Games like The Cave of Magic (TALP)

Story Your balloon goes down over an island inhabited by dinosaurs. Your goal is to escape. This game was written with Adventuron Classroom (scroll down page for more information). Look at Source Code. DX Version Escape from Dinosaur Island DX is a (gentle) remaster of Escape From Dinosaur Island (by Richard Pettigrew), which was an IFComp 2018 entry, and one of the first Adventuron games released… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Dinosaur Island DX.

Background You are Rowan of Bunglewood Downs, would-be thief and seeker of magic. There's known to be a Cave of Magic deep in the forest of Bunglewood. The cave is not hard to find, but no one goes there for fear of being eaten by a troll. As no one's been there, no one knows for sure what's in the cave. It's rumoured to contain treasure, but if it contains treasure, why isn't it called The Cave o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seeker of Magic.

TWO is a treasure-hunt style TEXT ADVENTURE game in which every location description, object description, incidental message & response message consists of a maximum of TWO words.  TWO was written using using the in-browser development tool, ADVENTURON CLASSROOM. A link to the source code of the game can be found at the bottom of that page. If you like two, please consider entering the #treasurehu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TWO.

King Arthur has been imprisoned in Camelot Castle by the evil sorceress Crania. It's up to you, Arthur's trusted fellow, to gain access to Camelot, defeat the evil minions of the sorceress, to recover Excalibur, to confront and defeat Crania, and to wake King Arthur up from his enchanted sleep. Visit adventuron.io (on a desktop PC) for the partner tutorial on how to code THIS GAME, step by step, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Excalibur : Sword of Kings.

The Beast of Torrack Moor - 30th Anniversary Edition The Beast is a text-adventure game that casts you in the role of an intrepid reporter, sent to investigate sightings of a wild beast on Torrack Moor. Contrary to the title, The Beast does not belong to the horror genre but rather, is a rather quaint mystery set in the English countryside.  The joy of this type of game is immersing yourself in th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Beast of Torrack Moor - 30th Anniversary Edition.

Background Your name is Susan. You are 14 years old and you have ambitions of becoming a witch. You have just completed two years of study at the Spooksville Academy of Witchcraft. You reckon you know all the theory and now it's time to put that theory into practice. As with all trades, you must start out as an apprentice. You've been allocated to Broomhilda, the old witch that lives in the spooky… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch's Apprentice.

***GOAL ***Collect objects from nature, enjoying the sights and sounds while you're at it. You'll have to solve a few puzzles in the process. The game is basically a text adventure "treasure hunt". If you're new to text adventure games, please read "HOW TO PLAY" below, type "Help" in-game for more information on how to play, or first play Sandcastle Adventure, which includes a beginner tutorial.**… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snowshoe Adventure.

Forgotten Island - a text adventure Text Adventure games are a genre of video games in which the player interacts with the simulated game world using textual commands.  The game usually describes a location or situation, the player tells the game how they wish to interact with the world, and the story then continues.  This game was created as an entry for the TALP 2022 Jam.   Text Adventure Lit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Island (TALP).

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

39% User Score Based on 656 reviews

Hack_me is a hacker simulator game. The main objective in game – is to hack big companies's servers to show people that there is nothing in this world that protected on 100%. You’ll need to use your cmd, bruteforce, SQL-injectors and other programs to hack servers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to hack_me.

It’s early morning. Just another day… or is it? You can’t think what’s special about today, but maybe… something? Anyway, you’re Hermes, Greek god and messenger, and today you’ve got a letter to deliver to Zeus, king of the gods. He also happens to be your dad. Sounds simple, right? What could possibly go wrong? WELCOME This is our first parser game, a collaboration between Darren (ancient, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Basilisk and the Banana (TALP).

The Path Encounter a series of challenges in this illustrated text-based puzzle game.  The Path was written using the  Adventuron online text adventure editor. INSTRUCTIONS The game uses keyboard input.Type DROP <> to make the initial sacrifice.Type I or INVENTORY to list the articles of sacrifice.Type QUIT or RESTART, to restart your journey. DISCLAIMER The path is a fantasy game. Particular acti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Path.

