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A version in the Italian language is available as I passi della regina. Today is August 27th, 1904. Nine months ago, you, Emilia Vittorini, joined the Italian Archeological Expedition in Egypt led by Ernesto Schiaparelli, the director of the Egyptian Museum of Turin. You are now back in Genoa, Italy: your steam ferry arrived three days ago with 25 wooden boxes containing Queen Nefertari Meritmut's… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Queen's Footsteps.

Today is April 19, 1907. You, Emilia Vittorini, arrived yesterday in Varenna, on the shore of the beautiful Lake Como. You are hosted at the magnificent Villa Briccorosso; Princess Lucilla Briccorosso is preparing for the Silk Road Race, a 10,000km rally raid between Cairo in Egypt and Peking in China, to be done by car. You represent ITA, founded by your father, the company that built the car th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SIlk Dust.

The game 'Haunted House' is a text adventure in the classic style for the 48K ZX Spectrum. It is an expanded version of the game of the same name that was presented as a type-in program in "Write your own adventure programs" published by Usborne in 1983. This version — which marks 40 years since that publication — features graphics for selected locations, music, 42-column text, save and load to ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted House.

Background story It's a beautiful day in the gorilla enclosure at Sydney's famous Taronga Park Zoo. There's only one problem. You're not a gorilla, you're a chimpanzee named Charlie. Some idiot zookeeper has mistaken you for a baby gorilla and put you in the wrong enclosure. It must be someone new, as the staff are normally very good. The gorilla is currently asleep. You need to find your way back… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Charlie the Chimp.

Introduction In the wild West, the tin star is the symbol of law and order. The men who wear the tin star are respected by the community, as they face violent and cunning criminals nearly every day. After a group of criminals kidnapped your wife and daughter and almost took your own life, you decided to join the ranks of these brave lawmen and became a sheriff in the town of Tucson, Arizona. For… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tin Star.

Introduction In the years following the American Civil War, you lead a simple life as a cowboy. Despite the low wage, you scrimp and save and manage to buy a small ranch near Tucson, Arizona, where you live with your wife Sarah and daughter Betty. You dream of a bright future for your daughter and work hard every day to earn the money needed to provide her with a good education. Then, one day, y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild West.

Introduction You wake suddenly. When you look out the porthole, you see that it's dark outside. It should be light. You must have overslept. Why didn't anyone wake you? Maybe they felt sorry for you after you got seasick during yesterday's storm. As you rub the sleep from your eyes and glance around the cramped crew's quarters, you realise that you're alone. Where are the guys from the day shift? … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cargo Breach.

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, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Basilisk and the Banana (TALP).

Background story One day, Igor is minding his own business in the living room of Frankenstein's castle, when the doctor comes running down the stairs from his laboratory. He is clearly excited. "Igor! I've done it! The machine is ready and there's a thunderstorm due tonight. I need fresh body parts: head, hair, eyes, ears, body, arms, hands, legs and feet. You know what to do. Bring the parts to t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Igor's Quest.

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.

Background This game is an adaptation of the Italian adventure Murray Shannon: L'Orrore di Goldmine City by Bonaventura Di Bello. It was originally published on the cover tape of Explorer, no. 8, June 1987 for the Commodore 64 and MSX. It has now been translated to English and rewritten for a modern audience with the original author's permission. This new version includes many enhancements that … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Horror of Goldmine City.

Coming Soon in 2026! This is the final installment in Legend Entertainment’s Spellcasting series, authored by Steve Meretzky. Spellcasting 401 is the continued story of one nerdy Ernie Eaglebeak, now in his senior year studying magic at Sorcerer University. He must overcome a fiendish curse, pass his final exams, win the hand of his lifelong crush, Lola Tigerbelly, and defeat his evil stepfather … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPELLCASTING 401: THE GRADUATION BALL.

Coming Soon in 2026! This is the final installment in Legend Entertainment’s Spellcasting series, authored by Steve Meretzky. Spellcasting 401 is the continued story of one nerdy Ernie Eaglebeak, now in his senior year studying magic at Sorcerer University. He must overcome a fiendish curse, pass his final exams, win the hand of his lifelong crush, Lola Tigerbelly, and defeat his evil stepfather … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPELLCASTING 401: THE GRADUATION BALL.

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).

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

75% User Score Based on 294 reviews

An open-ended, SCP-based, atmospheric, exploration-focused, survival-horror game with puzzle elements and replayability. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Daybreak.

Introduction You wake up feeling groggy. Your head hurts. "Blimey. What happened?" You run your fingers through your hair and feel a nasty bump on the back of your head. The last thing you remember was sweeping the floor in the pub before the early morning patrons started arriving. You look around. "What the hell am I doing in the broom closet?" Goal Your first goal is to find out what you're doin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Cutter's Treasure.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Alchemy, puzzles, and a crashed starship. Old-style interactive fiction — a classic text adventure. No graphics! No dialogue trees! No point-and-click! You type your commands, and read what happens next. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hadean Lands.

