Games like The Black Tower

"The Alchemist" is a text-based interactive fiction fantasy game, where you must complete a complex experiment left by Ezekiel Throgmeister. With a powerful parser and in-game scripting, players can explore this old-school style game, following hints and a walkthrough to increase their score. There are no NPCs, and the game includes a FULLSCORE command to track successful actions.

The 13th Quest (it's the 13th IF game I've written) is a text-only interactive fiction fantasy game, very much in retro style. It was written from the ground up for the PC using qB64, and has a comprehensive and powerful parser.  Included in the game are fairly detailed HELP instructions, and I have also added comprehensive hints, both implicit and explicit, which can be accessed using the command…

Uncle Mortimer appears to have angered entities who resent his research into things with which we mortals  shouldn't concern ourselves. Can you travel through time to discover how to release him from a potential thousand years of incarceration? Uncle Mortimer's Secret is a large text-only interactive fiction fantasy game  involving time travel. It was written from the ground up for the PC using qB…

When recently you helped your friend Ezekiel Throgmeister little did you realise what that might lead to. Now his colleague Jedediah Strangeblossom wants to involve you in a quest to restore Excalibur to its original owner. Return of The Sword is a text-only interactive fiction fantasy game, very much in the 'old-school' style. It was written from the ground up for the PC using qBasic64, and has …

You've spent a lifetime travelling and solving problems for others, but on this occasion have you bitten off a little bit more than you can chew? Where will you find that elusive orb? Have Orb, Will Travel is a text-only interactive fiction fantasy game, very much in the 'old-school' style. It was written from the ground up for the PC using qBasic64, and has a comprehensive and powerful parser.  I…

Somewhere, Somewhen is a large text-only interactive fiction fantasy game (with some humour)  written from the ground up for the PC using qBasic64.  It is uploaded as a zip file, and all contents of this file (with the exception of Read Me.txt) must be present in the game folder for the game to run. It can be run from Windows or in a DOS window. After unzipping, double click on the file "Somewhere…

"Hadean Lands" is a text-based interactive fiction game that focuses on alchemy and exploration. As an apprentice alchemist, you must survive on an airless alien wasteland, learning and performing rituals with limited resources. The game features a sophisticated goal-tracking system, allowing for experimentation and freedom in solving interlinked puzzles. Keyboard controls are used exclusively to type commands and navigate the game's world.

In "Leisure Suit Larry 2 - Looking For Love ," Larry Laffer is mercilessly thrown out by his true love and left penniless in Los Angeles. As KGB agents pursue him and an evil doctor plots schemes on a tropical island, Larry must navigate the city and try to win over women once again, with improved graphics and mouse control in this second game of the series.

Thaumistry: In Charm's Way is a lighthearted text adventure game set in New York City. As Eric Knight, a former child prodigy inventor, you'll explore the city, meet offbeat characters, and cast improbable spells to solve puzzles. With advanced parser technology, customizable visuals, and a screen reader-friendly option, this game offers a modern take on classic interactive fiction. *Note: The USDA approval appears to be a joke, as the USDA is a government agency responsible for food safety and regulation, not video games.

In "Tex Murphy: Mean Streets," you are a hard-boiled detective in a post-apocalyptic 2033 San Francisco, navigating a 3D game world to solve a complex murder mystery using puzzles, interviews, and evidence collection. The game features full-motion video cutscenes, a unique film noir atmosphere, and a challenging, non-linear investigation. Your choices and observations will impact the outcome of the case, leading to multiple endings.