Introduction The weather is getting hotter and bushfire season is approaching. The animals have to stock up on food and prepare their bushfire survival plans. Every year, the animals appoint a bushfire warden. The bushfire warden has an important job to do, for he or she has to check on all the other animals and make sure that they have their bushfire survival plans in place. This year, it's Kenny… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kenny Koala's Bushfire Survival Plan (TALP).

Background story It's a beautiful day in the gorilla enclosure at Sydney's famous Taronga Park Zoo. There's only one problem. You're not a gorilla, you're a chimpanzee named Charlie. Some idiot zookeeper has mistaken you for a baby gorilla and put you in the wrong enclosure. It must be someone new, as the staff are normally very good. The gorilla is currently asleep. You need to find your way back… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Charlie the Chimp.

Introduction Woe is you! You've wagged school and spent all day at the carnival and you've run out of money. You were wandering around a quiet area behind all the main rides when you came across a sign over an entrance that said 'Administration'. The sign had been crossed out and replaced with 'Troll's Cave - Admission Free'. What a great gimmick! You couldn't resist the temptation of a free ride,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from the Troll's Cave.

Background It's 23 December 2020. It's been a really tough year for many people with bush fires, floods and other natural disasters and then the Covid-19 pandemic. Many people are doing it tough, so it's up to Santa Claus to bring a smile to their faces and make sure that all the nice children get a present on Christmas Day, even if their parents can't afford it. Today also happens to be your birt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Santa's Trainee Elf.

Introduction Of all the forms of alchemy practised throughout the ages, the best known is the quest to turn base metals into gold. Of course, everyone knows this is impossible. Even so, there's a rumour that an alchemist in the forest has figured out how to do the impossible and has been building up quite a stash of the shiny yellow metal. After picking up a lead in the local tavern, you think y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemist's Gold.

Ranked 3rd at the Text Adventure Literacy Jam! Synopsis You are Lysidice, a young Athenian maiden prisoner of the Labyrinth. Though you are under the protection of the Minotaur, you know your luck is bound to run out. And when he shows up...So you will need to escape the maze, if you want (him) to survive... Lysidice and the Minotaur is an interactive parser, created for the Text Adventure Lite… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lysidice and the Minotaur (TALP).

GOAL:In Sandcastle Master you play as a kid at the beach with your family. Your goal is to build a sandcastle, find treasures, and decorate the castle. Explore and solve puzzles to find five treasures, then drop them onto your sandcastle and admire your work. BACKGROUND:This game includes a tutorial to help players learn to play classic "text adventure" style games, and the game is suitable for ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sandcastle Master (TALP).

Introduction There's a carnival in town and your young son has been pestering you to go. You know that if you do, you'll spend all your money on stupid frivolous things, like candy and fairy floss. The household budget can't afford that and you have a mortgage to pay off. On the flip side, if you don't go, your son will think you're the worst father in the world. So, you consult the missus. She… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Organ Grinder's Monkey.

Introduction Ever since the Battle of Sekigahara and the rise of the Tokugawa shogunate, the samurai have gradually lost their military function to become courtiers, bureaucrats and administrators. This life was not for you, so you find yourself wandering from town to town looking for work where your sword skills are valued. There's always plenty of work escorting dignitaries, or seeking out weap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Samurai and the Kappa (TALP).

Introduction Every year, the king holds an extravagant ball where he invites all the local dignitaries and they lavish him with gifts. The king sells some of these gifts after the ball and uses the money to fund the ball the following year. More importantly, he also gifts some of the money to enterprising craftsmen, tradesmen and other small businesses to help them establish or improve their busin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The King's Ball.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

94% User Score Based on 32 reviews

The Aching is a graphical horror adventure game from the demented mind of the Lobdegg, heavily inspired by the old graphic adventure games Sierra and LucasArts released in the 1980s. This title features low resolution 16-color graphics mimicking the extremely limited hardware of the era. Gameplay is driven by a combination of arrow keys and a classic-style parser. Whatever you wish your character … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Aching.

They came from the stars, determined to claim your world. You and your crew fought valiantly in your version of 2225, driving the invaders back. Victory seemed within reach-until the time-space continuum began to unravel. Your Intelligence Service confirmed your worst fears: the invaders are now traveling to the past, aiming to sabotage your current technology and leave your future defenseless. Wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tempus Fugit (TALP).

