Games like The Buddy System

We Love in Whispers (WLW)  So you want to make a GM-less, diceless game of romance and politics? Consider using the WLW system! All it takes is a block tower and an ordinary deck of cards. Created for Just Gals Being Comrades, the WLW system is available for creation of any role-play heavy GM-less, diceless game that focuses on romance in the face of upheaval.  Does my game have to be queer or fea…

"Caltrop Core v1.0" is a tabletop RPG design system featured on Dicebreaker, using only d4s to facilitate game creation. It is an easy-to-use, bare-bones system that encourages anyone to create a game, regardless of experience level. The system is available for free with a suggested donation, and users are encouraged to share their created games with the developer.

"Rise of the Slime" is a thrilling action-adventure game that follows the journey of a slime seeking to become the most powerful being in the world. Explore a vast open world, battle fierce enemies, and absorb different elements to gain new abilities and evolve. With engaging combat mechanics and endless customization options, players must strategize and adapt to take on any challenge they face.

"Disturbed" is a hand-drawn adventure/horror visual novel inspired by experiences of depression and addiction. Play as Von, a struggling farmer facing a hopeless situation, and decide how to confront your fate. With no clear solution in sight, how will you deal with the hand you've been dealt? This short, impactful game may leave you questioning your own choices.

"Is It Wrong to Repay the Debt in a Dungeon?" is a roguelike card battle RPG where you play as Akane, who must repay a debt and save her family by exploring dungeons and battling enemies using over 60 kinds of upgradeable cards. The game features a well-balanced card battle system, full audio, and in-game achievements.

AI Dungeon is a text-based adventure game that uses artificial intelligence to generate unique and dynamic stories. With a vast range of settings and customization options, players can craft their own narratives and embark on open-ended journeys. The game encourages creativity and offers a limitless potential for surprising and engaging scenarios.

"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is a thought-provoking, emotionally gripping intermedia game that adapts Ambrose Bierce's Civil War story. It blurs the line between reading a story and experiencing it firsthand, using game design as an art form to deliver a strong and compelling message. This artistic exploration of narrative and player agency is Game 9 of 100, created in five years.

"Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder" is a single-player card game set in a dark, fantasy world. You play as a captain sailing the treacherous Nadir Ocean, building and managing a unique deck to navigate challenging encounters. With strategic gameplay, character progression, and permadeath, each playthrough offers a new, thrilling 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…

"Depression Quest" is a text-based game that simulates living with depression, presenting players with everyday challenges to manage while dealing with the illness. The game offers multiple endings and features over 150 unique encounters, with available choices and generated content based on the player's depression levels. The audio and visuals also adjust to reflect the player's emotional state, enhancing the immersive experience.