Games like The Gamebook Zine #1

50 Years of Text Games (2023) told the story of the first half century of interactive fiction in a whirlwind tour of fifty text-based computer games, one for each year between 1971 and 2020. Now available as a standalone volume is this companion book, stuffed with extra chapters and bonus materials that couldn't fit in the main volume. Inside you'll find twelve new chapters and 85 pages covering …

ISSUE #71 Cover - harper Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the alternative indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against any definit…

Brok: Natal Tail, A New Christmas is a visual novel set in a dystopian world where students Graff and Ott experience a corrupted holiday tradition called "Natal Untail." Through their journey, the story highlights enduring values of sharing and friendship amidst decay. This prequel offers an accessible and heartfelt introduction to the BROK universe.

"Oats Studios - Volume 1 Assets" is a collection of free Unreal Engine 4 assets from Oats Studios' sci-fi short films. It includes high-quality 3D models, textures, and blueprints of props, weapons, and environments. This package is ideal for game developers, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in exploring professional-grade assets for their projects. Note: This is not a game, but a set of resources for game development.

"Half-Life: A Place in the West" is a fan-made comic, playable through a special app or as a PDF, set in Valve's Half-Life universe. The story follows the aftermath of a teleportation experiment gone wrong, leading to a totalitarian occupation by the Combine. A mysterious cosmic tower's appearance in a hidden city presents a potential salvation or downfall for humanity. Achievements are included in the first two chapters, with more chapters to come. Please note that achievements are currently disabled due to a library issue.

Welcome to the third edition of the Gamebook Zine! A FREE seasonal magazine showcasing new and modern gamebook shorts, stories and articles.Download it below or grab your full colour copy from Amazon (printed & kindle) out now! (Available worldwide at your regional Amazon site!)Also check out the whole series here This issue check out: 'Rock and Roll', by Andrew Wright - Will you lead your band to…

The Shadow Over Cyberspace is a modempunk horror game set during the Y2K scare, where players confront eldritch beings awakening through the Information Superhighway. Navigate a digital nightmare as your sanity unravels, bartering with ancient gods or succumbing to otherworldly forces. Immerse yourself in a retro computer aesthetic within a mind-bending sci-fi horror experience.

Solve It - A visual novel is a single-player adventure game featuring an intriguing story where billionaire Matthew Park is murdered, and you must find his killer. With compelling game mechanics and fabulous visuals, players dive deep into a thrilling mystery that challenges both wit and perception. Experience an immersive journey that keeps you hooked until the truth is revealed.

Rivalhearts invites you to experience university life filled with love and challenges as Noah navigates heartache and unexpected romance. Meet a diverse cast—including a tomboy classmate, a stunning doctor, a goth barista, and a charming best friend—each offering a unique romantic journey. Fully voiced and beautifully illustrated, the story evolves with community input and remains free to play.

Moonlight in Garland is a cozy life-sim that sees you making a new start in the bustling metropolis of Garland. Find an apartment and make it perfectly yours, befriend your neighbours, grow your garden, solve community problems and experience all the weirdly wonderful stuff that city living offers. Of course, city life isn’t all farmers markets and fancy coffee. Will you step in to stop the her…