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Created for the 2024 Neo-Twiny Jam, clocking in at exactly 500 words (thank you hyphens). The software used was binksi , created by smwhr.  You are a weary traveller looking for a hot meal and a place to lay your head down. You come across an inn that serves each guest exactly what they need right now, drawing from memory and the past. What will they serve you? A short, cosy fantasy piece. Largel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to a night at the inn.

The sun is a deadly lazer, but living with the shutters closed and the A/C perpetually humming in the background of your half-light days and half-dark nights has reduced your brain to a blob of not writing goo. - - - -  A tired and dehydrated piece of micro (interactive) fiction. Made over a couple of days for the Neo-Twiny Jam 2025. As such, the game is very short-- 489 word… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Very Restrained Summer Fun.

Summary Created for the Neo-Twiny Game Jam (2025), with the stipulation that the game be shorter than 500 words in length, Compendium III is precisely 500 words in length, excluding code. Compendium III is the final chapter of a volume dedicated to stories of the decline. This gilt-golden age of magic and doctrine, empire and war is dying. These things were preordained in premonition lon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compendium III.

The path threads between patches of wild thyme in bloom, blue flax, oak sprouts, budding rockroses, the odd dandelion... and a thousand other plants you do not recognize. - - - -  An atmospheric and immersive piece of micro interactive fiction. Made in a day or so for the Neo-Twiny Jam 2025. As such, the game is very short-- 492 words total, by my own reckoning, which fits neatly u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A few steps (up the hill).

You reach out for your mug of ice tea, but only damp ceramic stares back at you. - - - -  A cute and domestic piece of micro (interactive) fiction. Made in a little less than three hours for the Neo-Twiny Jam 2025. As such, the game is very short-- 462 words total, by my own reckoning, which fits neatly under the 500 word limit of the jam. This was the perfect opportunity to have a play with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Quiet Evening.

Summary Created for the Neo-Twiny Game Jam (2025), with the stipulation that the game be shorter than 500 words in length, Compendium II is precisely 500 words in length, excluding code. Compendium II is the second chapter of a volume dedicated to stories of the decline. This gilt-golden age of magic and doctrine, empire and war is dying. These things were preordained in premonition long a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compendium II.

Summary Created for the Neo-Twiny Game Jam (2025), with the stipulation that the game be shorter than 500 words in length, Compendium I is precisely 500 words in length, excluding code. Compendium I is the first chapter of a volume dedicated to stories of the decline. This gilt-golden age of magic and doctrine, empire and war is dying. These things were preordained in premonition long ag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compendium I.

"He Knows That You Know and Now There's No Stopping Him" Act I of the RGB Cycle. Act II | Act III Written for the Neo-Twiny Jam 2024 and the Bluebeard Jam. Word count: 497 Content warnings: violence, murder, brief strong language, misogyny (incl. use of slurs). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to He Knows That You Know and Now There's No Stopping Him.

WARNING This story features sexual content (so, it's NSFW). It touches upon issues of objectification and rape (talked about, not happening on screen). I don't deserve you. I don't deserve this. A short (500 words) tale about the pain of healing, made for Neo Twiny Jam 2024.  Writing, background, audio - Naarel This game is a part 3 of the Primary Lights trilogy: Red Light/Blue Light/Gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to turn the lights off.

WARNING This story features sexual content (so, it's NSFW). It touches upon issues of objectification of trans individuals, misgendering, (implied) dubious consent, lack of respect for boundaries (and active breaking of them) and has a brief mention of self-harm. The audio contains sigh-like sounds, therefore, I recommend playing with headphones or without sound. At this moment, you don't want… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to let the lights bleed.

A nighttime walk on the beach, or some kind of self-acceptance. 500 words, for Neo-Twiny Jam 2024. Content warning: Drowning, blood, suggestive content Credits: Moon Phase Vectors by Vecteezy Original cover image by Conrad Ziebland If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to saltwater.

