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Created for the Neo-Twiny Game Jam (2024), with the stipulation that the game be shorter than 500 words in length. The final transmission of the ESPM-05 (NYX-V) crew on their final spaceflight, NYX is exactly 496 words in length, minus code.  Content warnings for: suicide, mentions of gore, death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NYX.

Summary Created for the Neo-Twiny Game Jam (2025), with the stipulation that the game be shorter than 500 words in length, Compendium III is precisely 500 words in length, excluding code. Compendium III is the final chapter of a volume dedicated to stories of the decline. This gilt-golden age of magic and doctrine, empire and war is dying. These things were preordained in premonition lon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compendium III.

Summary Created for the Neo-Twiny Game Jam (2025), with the stipulation that the game be shorter than 500 words in length, Compendium II is precisely 500 words in length, excluding code. Compendium II is the second chapter of a volume dedicated to stories of the decline. This gilt-golden age of magic and doctrine, empire and war is dying. These things were preordained in premonition long a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compendium II.

Summary Created for the Neo-Twiny Game Jam (2025), with the stipulation that the game be shorter than 500 words in length, Compendium I is precisely 500 words in length, excluding code. Compendium I is the first chapter of a volume dedicated to stories of the decline. This gilt-golden age of magic and doctrine, empire and war is dying. These things were preordained in premonition long ag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compendium I.

Created for the 2024 Neo-Twiny Jam in Twine Harlowe. This project is exactly 500 words.  You are an ancient Chinese poet in exile at a beautifully scenic location, but... you miss your friends very much. Go about your day haunted by how badly you've been treated by the emperor while also worrying that he's being taken advantage of by bad-faith officials at court, drink lots of wine, stare at rive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to you are an ancient chinese poet in exile.

we don't talk about remie is a conversation between two friends that haven't seen eachother for two years. join remie and nico as they discover what has changed in a cards-against-humanity meets interactive novel game. choose your words carefully, since they can have unexpected side effects. your can only play each card once, so it may be wise to reserve them for later! watch as the mood of the en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to we don't talk about remie.

SUMMARY Tropes: Isekai, Harem, Enemies to Lovers, Hurt/Comfort, Strong Female Characters, Amnesia, Golden Retriever BF x Black Cat GF, Love Triangle, Dark Fantasy, Morally Gray Characters, Dark Academia, Gritty, , Rags to Royalty, Zero Percent Approval Rating, Chosen One, Maid, Dating Sim, Turn-Based Combat, TTRPG Mechanics, Rougelike, Strained Family Dynamics, Dark Academia Romantasy Rainy Tu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ballad of Light and Shadows.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Step into the smoky, seductive world of the Angels Den, a luxurious burlesque club. Get into the high heels of Holly, a talented dancer graced with a unique gift of telepathy. Help her on a desperate mission to save a friend from certain doom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Night: Burlesque.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

More than words is a conversational game in which you can Chat with a smart, friendly, and beautiful chatbot powered by GOOGLE GEMMA 3. The chatbot remembers your past conversations. The conversations are local, so they're anonymous. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to More than words.

Trapped in a mysterious cave system, four dungeon explorers struggle to find a way out before the light fades forever... Dungeon of Departure is an independently developed, pixel art, visual novel set in an original universe. The story follows the silent, player protagonist and three companion characters as they face difficult decisions, strange occurrences, and seek a path forward and out of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of Departure.

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.

Created in October 2023 for ECTOCOMP 2023 (English), La Petite Mort division (meaning the game was written and coded within four hours) &The Bare-Bones Jam--a game jam for text-based games where you cannot change the formatting of the chosen program. Not only are graphics prohibited, but so is changing the interface or presentation in any way from the engine defaults. 2nd place winner of La Petit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever and Ever.

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… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Deception.

Fragments of the Past is a short, mostly linear interactive fiction created for a game jam. It was coded and rewritten in one day.  Fragments of the Past was inspired by a radio script I wrote as an undergradute. Now, I've expanded on it and converted it to the IF form. This version is around 7000 words. You can choose the pronouns and name of the MC. Experience a journey of healing three years af… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragments of the Past.

Just remember to blink and keep your eyes inside yourself - as normal humans do. No aliens pretending to be human here, honest. Trigger warning for bright flashing lights. Wrote this for the 2023 Neo-Twiny Jam, this story should be 500 words exactly - not counting the code. Should be fine on mobile but it'll probably look better on desktop. This is an idea I had when I was doing research on autis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just a normal Human.

LAST UPDATE: 01.10.23 Chapter 2, Part 1 The Northern Passage is a (work in progress) horror fantasy CYOA, where you play as a hunter sent up north to investigate a series of missing people along the border of your home country and in the port cities of the Blackwater. Working with your handler, Lea, you will travel north and discover that things are far worse than you ever could have imagined, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Northern Passage.

