Games like Surviving The First Night

In this Twine game, I chose “Kpop culture” , one of my obsessions, as the main theme. This theme appeals to me because Kpop is not only a symbol of contemporary global pop culture, but also represents the pursuit of dreams, the test of teamwork, and the experience of personal growth for young people. Behind the glamorous exterior of a Kpop idol are the sorrows and challenges they experience while …

Artist Statement: In this assignment, I wanted to explore two of my favourite things to obsess over: plants and dreams. I love hearing about other people’s dreams, especially the good ones, and I am a certified nature lover, so I decided to combine these interests to create The Dream Herbalist. I chose these themes because for me they evoke warm, fuzzy feelings, which is the tone I wanted my game…

Rue Valley is a narrative-driven adventure where you explore a charming town trapped in a mysterious time loop, uncovering the stories of its quirky residents. With rich character interactions and atmospheric locations, the game invites players to piece together the town’s secrets while experiencing emotional and memorable moments. Its unique art style and storytelling create an immersive and heartfelt journey.

"The Pale Beyond" is a narrative-driven horror adventure game where players uncover the mysteries of a ghost ship, the HMS Eidolon, and its crew. Through environmental storytelling, puzzles, and interactions with supernatural entities, players must navigate the ship's dark past and their own sanity. The game features a unique art style that enhances the eerie atmosphere and adds to the tension as players delve deeper into the secrets of the cursed vessel.

"Quarantine Circular" is a narrative-driven game where players navigate conversations between a diverse group of scientists and government officials during the containment of an alien infectious threat. Decisions made throughout the game affect the story's outcome, leading to multiple endings. The game features a real-time dialogue system and a mysterious, atmospheric setting.

"The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales" is an adventure game where Etienne Quist, a convicted writer, must steal legendary artifacts from various books to regain his freedom. Each book world has unique rules and challenges, and Quist can persuade, deceive, or combat inhabitants to achieve his goals. Joined by a sentient caged page, Quist explores and reshapes stories in diverse settings like medieval prisons and futuristic spaceships .

"The Novelist" is a narrative-driven game that tells the story of a struggling writer and his family. Players must make difficult decisions to balance the writer's professional aspirations with the emotional needs of his loved ones, all while exploring a beautifully creepy coastal mansion. The game explores themes of ambition, relationships, and personal growth.

"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.

"Vampire: The Masquerade - Parliament of Knives" is a single-player Role Playing game with a gripping 10-hour story, set in the World of Darkness. As a loyal vampire to Eden Corliss, you must investigate the disappearance of Ottawa's undead Prince, confronting the city's tight-knit and ruthless immortal court. Your choices could either defend your sire or lead a rebellion to take her place, with ancient clan tensions at play. This 600,000 word interactive horror novel offers a chilling, text-based experience, where your imagination brings the story to life.

Refind Self: The Personality Test Game is a narrative-driven experience where you play as an EAI android, exploring the world and interacting with various robots to uncover your purpose and the Doctor's secrets. The game analyzes your choices and personality throughout, with a full personality report after three playthroughs, each lasting approximately an hour. The story takes place in a robot-populated world, with important characters such as the protagonist and Dull, a lazy robot clerk at a café.