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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.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

93% User Score Based on 2,692 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.

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.

1 short conversation. 27 in-depth, short-story endings. Expect to experience 4 of them, across subtly shifting starting conditions, in one 40 minute playthrough.In a world where Magical power stems from Demonic Possession, an out-of-control Mage is a disaster waiting to happen. Sylvain flees the Alchemical Institute. His old friend Celeste runs after to stop him. What happens beneath the shadow o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A talk beneath the tree.

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.

Welcome to Nowhere Tech, transfer student- where you'll meet people, make choices, make mistakes, and make even more mistakes. You came here to have new experiences and live a little, but you might get more than you bargained for... Navigate this choice-heavy, dialogue-heavy story and crack the code behind your enigmatic new classmate. INCLUDING: - TWO semi-dateable beautiful young women! - … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Addy.

Airfleet - your own airline is in your hands! Manage every aspect of the business: from thoughtful route planning to precise crew selection, every decision affects the reputation and efficiency of the company. ROUTES Create an extensive transportation network, combining major international terminals with cozy provincial airfields. Optimize connections and logistics, turning each airport into a vit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Air Fleet.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

65% User Score Based on 80 reviews

A short story about you working a closing shift at the restaurant when there is an unexpected occurance with the killer lurking in the town. But while finishing up your shift alone, things don't go as expected. Expect a first person experience with immersive sound, where you interact with NPC and objects around the resturant in order to close the restaurant. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Closing Shift.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Take control of a therapist in a mysterious, never-ending therapy session. Can you unravel the truth behind your patient's lies, and live to tell the tale? A psychological mystery developed by a psychologist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metahorror Therapy Session.

STATUS: In development Last Updated 03/27/2025 Chapter 1 Part 3 Current word count: ~149.5k words Free public side story available to free members on Patreon and Kofi! Features Kieran's POV! Posted for the one year anniversary of the Tumblr intro post. As a note: while the game is playable on mobile, the template I used for the game was designed with desktop in mind. I've updated it (03/29/202… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stygian Sun: Total Eclipse IF.

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.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, monetization

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

This game is a psychological horror VN set on a rural farm in middle-America. It is very short, taking only 15-20 minutes to read through once. It was made for the farmjam2024, and panic horror jam over the course of a month by a single person (myself). The theme of the game is really simple: What do you do when your memory seems to be unreliable, and not line up with what you can see in fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Culling of Normality.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

92% User Score Based on 25 reviews

If you could rewind a day that has already passed, would you find a way to do everything correctly?About:Meet Her There is a short, intense, emotional time-loop, in which you're stuck reliving the same day over and over, trying to reach a person you love. It is an ultra-stylized visual novel, made entirely in 2 colors. Originally a statement on time-loop narratives, it went on to become something… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meet Her There.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

86% User Score Based on 37 reviews

Guidelicious is a short, interactive visual novel about waking up in a strange room with a mysterious man. Engage in a fully voice acted story as every powerless move forward leads you closer to the truth of why you're here... hopefully. <1,000 words (10-15 minutes of playtime)! Fully voiced! 1 animated Guide + 1 interactive background! 5 endings! Nameable female protagonist! 9… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guidelicious.

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.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

联系我们更多最新官方资讯敬请关注我们的官方渠道： QQ群：185990820 B站：反转21克 TapTap：反转21克 抖音：反转21克 微博：反转21克 About the Game In 2055, a comrade who once fought alongside "you", the former king of soldiers, was assassinated, and the peaceful life was suddenly broken. In order to find the truth, bizarre murders, unknown hunts, black market auctions, immortal hunting grounds and other incidents were successively invol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 反转21克.

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.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 151 reviews

Alex is a college student studying nursing and recently freed from her unbearable helicopter parents. Far from home and trying to get through classes as quickly as possible, she’s grown burnt out and quite lonely. However, she hears about a mysterious social media account filled with images of ruined buildings, rooftop views, and rooms trapped in time, framed by a challenge: “Feeling adventurous?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enamored Risks.

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.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

63% User Score Based on 174 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

The English Protection Group keep a watchful eye on the Smuggler's Run, a renowned crossing for vessels bound from Calais containing illegal immigrants. When faced with an armed man, his voracious appetite for conversation, and nobody else for miles, can you safely get rid of him? This is a single, film-like scene. You direct the fisherman's actions, as well as directing the camera shots bet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night Fisherman.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

70% User Score Based on 277 reviews

"Same encounter, different world." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Room of Depression.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Asciident is an open-world sci-fi game with a design completely made by text characters If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASCIIDENT.

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.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

91% User Score Based on 490 reviews

Demonheart is a first-person visual novel in a dark fantasy setting, featuring a female protagonist whose personality is completely up to the player thanks to extensive dialog choices. The game consists of 5 chapters to be released throughout 2017. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonheart.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

63% User Score Based on 19 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.

Just Updated* 5/28/2024 UPDATE * Due to negative feedback I have sent the request to Steam to make this game free (instead of $1, the lowest you can make it). If you are looking to purchase Derision now for $1, please wait until the FREE update has gone into effect. Derision was really just a learning experience for me as a Unreal Engine developer and a test run for the Steam SDK. Thanks to every… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Derision.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

67% User Score Based on 2,030 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

Explore the world of Thirty Flights of Loving through a first-person short story. In this sequel to Gravity Bone, take a deep dive with high-flying schemers, lovelorn criminals, and more stray kittens than you can shake a stick at. Saddle up, gunslinger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thirty Flights of Loving.

WORK-IN-PROGRESS (chapters 1-13 draft may contain continuity errors; first 5 chapters serve as a demo; Feedback welcome. ^_^) ⚠ During development phase please be aware that updates may cause your saved data to be unusable. (Saving in browser's localStorage requires cookies to be enabled. Use "Save to Disk" option if possible, since browser may clear the temporary data saved in its localStorage.) … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Whose Majesty (WIP).

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.

You wake up without memories in a world that is being invaded by a new threat. A nation called AETERNA is at war with all the nations of the island, using technology no one has ever seen before. The resistance found you and experimented on you using Aeternian technology. Now you are fused with an entity that calls herself K.L.A.R.A. Together, you are tasked with finding out Aeterna's greatest secr… 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.