Games like Paraenesis

The Shadow Over Cyberspace is a modempunk horror game set during the Y2K scare, where players confront eldritch beings awakening through the Information Superhighway. Navigate a digital nightmare as your sanity unravels, bartering with ancient gods or succumbing to otherworldly forces. Immerse yourself in a retro computer aesthetic within a mind-bending sci-fi horror experience.

"Lost Birds" is a post-apocalyptic revenge survival game set in a desolate future, where players must search for answers and survival in a sunken city filled with secrets and treasure. As a desperate seeker, players must navigate through catacombs, facing betrayal and danger at every turn, in search of a lost past and a tenuous future. The journey is perilous, but the promise of answers drives the player forward.

Artistic Statement I first came up with the idea of having a group of people being persuaded by the United Nations to go to the Moon and establish the very first human colony in case the Earth was no longer a viable, living option. I had always been intrigued by this idea, especially with science-fiction movies like Interstellar (2014) and Star Trek which inspired me to place these individuals on …

"Signal Hill" is a post-apocalyptic interactive fiction RPG, set in a vibrant text-based open world inspired by Apocalypse World, Fallout: New Vegas, and Disco Elysium. After an ambush leaves you stranded outside the neon-lit utopia of Signal Hill, the player must navigate the dangers of the blasted wasteland, meet unique characters, and complete quests to rebuild their life. With heavy emphasis on player choice and consequence, each decision made will shape the player's journey through this off-kilter, personality-filled world.

In "Open Sorcery: Sea++," players assume the role of a sorcerer's apprentice who must navigate a procedurally generated sea filled with mysterious islands and ancient threats. Utilize a variety of spells and abilities to defend yourself and explore the world, while uncovering the secrets of the sea and its inhabitants. With a focus on emergent storytelling and dynamic gameplay, each playthrough offers a unique experience.

The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a narrative-driven text-based RPG set in a ruthless medieval realm that comes to life on the pages of the protagonist's journal. Though every man's life is predetermined by the Lot they received at birth, it is you who decides whether your character will challenge fate and alter his destiny, rewriting the established laws of the universe. The free version o…

"Before Your Eyes" is an emotional narrative-driven game that tells the story of a soul's journey through pivotal moments in their life, leading up to their death. The unique gameplay mechanic involves blinking to advance the story, encouraging players to reflect on their own memories and emotions. It explores themes of love, loss, and the value of the human experience in a thought-provoking and poignant way.

"Knee Deep" is an interactive narrative game where you investigate a mysterious suicide in a Florida town as three different characters. The game features dynamic storytelling with meaningful choices and consequences, and it utilizes a unique theater-like setting with vivid voice-overs and music. Uncover a swampland conspiracy through realistic conversations and observations.

"Uroboros" is a free, choose-your-own-adventure style interactive fiction game set in a fantasy world. As the deity of eternity, players must navigate a conflict between mortals and gods, with their choices impacting the outcome of the story. The game is written in Twine and currently features 50,000 words of code and content.

Contra Spem Spero (Latin for 'Against all hope, I hope') is a narrative-driven horror experience that blends text-based exploration, immersive visual novel storytelling, survival elements, and puzzle-solving. Your car breaks down in the middle of a deserted road. Having no time to waste, you decide to continue on foot, grabbing only your journal and camera. Yet imperceptibly, the asphalt turns …