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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…

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 …

A supernatural Halloween whodunnit. Solve a chilling locked-room mystery before the grim reaper reveals the answer!

"EMMA The Story" is a visual novel game that follows the journey of Emma, a young girl who wakes up with no memory of her past. The game is set in a mysterious world where Emma must navigate through her lost memories and make choices that will determine her fate. With various endings and multiple story paths, EMMA The Story offers a unique and immersive experience for players.

"Fox Hime" is a visual novel adventure game set in a fantasy world. The story follows a young fox spirit named Yuki who must navigate human society to uncover the truth about her past. Along the way, she'll encounter a diverse cast of characters, face moral dilemmas, and make choices that determine her fate. The game features beautiful anime-style artwork, atmospheric music, and multiple endings.

"All Our Asias" is a free, surreal 3D adventure game about identity, race, and nationality. The player assumes the role of Yuito, a Japanese-American hedge fund analyst, who receives a letter from his estranged father, revealing he's on life support. Navigating a surreal version of his father's memories, Yuito seeks to understand their strained relationship before it's too late.

"Marie's Room" is a first-person exploration game where players delve into the past of the eponymous character. By interacting with objects and notes in Marie's childhood room, players uncover a gripping and emotional narrative about friendship, secrets, and growth. The game's distinctive pixel art style contributes to its nostalgic atmosphere, making for a poignant and immersive storytelling experience.

"Disturbed" is a hand-drawn adventure/horror visual novel inspired by experiences of depression and addiction. Play as Von, a struggling farmer facing a hopeless situation, and decide how to confront your fate. With no clear solution in sight, how will you deal with the hand you've been dealt? This short, impactful game may leave you questioning your own choices.

"Growing My Grandpa!" is a narrative-driven point-and-click horror game with virtual pet elements, where players must care for their virtual grandpa while uncovering a dark and suspenseful story. The game features body horror and minor gore, with some scenes containing patterns or images that may trigger seizures in a small percentage of people. Players can choose between signing up for the developer's Patreon to gain early access to the game and joining their Discord for a closer look at the game development process and to connect with the community.

In Open Sorcery, become a sentient magical fireplace controlling various elemental spells to protect your mystical library from threats. Interact with associates and make decisions in a visual novel-style format, shaping the story's outcome based on your dialogue choices. Solve puzzles and enhance your abilities to safeguard your home against supernatural dangers.