Introduction For generations, your family have been the guardians of the Time Crystals of Cythii. It's a pretty cushy job. All you have to do is prevent the crystals from being stolen, but no one would be stupid enough to steal them or the stability of time would be torn to shreds. Unfortunately, the unthinkable has happened. While your parents were out doing the shopping, you were left in char… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Time Crystals of Cythii (TALP).

Introduction You're Danny Dipstick, the sociable single. The only trouble is that all the girls hate you because you're a dork. Every Saturday night you go to the local nightclub and every time you strike out and end up going home alone. Tonight is going to be different. After picking up some advice from your neighbour, you vow that tonight is the night that you will meet a nice girl and get her … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danny Dipstick.

Description: Mixed with plants, food, uncommon scenes & even suitable for vegetarian players, recommended for users who'd like to know how simple HTML-codes could define a bunch of exciting stuff? View some funny lines while exploring hidden regions, could additionally direct you to innovative paths with alternate ending-sequences. Controls/FAQ: hover your mouse over specific spots = german tran… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to alley 404.

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).

About the game ZX Spectrum Next Version Codename Obscura is a text adventure game with retro style graphics for the ZX Spectrum Next home computer,  developed in Adventuron 8-bit compatibility mode.  Game Intro It's the year 1987. As an undercover operative Sinus for the T.U.R.T.L.E organization, (Tactical Unit for Rapid and Thorough Lethal Espionage), you have recently been assigned to a task in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Codename Obscura (ZX Spectrum Next).

Gruescript is a tool for creating point-and-click text adventures which feel like classic 'puzzlebox' games while eliminating the need for the player to type, making the games friendly to modern devices and players.  You build your game online and download it as a playable HTML page, which you can host on your own itch.io site or elsewhere. Click "Run Tool" (above) to run Gruescript. Documentation… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gruescript.

When you graduated from the University of Tokyo you were so eager to start working and beginning your new life as a young adult that you delved into your job full-time. Now, after so much work without any rest, tired of living in such an overcrowded city like Tokyo, you decided to spend a few days back in the little village where you were raised. Despite now growing into a town, the village is sti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World of Monsters (TALP).

Introduction You feel your brain rattling around inside your head. Someone is shaking you. "Wake up! Wake up!" You rub your eyes and squint in the bright morning sunlight. You vaguely make out the silhouette of your next-door neighbour, Peter the pumpkin eater. "Mother Goose has been kidnapped!" That catches your attention. You spring out of bed. Mother Goose is your other next-door neighbour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who Kidnapped Mother Goose? (TALP).

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

79% User Score Based on 215 reviews

JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is an immersive 3D programming puzzle game about automating and controlling realistic machines, robots, drones and more using real Python code. Build actual coding skills while playing, solve exciting bite-sized programming challenges and progress to unlock new programming features and improved machinery. Prior programming knowledge recommended. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator.

Introduction Deep in the Carpathian Mountains, the Romanian villagers tell tales of the strigoi. The strigoi are said to be troubled spirits that have risen from the grave. They are attributed with the abilities to transform into an animal, become invisible and to gain vitality from the blood of their victims. There have been recent reports of peasant children dying mysteriously in the local villa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carpathian Vampire (TALP).

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 62 reviews

Thaumistry: In Charm's Way is an all-new comedy text adventure from award-winning Infocom and Legend Entertainment author Bob Bates. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thaumistry: In Charm's Way.

Introduction You wake up feeling groggy. Your head hurts. "Blimey. What happened?" You run your fingers through your hair and feel a nasty bump on the back of your head. The last thing you remember was sweeping the floor in the pub before the early morning patrons started arriving. You look around. "What the hell am I doing in the broom closet?" Goal Your first goal is to find out what you're doin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Cutter's Treasure.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Alchemy, puzzles, and a crashed starship. Old-style interactive fiction — a classic text adventure. No graphics! No dialogue trees! No point-and-click! You type your commands, and read what happens next. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hadean Lands.

Boulderdash - a remake of the classic C64 game written in Gamemaker Studio 2Windows: There are two Windows versions available. INT is played through the Gamemaker 2 interpreter whereas YYC is fully compiled and may run better for some people. Either will probably just work fine, so take you pick.Mac:Important information for Mac users. When you have downloaded the zip file then you need to make s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boulderdash.

