Games like The Valued Land
Looking for games like The Valued Land? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Journey Through Folklore, Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth or Shrinking Pains.
1 View GameJourney Through Folklore For this assignment, I allow the story to be transformed through the medium of Twine. As I argue in my theory of interactive fiction, all storytelling is interactive and shaped by the affective nature of individuals. Journey Through Folklore is an interactive twine game where players explore the folklores directly inspired by Jay Dragons’ RPG Wanderhome [1]. Influenced by …
View Game2 View Game86%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, stability93% User Score 2,968 reviewsCritic Score 77%8 reviews"Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth" is an adventure game based on the best-selling novel. The player navigates through a medieval narrative, making new allies and enemies in a quest to build a cathedral. Decisions made by the player impact the story's outcome, creating a unique experience for each playthrough.
View Game3 View Game86%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, atmosphere86% User Score 178 reviewsYou spend a day seeing how many coins you can fit into the hollows above your collarbones. You're losing yourself first in inches, then moments... Will you survive yourself?
View Game4 View Game77%Game Brain Scorestory, emotionalreplayability, grinding88% User Score 13,596 reviewsCritic Score 67%11 reviews"The Beginner's Guide" is a unique narrative-driven game that explores the mind of a fictional game developer through a series of unfinished games. The player delves into the developer's thoughts and feelings as they navigate through a variety of experimental game designs, shedding light on the creative process and the struggles that come with it. The game serves as a thoughtful commentary on game development and the relationship between creators and their work.
View Game5 View Game71%Game Brain Scoremusic, graphicsstory, gameplay71% User Score 106 reviews"Glitchhikers: The Spaces Between" is a freeform game where players embark on late-night journeys, engaging in open-ended conversations with mysterious hitchhikers. These encounters take place in liminal spaces, prompting introspection and questioning one's place in the universe. The game offers flexibility with session length and high replayability, with various locations and profound dialogues.
View Game6 View GameArtist Statement: Inspired by Wanderhome, "Up On Moonlight Hill" is an interactive love story with little animal creatures living in a cozy town. For this project, I defined a "story" as something that has a beginning, middle, and end-- whatever occurs between the two endpoints of the beginning and end is simply the growth of a narrative. This game directly correlates with my Craft of Play stateme…
View Game7 View GameArtist Statement Vesper’s Song is crafted based on my grand unifying theory, where an interactive story is shaped through the lenses of the players and how they interpret the work through their unique perspectives. The story is designed to be pieced together by exploring various routes, promoting player agency and a personalized experience. My story is defined as having an overarching theme being…
View Game8 View Game95%Game Brain Scorestory, emotionalmonetization, music95% User Score 2,849 reviews"Creatures Such as We" spinitshell 2017 on Steam is a text-based narrative game where you play as a space tourism employee on the moon. Through conversation and exploration, you'll uncover the complex emotions and motivations of both the human and AI characters, while making decisions that determine the fate of the colony. Experience a thought-provoking and romantic journey that delves into themes of humanity, love, and mortality.
View Game9 View Game83%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, optimization90% User Score 4,546 reviewsCritic Score 75%9 reviewsIn "The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante," players navigate a ruthless world in a narrative-driven RPG format, following a man who challenges the existing social order. The game is presented as a journal, with life-altering decisions and the struggle for freedom at its core.
View Game10 View Game79%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storystability, character development78% User Score 111 reviewsCritic Score 81%4 reviews"Essays on Empathy" is a narrative-driven game that explores the theme of empathy through a series of interactive vignettes. Players will confront ethical dilemmas and make choices that challenge their perspectives on complex social issues. The game encourages self-reflection and introspection, making it a thought-provoking and immersive experience. However, please note that the game contains mature themes and may not be suitable for all players.
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