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Marked by complete magical immunity, Wayfarers wander the world, fighting magic. Where will your fate lead you?
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(1,220 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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A text choice romance in an apocalyptic setting.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(1,356 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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What do you See?
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(914 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Journey deeper into the unknown.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(726 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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a story of a frog in space.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(592 total ratings)
Adventure
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a choose-your-own-adventure heartbreak in the shape of a quiz
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
(1,042 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Alter genes, survive. Sci-fi RPG. 270k+
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(447 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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a horror survey game
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
(1,812 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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A story based on fey and other myths in a drained world. Will you find out what happened before it comes for you?
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(488 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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16 talented participants enter the game. Only 2 will walk out alive.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(286 total ratings)
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The struggle between mortals and divinity that may end an age of divine rule.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(409 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Learn the truth and unleash your potential.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(327 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Play as King Arthur Pendragon's spouse and forge Camelot's history.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(536 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Create your own virtual best buddy and play games together!
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(292 total ratings)
Simulation
Eye of the Moon is an adventure and romance story inspired by Filipino mythology.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(248 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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there is a whisper in the shadows...
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(281 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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A short interactive story loosely based on Tchaikovsky鈥檚 Swan Lake.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(280 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Fake date. Fall in love. Murder. Party. Rinse and repeat.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(236 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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say goodbye before you go
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(285 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Help Spudz the dog find his precious bone in this short, silly game!
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(160 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Could you fall for a sinner?
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
(309 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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a friendly horror game in your neighborhood
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
(486 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Dark Fantasy + Romance Interactive Fiction
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(148 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(202 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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[ INACTIVE ] A fantasy horror IF WIP.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(176 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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A free action-comedy BL game about a retired killer-for-hire who has to navigate life as a normal high school student.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(239 total ratings)
Visual Novel
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(174 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Master a horse. Become a Horse Master.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(144 total ratings)
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You sold your firstborn to a witch. Now she helps you find a mate.
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
(669 total ratings)
Simulation
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You were exiled from Court. Now, you need to find your way back.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(149 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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The world is saved. Now its heroes wait to die.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(145 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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An interactive fiction fantasy game made with Twine. Create your character, break a curse, fall in love & make it home.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(85 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Craft the story of a villain's amnesiac henchperson on a quest to mage restoration.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(175 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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Text based adventure game where you explore hundreds of locations in an attempt to uncover all the secrets.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
(190 total ratings)
Visual Novel
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hadopelagic false light
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(86 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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A dating game with a twist.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(133 total ratings)
Interactive Fiction
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