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Somewhere, Somewhen is a large text-only interactive fiction fantasy game (with some humour)  written from the ground up for the PC using qBasic64.  It is uploaded as a zip file, and all contents of this file (with the exception of Read Me.txt) must be present in the game folder for the game to run. It can be run from Windows or in a DOS window. After unzipping, double click on the file "Somewhere… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Somewhere, Somewhen.

Uncle Mortimer appears to have angered entities who resent his research into things with which we mortals  shouldn't concern ourselves. Can you travel through time to discover how to release him from a potential thousand years of incarceration? Uncle Mortimer's Secret is a large text-only interactive fiction fantasy game  involving time travel. It was written from the ground up for the PC using qB… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncle Mortimer's Secret.

The 13th Quest (it's the 13th IF game I've written) is a text-only interactive fiction fantasy game, very much in retro style. It was written from the ground up for the PC using qB64, and has a comprehensive and powerful parser.  Included in the game are fairly detailed HELP instructions, and I have also added comprehensive hints, both implicit and explicit, which can be accessed using the command… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The 13th Quest.

Ezekiel Throgmeister, commonly referred to by the villagers as The Alchemist, has left you in charge of his currently-running experiment while he attends to other pressing business. Can you succeed in completing his task? The Alchemist is a large text-only interactive fiction fantasy game, very much in the 'old-school' style. It was written from the ground up for the PC using qBasic64, and has a c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Alchemist.

You've spent a lifetime travelling and solving problems for others, but on this occasion have you bitten off a little bit more than you can chew? Where will you find that elusive orb? Have Orb, Will Travel is a text-only interactive fiction fantasy game, very much in the 'old-school' style. It was written from the ground up for the PC using qBasic64, and has a comprehensive and powerful parser.  I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Have Orb, Will Travel.

The Black Tower is a large text-only interactive fiction fantasy game, very much in the 'old-school' style. I originally wrote it in Microsoft BASIC for the Commodore PET in 1983, but although it is pretty dated, with mazes, possibility of sudden death and ability to get into unwinnable situations, I thought the basic concept sound enough to merit re-writing it  for the PC using qBasic64, and this… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Black Tower.

When recently you helped your friend Ezekiel Throgmeister little did you realise what that might lead to. Now his colleague Jedediah Strangeblossom wants to involve you in a quest to restore Excalibur to its original owner. Return of The Sword is a text-only interactive fiction fantasy game, very much in the 'old-school' style. It was written from the ground up for the PC using qBasic64, and has … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return of The Sword.

TurboCraps is an advanced single-player simulator for the popular gambling table game called Craps. It is intended to help you practice your strategies and to provide statistics for how your strategies are performing. The key features are: Keyboard shortcuts to help you easily bet across the box numbers, hardways, horn etc... Customizable table colors to give the feel of playing at your favo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TurboCraps.

Simple Photo SystemHello! Thank you very much for your interest in our plugin:Simple Photo System.Before we continue, we would like to remind you that all of our plugins work within the environment:   RPG Maker MZ ↔ PC Windows ↔ NWJSIf you use other platforms or devices, we cannot guarantee correct operation because unfortunately we have no way to test them. Please keep this in mind before proceed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG MAKER MZ Plugin: Simple Photo System.

Background This game is an adaptation of the Italian adventure Dimensione Sconosciuta by Bonaventura Di Bello. This was his first game. It was originally published on the cover tape of Load'n'Run, no. 37, April 1987 for the ZX Spectrum. It was later rewritten as Amos Newton: Incubo and published on the cover tape of Explorer, no. 8, June 1987 for the Commodore 64 and MSX. It has now been transla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unknown Dimension.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

68% User Score Based on 22 reviews

The year is 1882, and Queen Victoria and the British Empire is at the height of its power. Sadly House Blakely, one of Britain's oldest noble families, does not share in the Empire's good fortunes. It has fallen to you, as the eldest son, to restore it to it to its past glory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Grand Ball.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

81% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Despite the chains around your wrists, this story is yours. You are the decision-maker. Freedom reaches out to you : you shall rise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arisen.

BounceB & new adv... - RELEASE 5.0 - VERSION 1.5 TWO NEW LEVELS OF PLAY AVAILABLE: Two new game levels of play are availables in this version; the first of 0,24 Mega-Pixel), the second of  0.68 mega-pixels, so now the total of levels available is 6. Both for the paid version and the demo version, an installation program, specifically developed for Windows 10 and Windows 11, has also been included,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BounceB and new adventures' return.

Explore your own unique floating continent in a roguelike RPG adventure! Combine cards to discover new abilities!                                                                    There are 21 different elemental cards and 119 unique abilities currently. Fight monsters in tactical combat Find powerful relics! Use cards to explore and solve puzzles! ____ EARLY ACCES… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shuffled Sky.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

86% User Score Based on 214 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 11 reviews

Set off on a quest for the Great White Birds in a mysterious land If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amerzone The Explorer's Legacy.