This game was created for the @interact-if 2022 ranked game jam (theme: cliffhanger). If you've enjoyed playing it, consider rating it  and leave a comment here! (I am also two-timing this by submitting it in the Finally Finish Something jam too, because I haven't finished a project in a while) They say you have been on board the longest. How long? You are not quite sure, not anymore. You do no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPS Iron Hammer.

Awarded BEST NARRATIVE at the UNIDOS 2020 Game Jam! Game Summary Step into the shoes of a synesthete in this dawn-to-dusk experiential anthology set in New York City. Interact with strangers on the train, text friends and family, and watch the world reflect back at you. Take pause at meaningful moments, sit back, and unfold.  Genre Unfolding is a story-based anthology game. Gameplay Tip Play in fu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to unfolding.

It’s time to move across the country, and the only person with a car is your ex-partner. Suck up your pride and play through your trip and relationship’s road bumps, obstacles, and detours. Witty dialogue and moments of quiet, human connection are interspersed on a trip that reflect the oddities and struggles of Midwestern drives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detours.

Embark on a quest to bring magic back to a dying world!  In this text based adventure RPG, you create your own character and create your own path! With hidden endings, plenty of rooms, boss fights, and tons of secrets, you will have an enjoyable experience exploring The Heartstone Caverns. Adventure Awaits: You are an adventurer who heard tales of a mystical artifact called the Heartstone Cry… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Heartstone Caverns.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

92% User Score Based on 2,336 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

A short psychological horror game, where you attempt to gain root access into an unethical superstructure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to s.p.l.i.t.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

97% User Score Based on 110 reviews

IMPORTANT!!: currently the discord invite link inside the game is disabled.  We had a few spambots recently and I'm looking for a solution. So for a while, the discord invite link will stay disabled.  Fearbonding is a Yandere x Demon BL Horror Visual Novel. Eat Fear Tame the yandere Survive Sweet and viscous like honey, that's how fear tastes to Hinata, a demon. True terror is hard… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fearbonding.

From Page to Pixel: A Novel Adaptation Reaching New Heights"The Everest Encounter: A Journey Beyond Reality" isn't just breaking new ground in gaming—it's a faithful adaptation of Bo Chen's thought-provoking novel that takes the concept of 'peak experience' to unprecedented altitudes. As both the author of the book and the creator of this game, Bo Chen has crafted a narrative that scales… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Everest Encounter.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

91% User Score Based on 97 reviews

Years ago, a dark legend spread through the deepest corners of the Internet, specifically on the /x/ board of 4chan. There, an anonymous user first spoke about an old and unknown anime called "Go for a Punch." Despite the efforts of those interested in recovering this anime since 2011, the original video never saw the light of day. The plot of the video was as follows: "A group of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go For A Punch! Saki Sanobashi.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Stories from the troubled pasts of two young adults, Alex's Hope & Alex's Solitude will take you through their darkest days and immerse you in their deepest emotions. Alex's Hope The difficult story of a boy with a bleak future and a critical lack of love finding a reason to regain hope. A dark atmosphere, a cold journey, and a soft warmth will change his fate. Alex's Solitude The story of a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alex's Hope & Alex's Solitude.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

85% User Score Based on 283 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Assume the role of a praying mantis in a relationship. Constantly torn between their mutual love and the instinct to have sex – which could lead to the male mantis’s death – the couple are now on the verge of making a decision. Assume the role of either of the lovers, and try to keep their relationship in balance. Do your best to convey your feelings in a situation with no solution. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't make love.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 829 reviews

Critic Score 8%Based on 1 reviews

Quadrilateral Cowboy is a single-player adventure in a cyberpunk world. Tread lightly through security systems with your hacking deck and grey-market equipment. With top-of-the-line hardware like this, it means just one thing: you answer only to the highest bidder. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quadrilateral Cowboy.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Critic Score 100%Based on 1 reviews

Graphic Novel meets Visual Novel in this sci-fi/thriller interactive story. As incriminating events start to revolve around him, experience the dark, mind-bending journey of Blake and his pivotal transformation into a vigilante. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blake: The Visual Novel.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 186 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

From Novectacle, the creators of the highly acclaimed The House in Fata Morgana, comes Seventh Lair, a tongue-in-cheek, but emotional look at the online interactions between an indie game developer and fans! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seventh Lair.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Make a wish! Can your djinn help you save the city from a dragon, or will you befriend the dragon and learn its secrets? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dragon and the Djinn.

DISSUADE is a guessing game where time is gold Uncover, little by little, the reason why you find yourself in this life-or-death situation. Dissuade the attacker and express yourself correctly—but choose your words carefully, as they might be your last. Created for the 20 Second Game Jam 2025 by Gatolinie, using Godot 4 How to Play Click the text box, type your answer, and press Enter Be qui… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DISSUADE.

