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"The Pirate's Fate" is an open-world, pirate-themed action RPG set in the golden age of piracy. Play as a fledgling pirate captain, explore vast seas, and build your crew and ship to become a formidable pirate legend. Engage in intense naval battles, discover hidden treasures, and make difficult moral choices that will shape your story.

"I Was a Teenage Exocolonist" is a narrative-driven, life simulation game where your choices shape your character's development. As a teenager on a distant exoplanet, you'll manage resources, form relationships, and face challenges that determine your unique story. Every decision you make contributes to the person you become, offering a deeply personal and replayable experience.

In "Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance" , play as Stella, a teen girl navigating love in the magical town of Ladle, home to cryptids. Choose between three potential love interests: Robert Raptorson, a velociraptor with a complicated past; Day Lilly, a fairy with a ghostly entanglement; and Taylor Tall-Toe, a childhood crush. Engage in conversations, make choices, and collect keepsakes to build relationships in this high school romance dating sim. No information available on the release date or developer.

"Champion of the Gods" is a 217,000-word interactive novel set in a world of Greek myth. Your choices determine your destiny as you battle monsters, soldiers, and gods, and decide whether to accept or refuse the gifts of the gods. With multiple endings, will you overthrow the gods or become their champion?

"One Night Stand" is a visual novel that explores the aftermath of a one-night stand. The game puts you in the shoes of a character who wakes up next to a stranger, with no memory of the previous night. Through conversation and exploration, you must navigate the awkward situation and make choices that will determine the outcome of your one-night stand. With multiple endings and a focus on character development, "One Night Stand" is a thought-provoking and engaging game.

"Goodbye Volcano High" is a cinematic narrative game starring Lachlan Watson, featuring hand-drawn art and meaningful choices. As a senior in a world facing destruction, players must navigate personal growth, familial relationships, and potential romance. The game is written using the storytelling engine behind "Heaven's Vault," "Sorcery!," and "80 Days."

Tavern Talk - A Cozy Visual Novel lets you play as the owner of a magical tavern where the drinks you serve influence your patrons' destinies. Dive into a D&D-inspired story with over 20 unique characters and LGBTQ+ positive representation, featuring casual drink mixing, quest creation, and multiple endings. Experience an immersive, character-driven narrative filled with friendship, mystery, and fantasy.

"Emily is Away" is an interactive story game set in a retro chat-client, where players create a screenname and navigate through a branching narrative. The game has been praised for its unique format and comparison to other notable titles such as "Digital: A Love Story" and "Catherine." Players engage in virtual conversations, making choices that impact the storyline, as they explore the relationship between the player character and Emily. The game is now available on Steam and can be found at .

"Perfect Tides" is a point-and-click adventure game following Mara, a teen writer living on a secluded island in the year 2000. Over the course of four seasons, players will navigate Mara's family life, school, and social relationships while experiencing the island's beauty and facing challenges. The game offers a classic 90s interface with inventory collection, character interactions, and exploration across 45+ rooms in various seasons and times of day.

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller adventure game where you play as Alex, a teenager who opens a ghostly rift during an overnight party on an old military island. Your choices affect how you deal with the supernatural events, peers, and creatures you've unleashed. The game features a huge content update with new storylines, scenes, endings, and a behind-the-scenes documentary .