WARNING This story features sexual content (so, it's NSFW). It touches upon issues of objectification, abusive relationship dynamics, victim blaming (centered on self) and degradation in sexual context. Is it wrong to feel so empty without you? If you really hurt me, why do I miss you? Aren't people supposed to hate their abusers? A short (500 words) tale about missing the people who hurt you, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to leave the lights on.

A 500 word short dynamic poem originally for Neo-Twiny Jam 2023. Trigger/Content warning: sexual content, alcohol, smoking, implied homophobia SOUND ON. Credits: Sugarcube Template by Nyehilism Original cover image by Anastasia Vityukova  Night Ambience by Pixabay If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to faith.

Your body doesn't know the meaning of resistance.~An entry for Neo-Twiny Jam Features • 469 words of Sapphic longing • The illusion of choice Content Warnings • Animated text • Sexually suggestive language • Some fairly mild profanity If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ebb & Flow.

Open your Eyes, and Do Something... Anything... Collision is a short Twine piece for the Neo Twiny Jam, which used less than 250 words. CW: crash, animated text*, loud sound**can be toggled off/lowered. Collision est aussi disponible en Français. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Collision.

created for the neo-twiny jam at a tight 494 words, this project has been a really cathartic opportunity to reflect concisely on one of the best and hardest things i've ever done.  for anyone that relates to it: i am right there with you If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to nine months out.

A tiny text-based dungeon made in Twine for the Neo Twiny Jam. I pared this idea way down to make it playable within 500 words, and I had a lot of fun getting it there.  ⏳ 500 words, ~5 minutes to play⚔️ Knight appearances are randomized from a pool of 7 sprites by @Calciumtrice. There are a few ways to (cause your vessel to) die in this game, complete with crunchy sound effects. Headphones r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conduit of the Crypt.

A short 500-word game for the Neo-Twiny Jam, based on a dream I once had. Dreams are weird but man, I sure was sad to wake up that morning. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Theo.

Just remember to blink and keep your eyes inside yourself - as normal humans do. No aliens pretending to be human here, honest. Trigger warning for bright flashing lights. Wrote this for the 2023 Neo-Twiny Jam, this story should be 500 words exactly - not counting the code. Should be fine on mobile but it'll probably look better on desktop. This is an idea I had when I was doing research on autis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just a normal Human.

(Cover Photo: Christopher Burns) Your family is moving in, whether you like it or not. Year 1998. 499 words. A double entry for Anti-Romance Jam 2023 and Neo-Twiny Jam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to June 1998, Sydney.

Written for Neo-Twiny Jam, One-Word Warlock is just 476 words long in total (excluding the macros/HTML used for the sound effects, and less still if all other macros were to be eliminated from the count). On top of that, each passage and choice is just a single word in length. All the sound effects are me making noises with my mouth, except for the page flips which were produced using a copy of Ol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One-Word Warlock.

An eerie, 500-word interactive fiction created for the Neo-Twiny Jam.  Revisit your childhood mall on the night before the bulldozers come to destroy it. Enjoy it while you can. This IF is exactly 500 words, minus the title page (per the rules of the jam, the title page does not count against the word count). UPDATE:  I fixed the error with the music!  (I left a .wav music file the music track pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Could Stay Here Forever.

A burning tower with only one way out. This is my first game/IF project ever, as I wanted to join the Neo-Twiny Jam. I hope you enjoy it! Made in Decker by Internet Janitor. Sound from freesounds.com and Mixkit.Images from Wikimedia and Pexels (users Min An and NEOSiAM). Image Linkswikimedia.org="" file:joaquin_sorolla_portrait_of_basel_mundy.jpg,https:="" en.m.wikipedia.org="" file:john_… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE TOWER.

A balled up piece of paper, found lying on the pavement. There's writing inside. Who was it to? Why was it here? What does it say? A piece of interactive flash fiction, using the cycling-link feature of Twine. Created for Neo-Twiny Jam 2025.  Play in full-screen recommended. Word count: 434 words Bird image in title credit:  Great-tailed Grackle by Charles J. Sharp - Own work, from Sharp Phot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Crumpled Piece of Paper.

