Best Interactive Fiction Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated interactive fiction games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free interactive fiction games are available at the bottom of the page.
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美女，请别影响我成仙
You, Lin Fan, the only male cultivator of the Crane Illusion Sect, were supposed to be the chosen son of the cultivation world, until you realized that the real "crossing tribulation" was not thunder punishment, but a thousand tribulation with the sect's young ladies and sisters.
Kindergarten 3
Kindergarten 3 is the long awaited threequel to the Kindergarten series! Explore a new school with old and new friends...and new ways to get ruthlessly murdered.
Cellveillance
"Cellveillance" is a detective drama entertainment product, you will visit the apartment every day, and the entire apartment is responsible for everything that happens in the apartment, a mysterious organization asks you to return the information of the residents.
Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!
Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…
Time Space Rebuild
In "Time Rebuild", human civilization stands on the brink of destruction. You will become a time-traveling hero, embarking on a journey to save the world while encountering and bonding with women of vastly different appearances and personalities.
Misty Judgment
This is a suspense reasoning interactive work with real people. You will play the protagonist "Qi Yi", find evidence in a series of murders, piece together the truth, and find the ultimate murderer, all of which will lead you to an unpredictable future.
Old Skies
A time travel adventure spanning two hundred years! Dive into the past with time agent Fia Quinn as she embarks on seven trips through time. History is up for grabs, from the speakeasies of Prohibition to the vicious gangs of the Gilded Age to the World Trade Center on September 10, 2001.
Love Curse: Find Your Soulmate
Love Curse is a GL visual novel. You’ve fallen under a curse, and the only way to break it is to find your soulmate! The clock is ticking… Will you find true love? And what secrets will you uncover along the way?
GIRLS MADE PUDDING
"When there's nobody there to see you, you disappear." In Girls Made Pudding, two girls tour a series of towns that people have disappeared from.
KARMA: The Dark World
KARMA: The Dark World is a first-person cinematic psychological thriller set in a dystopian world where the Leviathan Corporation is omnipresent. The year is 1984, the place is East Germany, and things are not quite what they seem.
Trials of Innocence
Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.
咸鱼殿下 / My journey
This is a Interactive Live-Action Game. You will travel back in time to become a noble Highness and experience the local customs and practices of ancient times. A series of your choices will influence the development trajectory of this world.
Sovereign Brain Empire
“Who isn’t a baby anyway?”~You travelled to a parallel world governed by the Sovereign Brain AI. In SB Empire, you’re an adopted “one-year-old”, recognized as a "Monarch-level" prodigy! There will be beauties giving you a sheltered babyhood. Your brilliance and privileges will change their fates!
Cabernet
Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become?
Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog
Survive the mystery that awaits the JFS Gun-Dog in deep space in this retro visual novel / graphic adventure.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
Embark on a new narrative journey by the creators of Life is Strange. Film your summer of 1995 and create memories of a lifetime with your new friends. 27 years later, confront the dark secrets that made you all promise to never speak again after that fateful summer.
Chained in the Backrooms
Chained in the Backrooms is a 1-4 player co-op, mission-based horror game. Trapped in a blurry subconscious and chained together, toy bears must solve puzzles, complete challenging missions, and survive against creatures trying to destroy them.
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
A dice-driven RPG, in a human and heartfelt sci-fi world. You are an escaped android, with a malfunctioning body, a price on your head and no memory of your past. Get a ship, find a crew, and take on contracts while you navigate across the Starward Belt.
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria-
The latest installment in the popular story-driven Kiseki RPG series is here! The 20th-anniversary title, The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria-, where the epic story of the continent of Zemuria takes a dramatic turn, is now available on Steam®!
The Roottrees are Dead
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.
Most played interactive fiction games on Steam
Take a look at the top interactive fiction games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 11th 2025.