INTRODUCTION Adventure Island is a text adventure, also known as interactive fiction. That means you type in commands and the game responds with text, telling you what result your command had in the game world. Do not expect flashy graphics. The action takes place entirely in your own imagination.  This game is based on a game written by Robert Lee for Antic Magazine back in November 1983. I adapt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure Island.

A museum after closing. You only ever walk forward — and the same hall keeps arriving. Look through your camera, read the hall, and open the right door. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Museum 8.

Background This game is an adaptation of the semi-graphic Italian adventure 'Murray Shannon: L'Orrore di Goldmine City' by Bonaventura Di Bello. It was originally written using The Quill and Illustrator and published by Edizioni Hobby S.r.l. on the cover tape of 'Explorer', no. 8, June 1987 for the Commodore 64 and MSX. The data was extracted from the C64 version using UnQuill, translated to Eng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to horror-of-goldmine-city.

Introduction For generations, your family have been the guardians of the Time Crystals of Cythii. It's a pretty cushy job. All you have to do is prevent the crystals from being stolen, but no one would be stupid enough to steal them or the stability of time would be torn to shreds. Unfortunately, the unthinkable has happened. While your parents were out doing the shopping, you were left in char… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Time Crystals of Cythii (TALP).

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 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.

Background It's 23 December 2020. It's been a really tough year for many people with bush fires, floods and other natural disasters and then the Covid-19 pandemic. Many people are doing it tough, so it's up to Santa Claus to bring a smile to their faces and make sure that all the nice children get a present on Christmas Day, even if their parents can't afford it. Today also happens to be your birt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Santa's Trainee Elf.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music

91% User Score Based on 677 reviews

A fantasy world is taking over the streets of New York. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New York Mysteries 5.

Introduction The stories about the Ark of the Covenant are well known, but its current location is a mystery. According to French author Louis Charpentier, the Ark was taken to the Chartres Cathedral by the Knights Templar, but no one outside the cathedral has ever seen it. There may be a good reason for this. You were raised in a small village about 100 km from Chartres Cathedral. According to lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Search for the Lost Ark.

22%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

22% User Score Based on 69 reviews

Find your daughter in the halls of the abandoned St Mary’s Boarding School, which was once a hospital with a dark history. Play as the run down father who must overcome his issues and bring his child home in this episodic horror series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Final Breath.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

96% User Score Based on 813 reviews

High Entropy: Challenges is a free, action-adventure FPS consisting of a beginning, 15 levels, a default ending and a special ending if you finish with a 100% score in all levels. Use computers (via GUIs or the command line), unlock doors, crawl through vents, fight enemies head on or find other ways to neutralize or avoid them... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to High Entropy: Challenges.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

64% User Score Based on 252 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 10 reviews

Apex Construct is a story-driven, single player action/adventure made exclusively for VR. Wield an upgradable cyber bow & shield combination to battle enemy robots while exploring a shattered world, gradually realizing what led to the extinction of mankind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apex Construct.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

39% User Score Based on 656 reviews

Hack_me is a hacker simulator game. The main objective in game – is to hack big companies's servers to show people that there is nothing in this world that protected on 100%. You’ll need to use your cmd, bruteforce, SQL-injectors and other programs to hack servers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to hack_me.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

74% User Score Based on 78 reviews

The year is 2033. Your name is Tex Murphy, Private Investigator in San Francisco. You've been hired by the beautiful daughter of a university professor to uncover the facts about his death. As you begin your investigation you uncover the deaths of several prominent members of the scientific community. Are these deaths coincidental or is there something more sinister going on? And which characters… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tex Murphy: Mean Streets.

Introduction The weather is getting hotter and bushfire season is approaching. The animals have to stock up on food and prepare their bushfire survival plans. Every year, the animals appoint a bushfire warden. The bushfire warden has an important job to do, for he or she has to check on all the other animals and make sure that they have their bushfire survival plans in place. This year, it's Kenny… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kenny Koala's Bushfire Survival Plan (TALP).

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

85% User Score Based on 861 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

Experience what the island has in store as you uncover the secretive Arque Corporation, burrowing ever deeper into their dangerous and haphazard operations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Estranged: The Departure.

Background You are Rowan of Bunglewood Downs, would-be thief and seeker of magic. There's known to be a Cave of Magic deep in the forest of Bunglewood. The cave is not hard to find, but no one goes there for fear of being eaten by a troll. As no one's been there, no one knows for sure what's in the cave. It's rumoured to contain treasure, but if it contains treasure, why isn't it called The Cave o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seeker of Magic.