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 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.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

60% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Each level looks simple and playful with one motive: to get Chloe and Bunny to their red Targets; but the puzzles in them are unique and have a set of varying difficulties. The puzzles challenge your strategy, sokoban skills, experimenting how mechanical toys work, tactical thinking, improvising and much more. The difficulty increases with the level number and each level comes with 1 hint. Got stu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chloe Puzzle Game.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, monetization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

77% User Score Based on 198 reviews

Wyrmsun is a real-time strategy game which features elements of mythology, history and fiction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wyrmsun.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

83% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Search for a ruthless assassin in this Gamebook Adventure where YOU control the story! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Assassin in Orlandes.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

58% User Score Based on 370 reviews

Your opinion matters !Please let us know what you thought of Visual Novel Maker. Survey here : About the SoftwareVisualize, Create, Share. Degica is pleased to announce their latest installment to the 'Maker' series of game development tools, Visual Novel Maker. A revolutionary new tool for Visual Novel Creation aimed towards aspiring artists and writers to bring their stories to life. Visual… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Visual Novel Maker.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 162 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Steve Jackson's Sorcery! is a four-part fantasy adventure like never before. With tens of thousands of choices, the story rewrites itself around your actions. Battle weird and deadly creatures, cast powerful spells, play with honour, or lie, cheat and steal. The fate of the land of Kakhabad is in your hands! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sorcery! Part 3.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

48% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Top-down 2.5D action that combines old-school shooters like Star Control, action-RPGs like Diablo, with a system that evolves unique weapons to player preferences. Single-player and 32-player online coop and PVP. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Arms Race.

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.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

64% User Score Based on 75 reviews

Dry Erase is an infinite whiteboard in virtual reality. It's the perfect thinking environment, just you alone with your notes. And the best part is: you'll never run out of writing space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dry Erase: Infinite VR Whiteboard.

Terror Diversion is a text-based adventure game filled with numerous random events. You play as a girl haunted by spirits, who, after taking a leave from school, arrives in a strange town. Here, she must investigate a series of mysterious incidents while making sure she doesn't collapse from exhaustion or lose her sanity. Features: No combat, the developer has thoughtfully removed this part fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terror Diversion.

Created for GMTK Jam 2024. The idea was to make an Metroidvania. Sadly, as is usually the case with overscoping, most of the content that makes the game a game couldn't get in. A good chunk of the development time actually went into making the basic mechanics and the level editor, so I made sure to include them in the web version as well (even if without the ability to save your creation). Usage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Cheese.

Do you have digital photos that you'd like to do something cool with? Jigsaw Factory is a jigsaw puzzle generator software tool that allows you to turn your digital images into jigsaw puzzle software packages. You can give these puzzles to your family, friends, co-workers, business customers, or anyone else you'd like to share them with. (Scroll down for a demo version of Jigsaw Factory along with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jigsaw Factory - Jigsaw Puzzle Generator Software (for Windows PC).

Confront your darkness in Memories of Fireflies, a Voxel-based Puzzle Platformer which takes place in a dark and dangerous world that you must venture to discover its secrets. Overcome challenges, enemies and puzzles to get even deeper in this dangerous world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memories of Fireflies.

The Interactive Fiction and Adventure Creator (IFAC) is simply the easiest and fastest system for writing and developing multiple choice interactive fiction and old school text adventure games. It’s organization and ease of use allows new authors to quickly become productive in writing their story. You will be writing working games and fiction in no time. And when you come to want to edit your st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interactive Fiction and Adventure Creator (IFAC).

LambdaRogue: The Book of Stars is a complete roguelike role playing game, with unique features and story, distinct atmosphere and feel, and a user-friendly, but traditional interface. LambdaRogue was created in 2006 by Mario Donick. Find the Book of Stars and set mankind free in story mode, or fight Eris, the evil deity, in the shorter Coffeebreak mode — the choice is yours. Click "download now" a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LambdaRogue: The Book of Stars.

Beware: currently in first public, free demo. VERY BUGGY AND INCOMPLETE. With that said... Bento -- The unique companion This is an experimental project for an AI companion that not only helps people, but is also a friend. A friendly, customizable face with unique, growing personality and memories, and several utilities and functions. Local, open-source model experiments are in progress and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bento_OS.

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.

Controls: PICOhaven can be played with keyboard, on mobile (a virtual D-pad and two buttons will appear on-screen), or with a game controller: Arrows: moveZ / ️: main button (select, confirm, continue)X / ❎: less used button: cancel, undo, or special (as prompted in UI) Overview: PICOhaven is a small tactical card-based dungeon crawler / light solo RPG inspired by the board game Gloomhaven. It ado… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PICOhaven.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

63% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Loopbound is a narrative incremental game where you play as a traveller trapped in a time loop. Each cycle brings you a little closer to unravelling the mystery of your existence as you explore different eras and dimensions and make choices that shape your path. In each cycle you gather resources, face decay and survival, and unlock new actions and worlds. What you achieve in one cycle carries ov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loopbound.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