Created for the 2024 Neo-Twiny Jam in Twine Harlowe. This project is exactly 500 words.  You are an ancient Chinese poet in exile at a beautifully scenic location, but... you miss your friends very much. Go about your day haunted by how badly you've been treated by the emperor while also worrying that he's being taken advantage of by bad-faith officials at court, drink lots of wine, stare at rive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to you are an ancient chinese poet in exile.

Play as a radio operator at the end of worlds. A game created for the 2025 Neo-Twiny Jam. --- CREDITS: Images: Radio image #1 – Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/turned-on-am-radio-302871/Radio image #2 – Hülya Ermiş Belek: https://www.pexels.com/photo/vintage-radio-being-used-at-home-interior-29306694/Night sky – Umkreisel: https://www.pexels.com/photo/blue-universe-956981/Tv Static – R… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Ending Worlds.

i hate trains. i always did. yet today i awoke at a train station. Made for the Neo-Twiny Jam 2025 with a limit of 500 words. Word count: 445 Credits: Daz3D figures and assets were used for 2D renders RichTextLabel2 by chairfull Lightweight CRT Effect shader by pxlforge Random displacement shader by enekoassets 2D Foliage Wind Effect shader by jess.codes passing_train_interlaken.mp3 by… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to i hate trains.

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).

every day is a battle, but every night is a warzone. for neo-twiny jam. final wordcount: 500, exactly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DO NOT KILL THE SLEEPING BEAST.

a 495 word introduction to the death of the receptionist. best understood if you have played art without blood, though it is not required.this game contains music by zack valence. made for the neo-twiny jam. a downloadable version has been provided if you have trouble with the browser version. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Was Meant to End Like This.

Created for the Neo-Twiny Game Jam (2024), with the stipulation that the game be shorter than 500 words in length. The final transmission of the ESPM-05 (NYX-V) crew on their final spaceflight, NYX is exactly 496 words in length, minus code.  Content warnings for: suicide, mentions of gore, death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NYX.

The advances in artificial intelligence (AI) opened up a new world of applications and automation, but at the same time they launched the tech industry on an arms race for processing power. The two technology stacks are several years of development apart from each other, making it unfeasible to leverage AI up to its full potential. The premise is simple: Whoever gets access to the fastest processi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Deception.

A gift made for Flowerditch! Made as apart of the Bitsy Community Secret Santa jam! A Dream... Jin has lived with her mother in the Great Forest all of her life, a magical place home to wondrous plants, animals, and spirits.  Unlike last summer, Jin is in good health and ready to tackle the ride to Wisdom Peak! However, maybe it was good she missed last year as a terrible creature chased every rid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Summer's Ride.

This is a work about family abuse, neglect, and adoption from the perspective of a sibling who cannot take care of his baby sister. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Read This When You Turn 15.

Your sister is dead and you're to blame. How far will you go to bring her back? In Witch Blood, you'll encounter death, despair and tainted magic. It's only a matter of time before you give into the darkness that grips your soul. Are you willing to lose yourself to resurrect your sister? Please note that this game is intended for older audiences and contains mentions of blood, death and elements … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch Blood.

An interactive essay in which I interrogate a question I've had for years. Not meant to be played on phones (images get squished). Contains some curse words. Built in Twine for the 2023 Neo Twiny Jam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Mail Carrier is Always on the Phone.

"Has a clever man ever the need to commit a crime?” - Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, literally the crookedest crisscrosser of the Early Modern Era An ancient feudal regime is rotting away French power and prestige. France’s creditors demand change – and boy, oh boy, are they about to get some change. Revolutions, executions, conspiracies, wars, and coups abound. Europe will be quite … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Talleyrand Simulator.