1. 美女，请别影响我成仙
You, Lin Fan, the only male cultivator of the Crane Illusion Sect, were supposed to be the chosen son of the cultivation world, until you realized that the real "crossing tribulation" was not thunder punishment, but a thousand tribulation with the sect's young ladies and sisters. 美女，请别影响我成仙 is a fmv, visual novel and interactive fiction game developed by 蒸汽满满工作室 and published by 一相逢互动娱乐. Released on June 19th 2025 has received 2,448 reviews of which 2,315 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played interactive fiction game, thanks to its 2,488 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
2,315
133
2,488
players
2. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series
The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series is a choices matter, story rich and interactive fiction game developed and published by Skybound Games. Released on October 29th 2020 has received 31,041 reviews of which 29,969 were positive and 1,072 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 952 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among interactive fiction games based on player count.
9.5
29,969
1,072
952
players
3. Suzerain
Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead? Suzerain is a visual novel, choose your own adventure and political sim game developed and published by Torpor Games. Released on December 04th 2020 has received 9,266 reviews of which 8,658 were positive and 608 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 225 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among interactive fiction games based on player count.
9.1
8,658
608
225
players
4. Kindergarten 3
Kindergarten 3 is the long awaited threequel to the Kindergarten series! Explore a new school with old and new friends...and new ways to get ruthlessly murdered. Kindergarten 3 is a dark humor, dark comedy and choose your own adventure game developed by Con Man Games and Sean Young and published by SmashGames. Released on June 18th 2025 has received 1,028 reviews of which 969 were positive and 59 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 212 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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969
59
212
players
5. Until Then
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late. Until Then is a visual novel, pixel graphics and emotional game developed by Polychroma Games and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on June 25th 2024 has received 9,868 reviews of which 9,622 were positive and 246 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 206 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
9.5
9,622
246
206
players
6. The NOexistenceN of you AND me
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel". The NOexistenceN of you AND me is a visual novel, psychological horror and multiple endings game developed by Fontainebleau and published by Nino Games. Released on December 15th 2024 has received 6,585 reviews of which 6,180 were positive and 405 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
9.1
6,180
405
85
players
7. Star Trek: Resurgence
Authentic Star Trek adventure from former members of Telltale Games. Engage in diplomacy, pilot shuttlecraft, and use your tricorder and phaser to overcome challenging puzzles and deadly threats. Tough decisions will impact relationships, your story, and the fate of the galaxy. What will YOU do? Star Trek: Resurgence is a choose your own adventure, adventure and interactive fiction game developed by Dramatic Labs and published by Bruner House. Released on May 23rd 2024 has received 2,026 reviews of which 1,826 were positive and 200 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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1,826
200
77
players
8. Storyteller
Storyteller is an award-winning puzzle game about building stories. Start with a title, settings and characters and create a story that fits the story’s description. Play with stories of love, intrigue, crime, monsters, betrayal, and more! Storyteller is a puzzle, interactive fiction and point & click game developed by Daniel Benmergui and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on March 23rd 2023 has received 7,411 reviews of which 6,518 were positive and 893 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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6,518
893
64
players
9. cyberpunkdreams
2090s America, torn apart by war and corporate greed. A lone traveller stands outside the gates of Cincinnati, greatest of the border cities. How far will you go to make it to the top? How far will you go to fulfil your mission? cyberpunkdreams is a cyberpunk, rpg and interactive fiction game developed and published by Late Night Games. Released on May 14th 2021 has received 987 reviews of which 751 were positive and 236 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
7.3
751
236
57
players
10. Killer Frequency
Killer Frequency is a first-person horror puzzle game set in 1987, that puts you in the role of a late-night radio talk show host in small town America whose callers are being stalked by a mysterious killer. Killer Frequency is a adventure, horror and puzzle game developed and published by Team17. Released on June 01st 2023 has received 4,458 reviews of which 4,185 were positive and 273 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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51
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Best deals on interactive fiction games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of interactive fiction games available on Steam right now, updated on July 11th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted interactive fiction games.
1. Neo Cab
A visual novel about emotional survival in an automated world. Play as Lina, the last human cab driver. It’s your first night driving the lonely streets of Los Ojos, and your best friend has just disappeared. Stay on the road. Stay on the search. Stay human. Neo Cab is a visual novel, cyberpunk and interactive fiction game developed by Chance Agency and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on October 03rd 2019 has received 2,511 reviews of which 2,037 were positive and 474 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for interactive fiction category.
