Games like June 1998, Sydney

After surviving a wraith attack, a reluctant protagonist is forced to attend the magical Vales Grove University to investigate strange occurrences. Haunted by ghosts and plagued by a mysterious inner entity, the student must navigate their new reality while dealing with the suspicion of their peers and uncovering their true purpose.

"Read This When You Turn 15" is a narrative game consisting of a single letter, containing 499 words. It explores the themes of family abuse, neglect, and adoption, and is written from the perspective of a sibling unable to care for their baby sister. The game was created using the Basic Ink Template by alyshkalia and features a photo by Kate Macate, participating in the Neo-Twiny Jam and Love/Violence Jam.

Your body doesn't know the meaning of resistance.~An entry for Neo-Twiny Jam Features • 469 words of Sapphic longing • The illusion of choice Content Warnings • Animated text • Sexually suggestive language • Some fairly mild profanity

"Blood and Company" is a text-based game where you play as Zach, a 23-year-old vampire who plans to bite a chatty grad student he has feelings for. The game has multiple endings and contains content warnings for alcohol consumption, biting, and blood. The game emphasizes the struggles of being a vampire while trying to form connections with humans.

In "Trouble Brewing," escape a parents-arranged marriage to the detestable Devon Bainbridge by fleeing to a rebellion, where you'll encounter a cast of characters, including the sharp-tongued, gender-fluid jester Quinn, a potential love interest in your quest to dodge nuptial duties. Navigate relationships, rebellion, and personal growth in this beer-themed romantic comedy. Will you find love or sabotage it all?

Kyrie Eleison (Κύριε, ἐλέησον)Translated from the Ancient Greek: Lord, have mercy. Simultaneously a petition and a prayer of thanksgiving; an acknowledgement of what God has done, what God is doing, and what God will continue to do. The sun set a long while ago. In the long night that has stretched on since, Pandora has had ample time to think about who she used to be, what she's become, and what …

The advances in artificial intelligence (AI) opened up a new world of applications and automation, but at the same time they launched the tech industry on an arms race for processing power. The two technology stacks are several years of development apart from each other, making it unfeasible to leverage AI up to its full potential. The premise is simple: Whoever gets access to the fastest processi…

A nighttime walk on the beach, or some kind of self-acceptance. 500 words, for Neo-Twiny Jam 2024. Content warning: Drowning, blood, suggestive content Credits: Moon Phase Vectors by Vecteezy Original cover image by Conrad Ziebland

"Faith" is a short interactive poem that explores themes of sexuality, religion, and addiction through a dynamic narrative. Players navigate a series of choices that determine the outcome of the story, set against a backdrop of nighttime ambiance. With trigger warnings for mature content, the game encourages introspection and self-exploration as players encounter implied homophobia and other mature themes. The game's original cover art and sound design enhance the immersive experience.

In "Witch Blood," the protagonist seeks to resurrect their dead sister by any means necessary, including delving into darkness and tainted magic. This mature game explores themes of death, despair, and obsession, with blood and horror elements, raising the question of how far the player will go to undo past mistakes. This Neo-Twiny Jam entry promises a harrowing journey of self-loss and redemption.