A CONVERSATION ABOUT GRAVITY, AMBITION, AND FLIGHT. Created for the Neo-Twiny Game Jam, with the stipulation that the game be shorter than 500 words in length. TERMINAL VELOCITY is precisely 499 words in length, minus code. Content warnings for unreality and suicidal ideation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TERMINAL VELOCITY.

Pisti gets kicked out of her home for being trans and Laina ends up taking her in even though she was anxious about it in the beginning. This game is about how their relationship develops and how they bond through their identity and depression. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to can you say my name again.

In the grimy industrial city of Dystopolis, a robot uprising is about to begin...  CATHEE, a hot-headed robot coffee machine, has broken into the Phoneme Corporation factory, and is holding a human employee hostage. You play as LEXI, a cute home assistant bot fresh off the production line, who must defuse the situation and prevent loss of life.  But there's a catch: government censorship has sever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INFLEXION.

Will you escape the nightmare, or will fear break your Will to Live? You are trapped in an endless cycling nightmare of waking up and being killed by a shadow. Soon, you will achieve lucidity and will be able to control your thoughts, and the course of the nightmare. Each time that you die, you come closer and closer to forfeiting your life. The only way to keep yourself going, is by thinking of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucid Coma.

To your west, your home-town village is burning. To your east, the sun is burning. Track your adventure as you run from the orcs massacring your hometown, and see if you can find yourself a little bit of warmth in the harshness of my world, even as winter is approaches. It's time to scatter! Hey there! This story contains eight chapters, twenty-four choices, two sensual scenes and two NSFW scenes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Cabin Was Cold.

Laurel disappeared when the two of you were just stupid kids, playing out past your curfew. The thing at the molten heart of the desert? It knows something. Enjoy my entry for the 2023 Neo-Twiny Jam !! Total word count ended at 500 even. Visit my Ko-Fi to support my game making efforts, my blog to ask questions and watch real-time as I realise just how few words five hundred words really is, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distance & Mirage.

an interactive prose poem about breaking up with a friend, written for the neo twiny jam. content warnings: mentions (very) vague references to queerphobia If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to (almost eleven).

A day in the life of a bird. Made for Neo-Twiny Jam, 313 words. Does not work on a phone. Scroll and click on bold text to play and make sure to click "I win" instead of restarting the page. There are eight endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Bird..

An accusation against the voiceless. 500-word game made in a couple days for Neo Twiny Jam. Sort of multiple endings, but they all lead to the same place. Hint if you get stuck Deny everything. When possible, deny specific details. Cover art is a composite of the wall of a Roman villa and a Greek glass eye. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to aberrance.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

96% User Score Based on 46 reviews

10mg is a collection of 10 minute long games.Always Down is about someone who goes on a journey. You solve easy puzzles and overcome light platforming challenges as you go Always Down.The deeper you dissapear into the cave, the more you change.You can do things you could have never thought to be possible! ... but is it really worth it? Always down is a ~10 minute long meditation on change that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10mg: Always Down.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Step into the dark world of 2147, a dystopian place of vampires, androids, and you, trapped in between You are Lina, a young woman searching frantically for your twin brother, who vanished the night he was transformed into a vampire.  Stepping out from the safety of home, you find yourself in a city where danger lies in every shadow. With clues to lead you to the truth, you'll uncover secrets tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sibling Souls.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Follow the Standards and Do as You’re TaughtBow your head. Curl your tail. Smile when it hurts. You’ll follow rules so twisted they gnaw at your mind. Every choice is a gamble, every success a nail in the coffin of your soul. Cats With StandardsA story-driven hidden object descent into madness. Non-stress gameplay which still claw through the sinister truth of a world that demands you to obey. Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats With Standards.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

97% User Score Based on 307 reviews

Welcome to the world of Draw, a 2D sidescroller and visual novel! Armed with nothing but a pencil, play as "Stickman" as you explore a brand-new world. Solve puzzles by drawing into the game, meet new friends while dodging scribble monsters, and make memories that’ll never be erased! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draw.