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2,037
474
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14.79€
0.19€
2. Where the Water Tastes Like Wine
Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is a Narrative-Adventure game about traveling, sharing stories, and surviving manifest destiny. Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is a adventure, indie and story rich game developed by Dim Bulb Games and Serenity Forge and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on February 28th 2018 has received 1,613 reviews of which 1,227 were positive and 386 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in interactive fiction games.
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1,227
386
-99%
19.99€
0.37€
3. Killer Frequency
Killer Frequency is a first-person horror puzzle game set in 1987, that puts you in the role of a late-night radio talk show host in small town America whose callers are being stalked by a mysterious killer. Killer Frequency is a adventure, horror and puzzle game developed and published by Team17. Released on June 01st 2023 has received 4,458 reviews of which 4,185 were positive and 273 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in interactive fiction games.
9.0
4,185
273
-98%
24.99€
0.72€
4. Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
Gods. Romance. Murder. Musical Numbers?! Play as Grace in a world where Greek Gods live in hiding among us. Change your fate as you draw friends, foes & lovers into song using your powers of musical persuasion to unravel the mystery of the Last Muse's death. Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical is a interactive fiction, story rich and choices matter game developed by Summerfall Studios and published by Humble Games. Released on August 09th 2023 has received 3,338 reviews of which 3,080 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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3,080
258
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29.99€
0.82€
5. The Red Lantern
The Red Lantern is a narrative, dog sledding game about survival. You play as the Musher who, along with her team of 5 sled dogs, must find her way home. Care for your dogs, discover their stories, and learn how to navigate the unknowns of the Alaskan wilderness and prepare for your new life. The Red Lantern is a exploration, dog and choose your own adventure game developed by Timberline Studio and published by Kepler Interactive. Released on December 08th 2021 has received 1,001 reviews of which 828 were positive and 173 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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828
173
-98%
20.99€
0.42€
6. A Case of Distrust
A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game. A Case of Distrust is a choose your own adventure, interactive fiction and visual novel game developed and published by An Open Ben. Released on February 08th 2018 has received 579 reviews of which 474 were positive and 105 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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474
105
-98%
14.99€
0.37€
7. Fall of Porcupine
A pidgeon-doctor in a small town. A broken healthcare system. A heartfelt narrative game. Fall of Porcupine tells an emotional story about a young doctor who struggles to find his place. Accompany Finley in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine. Fall of Porcupine is a story rich, atmospheric and indie game developed by Critical Rabbit and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on June 15th 2023 has received 587 reviews of which 455 were positive and 132 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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19.99€
0.52€
8. Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York
Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York is a narrative experience set in the rich universe of Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition. It presents the struggle for power between two vampiric factions - the Camarilla and the Anarchs - bathed in the night lights of the Big Apple. Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York is a visual novel, indie and vampire game developed by Draw Distance and published by Dear Villagers. Released on December 11th 2019 has received 2,879 reviews of which 2,124 were positive and 755 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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2,124
755
-98%
19.99€
0.52€
9. Mutazione
A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama? Mutazione is a relaxing, story rich and atmospheric game developed by Die Gute Fabrik and published by Akupara Games. Released on September 19th 2019 has received 1,214 reviews of which 1,157 were positive and 57 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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1,157
57
-97%
19.50€
0.64€
10. The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide! The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a choices matter, story rich and rpg game developed by Sever and published by 101XP. Released on March 04th 2021 has received 8,619 reviews of which 7,790 were positive and 829 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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7,790
829
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19.99€
0.62€
Free interactive fiction games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play interactive fiction games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on July 11th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play interactive fiction games.