--- "Now Hiring: Daytime Security Guard for Apartment Complex" Work hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The probationary period is 10 days. There are four main rules for security: 1. Always greet the residents. 2. Always have visitors write their real names on the visitor list. 3. Always patrol the apartment building at 3:00 PM. 4.Never speak to the woman in white. --- Video Posting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 柘榴団地.

Jimmy, captain of the deep-sea research vessel Trilobite, leads his crew—including his younger brother, Jack—to investigate an unidentified signal. But unlike previous missions, the newly assigned, enigmatic commander appears to have ulterior motives… Sea Blindness is a 2D pixel-art narrative RPG Game. In the year 2064, players assume the role of Jimmy, a deep-sea researcher who becomes ent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea Blindness.

Say what's on your mind! Freely create memories or dreams in this narrative sandbox. Build sceneries that become the canvas to write your story onto, whatever you wish to share with other players: from fragmented thoughts to whole novels, just build and speak your mind. Create what you wish or explore what others have made, wander through and read their stories. Say is about sharing and communicat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Say.

Introduction In the days when the Wild West was roamed by bandits and murderers, lawmen had a lot to deal with. Honest sheriffs and brave rangers tracked outlaws over wild terrain, but very often they had to stop at the Mexican border, because they had no jurisdiction in Mexico. Countless gangs of bandits used this to their advantage. They would cross the border to rob and kill in the southern s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desperados.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

92% User Score Based on 61 reviews

New York, 1987. Enter Nifty Nevada: the world’s most famous fashion photographer. Glamorous and glittering, her globe-hopping career has given her the perfect cover for her real passion - stealing everything in sight. With the help of her loyal and very professional henchmen, Nifty uses her photography skills to plan the most daring heists. Despite her perfect alibi, Nifty has attracted the att… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snap & Grab.

Introduction Woe is you! You've wagged school and spent all day at the carnival and you've run out of money. You were wandering around a quiet area behind all the main rides when you came across a sign over an entrance that said 'Administration'. The sign had been crossed out and replaced with 'Troll's Cave - Admission Free'. What a great gimmick! You couldn't resist the temptation of a free ride,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from the Troll's Cave.

Introduction You're Danny Dipstick, the sociable single. The only trouble is that all the girls hate you because you're a dork. Every Saturday night you go to the local nightclub and every time you strike out and end up going home alone. Tonight is going to be different. After picking up some advice from your neighbour, you vow that tonight is the night that you will meet a nice girl and get her … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danny Dipstick.

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.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

73% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Relax, get comfy, have an existential crisis. I Doesn’t Exist takes the fun of classic text-based adventure games, and adds a new dimension with beautiful, handcrafted pixel art. Though the game can be enjoyed in one sitting, repeat playthroughs are encouraged… Freed from the constraints that limited text adventures of the past, I Doesn’t Exist uses a natural language processor (NLP) to offer … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I doesn't exist - a modern text adventure.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

A detective story set in a jazzy robot world. Solve mysterious robot crimes by solving puzzles and interacting with a bunch of funny yet fairly incompetent Police bots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr.Hack Jack: Robot Detective.

Introduction Deep in the Carpathian Mountains, the Romanian villagers tell tales of the strigoi. The strigoi are said to be troubled spirits that have risen from the grave. They are attributed with the abilities to transform into an animal, become invisible and to gain vitality from the blood of their victims. There have been recent reports of peasant children dying mysteriously in the local villa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carpathian Vampire (TALP).

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

65% User Score Based on 89 reviews

3D Point-and-click adventure puzzle game wrapped in cinematic 2D cut-scenes. After a concerning message left on Rob's answer-phone from his panicked-sounding twin, Nick, he rushes to his brother's office to try and find a hidden mask. Not long into the search, things take a very dangerous turn... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirrored: Chapter 1.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

46% User Score Based on 99 reviews

Critic Score 48%Based on 2 reviews

''No70: Eye of Basir'' is a story based first person perspective horror and adventure game which focused on investigation. Players will help Aras and Erhan to solve the mystery about Basir and the No70 house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No70: Eye of Basir.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

81% User Score Based on 167 reviews

'Understanding, the game' it's a suspense/investigation horror indie game inspired in classic horror games! Full Game coming as soon we can! Help us grow the game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Understanding, The Game.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 62 reviews

Thaumistry: In Charm's Way is an all-new comedy text adventure from award-winning Infocom and Legend Entertainment author Bob Bates. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thaumistry: In Charm's Way.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 382 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Embark on a dream-like journey in this fantasy adventure VR simulation. Encounter goblin inhabitants, become part of their society, and save them from their foe. Freely roam the enchanted forest to discover deeper layers of their mysterious ways and reap the rewards of this magical world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gnomes & Goblins.