Games like The Prairie House

***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.**…

The Abandoned House Down the Lane Background: Initially created for Ectocomp 2024  "Le Petit Mort" category (<4hrs) and "Spooky Adventure" sub theme. It is creepy but not too scary. CW: blood. After the jam, I took more time and released version 2, which implemented feedback from jam players. Story: You explore the spooky abandoned house down the lane. This was inspired by an overgrown empty lot…

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…

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, …

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…

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…

In Alpha Polaris, players step into the role of an oil rig engineer confronted with a supernatural Arctic threat. The game is a horror adventure, combining point-and-click exploration with challenging puzzles and a gripping narrative. As the crew's safety unravels, players must uncover the mysterious force threatening their lives and the environment while battling harsh weather conditions and isolation.

"Dropsy" is a single-player, comedy open world game with a delightful story of a clown seeking redemption after a tragic fire. Its splendid game mechanics, wholesome story, and excellent soundtrack create an awesome atmosphere for players to explore. Despite some grinding, the game allows for freedom in determining your own adventure and features unique animal communication.

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…

In Strange Telephone, players navigate surreal, dot-worlds generated by phone numbers, helping the protagonist Jill and her phone-companion Graham escape their mysterious confinement. As you explore and collect items, multiple endings and experiences await, promising a unique and intriguing adventure.