1. cyberpunkdreams
2090s America, torn apart by war and corporate greed. A lone traveller stands outside the gates of Cincinnati, greatest of the border cities. How far will you go to make it to the top? How far will you go to fulfil your mission? cyberpunkdreams is a cyberpunk, rpg and interactive fiction game developed and published by Late Night Games. Released on May 14th 2021 has received 987 reviews of which 751 were positive and 236 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
7.3
751
236
57
players
2. Shiina Taki's Decameron
Shiina Taki's Decameron is a doujin interactive fiction based on anime「BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!」. The story concentrates on Shiina Taki, the drummer and song writer of MyGO!!!!! and her fight against fate till the last breath. Shiina Taki's Decameron is a anime, interactive fiction and drama game developed and published by 面影桥花见同好会. Released on November 21st 2024 has received 5,663 reviews of which 5,640 were positive and 23 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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7
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3. Bloody Painter Dating Sim
You have unfortunately been captured by a serial killer, and you must increase your chances of survival within seven days. Your choices will determine how he treats you and the outcome of your relationship. What will your final relationship with him be...? Bloody Painter Dating Sim is a dating sim, rpg and visual novel game developed and published by DeluCat Productions. Released on October 10th 2024 has received 1,026 reviews of which 948 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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948
78
5
players
4. my eyes deceive
Set over the course of roughly a week, you play as a young girl who has been living in a shelter all her life. The outside world is infected with a deadly disease. Society is in chaos. Fortunately, your papa is protecting you. my eyes deceive is a rpg, interactive fiction and 3d game developed and published by nouhidev. Released on February 03rd 2024 has received 654 reviews of which 538 were positive and 116 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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538
116
5
players
5. Trapped with Jester
An unusual horror-themed Visual Novel about waking up in a carriage with a stranger… Whatever could go wrong? Trapped with Jester is a choose your own adventure, visual novel and interactive fiction game developed by Anta and published by Neoclassic Games. Released on October 10th 2022 has received 1,281 reviews of which 1,213 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
9.0
1,213
68
3
players
6. Nigudin really fought against Furong Wangyuan
brief introductionNicotine vs. Furong Wangyuan "is a brain pumping game that takes place in a fantasy world called" Litang County ". Players will play as" Ding Zhen ", defeat Furong Wangyuan, and gradually uncover the truth about their ability to manipulate the level of Sharp Cut 5 Nigudin really fought against Furong Wangyuan is a free to play, rpg and abstract game developed by 理塘时报游戏制作组 and published by 理塘锐刻科技发行. Released on December 31st 2024 has received 1,612 reviews of which 1,576 were positive and 36 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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1,576
36
2
players
7. The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world where the gods are real. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice you make has a price to pay and consequence to it. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide! The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2 is a interactive fiction, choose your own adventure and diplomacy game developed by Sever and published by 101XP. Released on December 01st 2020 has received 2,027 reviews of which 1,954 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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1,954
73
1
players
8. Draw
Welcome to the world of Draw, a 2D sidescroller and visual novel! Armed with nothing but a pencil, play as “Stickman” as you explore a brand-new world. Solve puzzles by drawing into the game, meet new friends while dodging scribble monsters, and make memories that’ll never be erased! Draw is a rpg, action rpg and action-adventure game developed and published by Draw Games Developers. Released on October 06th 2023 has received 551 reviews of which 529 were positive and 22 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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529
22
1
players
9. You Will (Not) Remain
You must stay in your apartment as the city around you falls to an Eldritch horror. You Will (Not) Remain is a pixel graphics, lovecraftian and 2.5d game developed by Bedtime Phobias and published by No way and we're indie baby of course we don't have a publisher. Released on January 06th 2022 has received 2,456 reviews of which 2,266 were positive and 190 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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2,266
190
1
players
10. Ballads at Midnight
When a sarcastic bard is arrested and exiled to an abandoned castle, she expected to be at the mercy of a hungry, blood-thirsty vampire. She soon discovers that the vampire, Lucius, is not starving: he is gravely bored. She may just survive on borrowed time, one ballad each midnight. Ballads at Midnight is a free to play, otome and vampire game developed by Synstoria and published by Abiding Bridge. Released on July 15th 2022 has received 428 reviews of which 405 were positive and 23 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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405
23
1
players