TRY THE FREE DEMO! / WISHLIST ON STEAM A text-based open world fantasy roguelike adventure Master the secrets of a changing fantasy world over the course of many 30-90 minute adventures. Explore the wilds around a single village as you track down magical treasures, aid or disrupt encroaching factions, and match wits with an enigmatic Magician. Thousands of possible endings! Complete player f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Upheaval.

MY ADVENTURON DEBUT Quirky Test (QT) was an entry to the 2025 TALJ/Text Adventure Literacy Jam. It is my first game written in Adventuron. I usually write in Inform 7, but here, Adventuron offered some things Inform didn't quite, including colored text and graphics. QT offers a tutorial (optional) to start, in tune with the jam's requirement. But ... WAIT! WHERE'S THE TIME TRAVEL? QT doesn't f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quirky Test (TALP).

This is a recreation of the TRS-80 text adventure game "Pyamirad 2000".    I worked on this just because as I kid I loved this game and play it over and over on my friends TRS-80 color computer.   I wanted to play it not in an emulator but on a system. Pyramid_2000 Pyramid 2000 is a remake of the 1979 text adventure game: "Pyramid 2000" I wrote this game in jmonkey Engine using Opengl Lwjgl 3.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pyramid 2000.

A trivial parser-based room-escape game, completeable in minutes if not seconds, written using Adventuron Classroom (desktop PC required for editor). This game is intended to be referenced from this coding tutorial: https://medium.com/@model_train/code-a-room-escape-game-in-an-hour-with-adventuron-68db30c4b6af Graphic Credits Door graphic by Dylan BarryKey graphic by Chris Ainsley Source code: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trivial Room Escape (With Source Code).

A student finishes their prairie field work but has to spend the night alone at an old house. Follow the story from dark evening to mysterious morning and get all the achievements to think up your best theory about what happened. This game is a classic parser style text adventure. Type one, two, or more word commands (usually two words) and press Enter. Here is a list of some basic commands: Trav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Prairie House.

Introduction Mr and Mrs Graham have gone out to a movie and left you to babysit their young daughter, Anna. What could be easier? Anna is in bed, so you settle down on the living room couch and fall asleep. In your sleep, you dream that Mr and Mrs Graham come home and find Anna missing. The police are called, a city-wide search is instigated and you are severely reprimanded...and rightly so. Amid … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Babysitter.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

41% User Score Based on 88 reviews

A boy. A laptop. A dream. In this game, you search through a young teenager's laptop, trying to find out his story. Solve hidden puzzles and read between the lines that he wrote in your quest to unravel the mystery of Jay Zhang. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavy Dreams.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

36% User Score Based on 194 reviews

“Dispatcher” is a new first-person cooperative RPG-horror with erotic elements for PC. Its’ gameplay is based on cooperative actions. Be wary! Your friend may turn into your enemy any moment. The clue to survival is stealth moving and investigating locations, solving original puzzles and interacting with other survivors. Be ready to sacrifice ones’ life any moment…not yours of course. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dispatcher.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

59% User Score Based on 90 reviews

[Media 2075031] Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceship Looter.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

61% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Using only a limited set of tools, you have to survive in a hostile environment. Crafting oxygen and finding food seems almost impossible... Are you ready?! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voxelaxy.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 962 reviews

NITE Team 4 is a hacking simulation and strategy game with Alternate Reality Game elements connected to The Black Watchmen universe. You play as a new recruit in the sophisticated hacking cell, Network Intelligence & Technical Evaluation (NITE) Team 4. Engaged in cyberwarfare with black hat groups and hostile states, you will be in a struggle to penetrate highly secure targets. Your job is to use … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NITE Team 4.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

61% User Score Based on 228 reviews

You've crash landed on the planet Titan. Suffering from amnesia and armed with only a basic survival kit you begin exploring the planet looking for any signs of life. Can you craft, build, and survive long enough to discover the secrets of Titan and escape? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Surviving Titan.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

78% User Score Based on 103 reviews

Critic Score 8%Based on 1 reviews

Algo Bot is a coding-based puzzle game that takes place deep inside the Europa, a pan-galactic colonisation ship, where a recycling mission goes horribly wrong. Use your algorithm special skills to command Algo Bot, a service droid, and help PAL, a cantankerous line manager, to contain the crisis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Algo Bot.