A retro futuristic nightmare: In a dystopian retro-futuristic world, Johann's life shatters when the new regime murders his beloved. Desperate for answers, he joins a resistance group of detectives determined to expose the atrocities committed by this brutal new world order - Aeterna. At his side stands K.L.A.R.A., a mysterious intelligent entity with her own deadly agenda: destroying those who on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Code: 9.

Created for the 2024 Neo-Twiny Jam, clocking in at exactly 500 words (thank you hyphens). The software used was binksi , created by smwhr.  You are a weary traveller looking for a hot meal and a place to lay your head down. You come across an inn that serves each guest exactly what they need right now, drawing from memory and the past. What will they serve you? A short, cosy fantasy piece. Largel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to a night at the inn.

Everything was normal. Until it wasn't. You wake up, surrounded by the gray stone walls. First, you need to survive. And it isn't as easy as you would have imagined. The world around is bizarre and very much not your own. You eventually get out of the accursed labyrinth, but the mystery around your appearance in this place only thickens. What path will you choose when faced with the countle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost.

This was made for the O2A2 2025 game jam, which requires entries to have only one of every asset and 1000 words. So this game is short and simple.  Warning: Depending on player choice, suicidal themes, assisted suicide, violence, implied cannibalism, and autassassinophilia (-ish) themes are possible. No explicit visuals, descriptions are pretty lite. Strong infrequent language. Player discretion… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Wanted This.

You reach out for your mug of ice tea, but only damp ceramic stares back at you. - - - -  A cute and domestic piece of micro (interactive) fiction. Made in a little less than three hours for the Neo-Twiny Jam 2025. As such, the game is very short-- 462 words total, by my own reckoning, which fits neatly under the 500 word limit of the jam. This was the perfect opportunity to have a play with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Quiet Evening.

SUMMARY The Unification War has passed since the ceasefire treaty signed seven years ago, but the conflict never ends. Arasaka and Militech both compete for head of the market, and tension boils beneath the surface. Veterans beg on the corner, the wounds of war fresh in their minds. They're missing limbs, cyberware, and dignity. Around them, the world moves on. But you? You're far removed fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Life Supreme.

Chat with a mysterious AI, uncover secret codes and find hidden files. Your choices may lead you to uncover different things, the only way to find the truth is through Emily and whatever was left inside the old computer. You need her help If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emily.

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).

Content Warning: While hundreds of years old this game does contain photogrammetry models of human remains. Viewer discretion is advised. "You don't look like a filthy reporter so why does that English bitch bring you to this not so humble realm? Ah whatever, tis none of my business anyway even if you have a death wish..." - The French Gate Keeper Armed with nothing but your lighter, through the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through the Catacombs.

An interactive fiction created entirely within pure HTML (+CSS), for the Anti-Productivity Jam. Roughly 3200+ words, but each playthrough should take no more than 5 minutes. Content Warnings:While the writing is inherently wishy washy and dances around all the delicate subject matter, there are allusions to poor mental health and its consequences (isolation, substances, complacency with being Bri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love and Java.

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 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kyrie Eleison.

"He Knows That You Know and Now There's No Stopping Him" Act I of the RGB Cycle. Act II | Act III Written for the Neo-Twiny Jam 2024 and the Bluebeard Jam. Word count: 497 Content warnings: violence, murder, brief strong language, misogyny (incl. use of slurs). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to He Knows That You Know and Now There's No Stopping Him.

WARNING This story features sexual content (so, it's NSFW). It touches upon issues of objectification and rape (talked about, not happening on screen). I don't deserve you. I don't deserve this. A short (500 words) tale about the pain of healing, made for Neo Twiny Jam 2024.  Writing, background, audio - Naarel This game is a part 3 of the Primary Lights trilogy: Red Light/Blue Light/Gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to turn the lights off.

WARNING This story features sexual content (so, it's NSFW). It touches upon issues of objectification of trans individuals, misgendering, (implied) dubious consent, lack of respect for boundaries (and active breaking of them) and has a brief mention of self-harm. The audio contains sigh-like sounds, therefore, I recommend playing with headphones or without sound. At this moment, you don't want… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to let the lights bleed.

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 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to saltwater.

WARNING This story features sexual content (so, it's NSFW). It touches upon issues of objectification, abusive relationship dynamics, victim blaming (centered on self) and degradation in sexual context. Is it wrong to feel so empty without you? If you really hurt me, why do I miss you? Aren't people supposed to hate their abusers? A short (500 words) tale about missing the people who hurt you, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to leave the lights on.

This is a work about family abuse, neglect, and adoption from the perspective of a sibling who cannot take care of his baby sister. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Read This When You Turn 15.

A 500 word short dynamic poem originally for Neo-Twiny Jam 2023. Trigger/Content warning: sexual content, alcohol, smoking, implied homophobia SOUND ON. Credits: Sugarcube Template by Nyehilism Original cover image by Anastasia Vityukova  Night Ambience by Pixabay If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to faith.

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 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ebb & Flow.