone. Tonight is going to be different. After picking up some advice from your neighbour, you vow that tonight is the night that you will meet a nice girl and get her … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danny Dipstick.

Welcome to "A Terrific Weekend Adventure," where I invite you to enter a world of nostalgia created for the ZX Spectrum. As you embark on this retro journey, you'll find yourself immersed in a universe inspired by the timeless Enid Blyton-style novels of days gone by. With "A Terrific Weekend Adventure," my idea was to pay homage to those old types of stories. And so, naturally, you'll find this … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Terrific Weekend Adventure.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

58% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Free Demo The free demo is available on the 22nd of May 2017. The demo is between 2 to 4 hours of the begining of the game. It is like the tutorial, where you explore, look for objects to use and for helping you to solve puzzles. There is a bit of crafting, one fight with enemies and one golden Mayan artifact to find in a cave. About the GameThis is an Indie game made by one person only, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UAYEB: The Dry Land.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

88% User Score Based on 199 reviews

Imagine that you have divine powers. What do you do? Help people or take the piss out of them? That's a priest's life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Priest Simulator: Vampire Show.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Unravel the secret of Pawtuxet Island and face an evil necromancer in the hidden object adventure „Dark Mysteries: The Soul Keeper“! The psychopath Charles Dexter Ward has escaped from the asylum. Your investigations lead you to Pawtuxet Island, where Ward grew up. Once peaceful and idyllic, it has now become a surreal, menacing place. The residents are either missing or dead – or are hauntin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Mysteries: The Soul Keeper Collector's Edition.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

84% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

Lone McLonegan is an old-school point-n-click adventure game inspired by old westerns with touches of acid humor. Help Lone become "The Greatest Outlaw In The Old West" as you tackle fun puzzles and meet quirky characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lone McLonegan : A Western Adventure.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

64% User Score Based on 78 reviews

The Icarus.1 Abandoned for decades, crew M.I.A. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ICARUS.1.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 141 reviews

The recently acquired diary of Emma Ravenhearst may hold the key to unraveling the tale behind Ravenhearst Manor, yet pages are missing. Locate and assemble diary pages to unlock the mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

93% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective From The Crypt.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

74% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Language Immersion: Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Newcomer. This game offers English speakers an opportunity for beginner - intermediate language learners to practice and improve their Spanish, French, or Italian. You'll find yourself visiting vibrant villages and communicating about a large variety of topics with native speakers. Results: Improve your target language communication … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Newcomer : A Language Learning RPG.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

91% User Score Based on 112 reviews

Find panaceum and save mankind! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Secret Order 6: Bloodline.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

54% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Unravel the mystery of White Haven! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to White Haven Mysteries.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

73% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Alone in the Dark 3 is a direct sequel to Alone in the Dark 2 and the last game of the original canon of the series. It has the exact same gameplay as the first two games but with reload action removed, more responsive shooting/fighting and more puzzles than the previous game. The main theme is the Wild West as Carnby is pitted against a town filled with zombie cowboy outlaws who attack him with r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone in the Dark 3.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

88% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 1 reviews

​Moonrise Fall is an atmospheric puzzle game about a boy who finds himself lost in a supernatural forest after losing both parents in a car crash. Armed with a clue filled journal, a camera, and a lantern he must unravel the mysteries of the forest and photograph the strange creatures that reside there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonrise Fall.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 447 reviews

Noun Town Language Learning is the new way to learn a foreign language! Interact, listen, read, and speak your chosen language in a world that regains color as you learn. Test your skills with mini-games & talk to the local villagers. Learn Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, and more… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noun Town Language Learning.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

74% User Score Based on 81 reviews

Unravel the secrets of an ancient castle! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Places: Regained Castle.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

67% User Score Based on 51 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

“A Place for the Unwilling” is a narrative adventure game where the city is the actual protagonist. No puzzles or “game over” screens, just you, the city and the dozens of stories which are taking place in there. Days pass and the fate of the city is yet to be decided. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Place for the Unwilling.

Introduction The weather is getting hotter and bushfire season is approaching. The animals have to stock up on food and prepare their bushfire survival plans. Every year, the animals appoint a bushfire warden. The bushfire warden has an important job to do, for he or she has to check on all the other animals and make sure that they have their bushfire survival plans in place. This year, it's Kenny… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kenny Koala's Bushfire Survival Plan (TALP).

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Discover and solve the extraordinary mysteries from the magical kingdoms beyond the incredible Wonderland, Find where the evil red queen banished your friends, gather clues about their whereabouts, and solve multiple puzzles to rescue them once and for all to get them back to their home in Wonderland. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice Trapped Beyond Wonderland.

29%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

46% User Score Based on 13 reviews

PUBLISH YOUR GAME WITH US! About the Game The game watches every whisper, murmur, and scream. Your words and sounds become the key to survival. The louder you scream, the closer your enemies will be. Enigmatic figures emerge from the shadows, creating an atmosphere of mystery and tension. Their unpredictable presence turns every moment into an experience filled with uncertainty and anti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FLOORS.

Fixing Time: A Hack & Makerspace Adventure This classic-style text adventure was created for the Text Adventure Literacy Jam 2025. Introduction Step into the shoes of a curious Hackspace member as you uncover a mysterious machine, tinker with intriguing technology and travel through time itself. Inspired by the golden age of interactive fiction and created as a tribute, this adventure d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fixing Time: A Hack & Makerspace Adventure (TALP).

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Get ready to experience the pure adrenaline of REAL CAR DRIFT RACING, the ultimate racing game that will take you to the wild heart of the Old West! Dominate dusty roads, speed through breathtaking canyons, and conquer the vast prairies in an open world full of adventure and surprises. Key Features: Over 100 unique vehicles: Unlock and collect a wide range of cars, each with unique desig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REAL CAR Offroad Racing Drift.