87% User Score Based on 71 reviews

GET NEWEST VERSION About the Softwarearticy:draft is a visual environment for the creation and organization of game content. It unites specialized editors for many areas of content design in one coherent tool. All content can be exported into various formats, including XML and Microsoft Office. Things you can do with articy:draft Non-linear story design Branching conversations Screenplays wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to articy:draft.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 1,084 reviews

Step in the shoes of the titular Desert Stalker, and scour the wasteland for artifacts and erotic encounters in this acclaimed Adult Visual Novel where your choices shape the game’s story. Dive into a world filled with grit, sex, and unparalleled power fantasies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desert Stalker.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

92% User Score Based on 285 reviews

Combining Sonny 1 and Sonny 2, revitalized for modern platforms, Sonny Legacy Collection delivers the ultimate versions of these iconic RPGs. Embark on a journey as Sonny, a zombie seeking to unravel the mysteries of his existence in a world teeming with dark secrets. SONNY 1Discover the origins of Sonny's saga, fighting for survival and clues to your identity. Engage in deep, turn-based c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonny Legacy Collection.

Introduction You are currently serving aboard the USS Ibis, the first of the US Navy's top-secret Puny class submarines. The Puny class is an attack submarine that packs maximum firepower into a minimum-sized hull. It relies on speed and stealth to surprise the enemy. The USS Ibis is currently on a training exercise in the North Atlantic, just off the coast of Newfoundland. You were doing some rou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submarine Sabotage.

Introduction On 24 January 1848, James Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill, Coloma. When news spread, thousands flocked to the area and the great Californian gold rush began. Mining camps popped up all over the place and some of these developed into townships. When the gold rush died down, some of these towns were abandoned just as quickly as they had appeared. You're a grizzled old prospect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hangman's Gulch.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

61% User Score Based on 380 reviews

The missions undertaken by the crews of B-17 bombers during World War II are the stuff of legend. What was it like to fly through relentless anti-aircraft fire over Nazi-occupied Europe? What was it like to have a thin layer of steel between life and death at 15,000 feet? How did it feel to furiously fend off enemy fighters zipping around your plane and then to precisely deliver your payload over … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux.

An old school turn-based JRPG-style video game in the world of King Arthur.  You start with Vivian, Merlin's apprentice. Vivian starts with a simple quest and finds herself entangled in multiple possible adventures, such as saving kids who were kidnapped by goblins. You can defend Camelot from different possible threats, find the Holy Grail, and defeat the Dark Lord! You may recruit monsters and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lady of the Lake (RPG for Windows).

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.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

71% User Score Based on 28 reviews

PHANTASIE I: When sorcery ruled, and trolls and minotaurs still walked this Earth, a party of six intrepid adventurers set out to find the Nine Rings and use them to destroy the Dark Lord. This is your quest. This is your... Phantasie. A multiple-character role-playing game, PHANTASIE transports you to the medieval isle of Gelnor for the adventure of your dreams. You command a group of one to si… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantasie Memorial Set.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

78% User Score Based on 159 reviews

Avadon 2: The Corruption is an epic fantasy role-playing adventure in an enormous and unique world. You can choose from five different character classes, each with dozens of unique spells and abilities. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for hundreds of magical artifacts, and travel through an enormous world, full of secrets. Avadon 2 features many different endings. Save your people, or betray them. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avadon 2: The Corruption.

Introduction Frederick H Winchester III was a rich man who lived in the city of Dunedin in New Zealand. Winchester's grandfather was an Englishman who emigrated to New Zealand in the early 1800s and became very wealthy as an importer/exporter. The grandfather's business was passed down the family line to Winchester's father, then to Winchester himself, along with the company's wealth. Winchester's… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mystery of Winchester High (TALP).

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

68% User Score Based on 1,212 reviews

Tower!3D Pro will put you in the position of an airport tower controller, one of the most stressful job on the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower!3D Pro.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:monetization, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

56% User Score Based on 584 reviews

Enjoy DeoVR, the native VR video app. Immerse yourself into action with a single click. Join a global community of VR creators bringing you to the edges of possible in VR. Try out DeoVR unique Passthrough bringing the action directly into your space giving a lifelike experience. Also marking the beginning of AR videos. Celebrated for seamless haptics integration, DeoVR delivers true tactile … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DeoVR - VR Video Streaming Platform.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music

71% User Score Based on 138 reviews

Discord Bot Builder is an interactive program with a friendly user interface to help people without programming skills to create their Discord bots.What is Discord?Discord is a voice and text chat application for the users who enjoy playing games. If you know TeamSpeak or Skype, Discord is almost the same thing. The Discord application is available for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, iPadOS, Linux a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Discord Bot Builder.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

74% User Score Based on 634 reviews

Three Kingdoms: The Last Warlord is a Turn-based strategy game based on a famous Chinese historical novel . The Three Kingdoms was the tripartite division of China between the states of Wei, Shu, and Wu. The novel deals with the plots, personal and military battles, intrigues, and struggles of these states to achieve dominance for almost 100 years. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Kingdoms The Last Warlord.