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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Bloodshore
Bloodshore is an interactive action movie about a televised battle royale between high-profile streamers, entertainers and death row inmates. You control the fate of Nick, a washed-up actor who fights for a life-changing cash prize.
Dahlia View
Sometimes it takes a nightmare to wake a place like Dahlia View. Lead the investigation into a missing child and discover the dark secret of Dahlia View in this story-driven observational thriller from the creators of The Occupation and Ether One.![[Chilla's Art] The Radio Station | 深夜放送](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1744910/header.jpg)
[Chilla's Art] The Radio Station | 深夜放送
The Radio Station | 深夜放送 is a Japanese psychological horror game.
My Friend Peppa Pig
Start a fun-filled adventure with Peppa Pig. Create your style, meet favorite characters, and play in Peppa’s world. It’s just like being in the TV show!
Lay a Beauty to Rest: The Darkness Peach Blossom Spring
Love-suspense AVG with the theme of "The Peach Blossom Spring". The equinox flowers, bloom for one thousand years and wither for one thousand years. Eternal paradise. Do you choose to stay here, escape here, or bury everything here?
Sacred Fire: A Role Playing Game
A text-based RPG full of choice and action. Fight for survival in the midst of the Roman invasion of ancient Caledonia. Strategize one dice roll at a time as emotions affect your performance. Use willpower to outsmart opponents, gain allies, wage war, or strive for peace. How will your story end?
Bear's Restaurant
The award-winning indie adventure game finally arrives on Steam—now with more content than ever before! A story of love, loss, and fine dining that’s sure to warm even the most jaded of hearts.
Rebirth:Beware of Mr.Wang
This is a plot-oriented interactive puzzle game. The gameplay uses mouse clicks or drag-and-drop methods to promote the development of the plot. The game tells the story of an ordinary young man who pursues love, grows up in the process of hard work, and finally reaps friendship and love.
Impostor Factory
A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.
A YEAR OF SPRINGS
Experience the stories of Haru, Erika, and Manami, a trio of friends navigating their feelings of love, connection, and just wanting to belong.
Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft
Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a free daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft.
恋爱关系/Romance
It is a love oriented short visual novel, which contains a wealth of interesting games and a large number of exquisite CG pictures. The man lives in the same apartment with his friends, works in the same company, and leads a monotonous life. The appearance of interns has changed the repetitive life.
寂寞神明的心愿手记
What kind of courage and change can the connection between people bring? The story takes place in the ancient eastern country, where a foreign girl from Silazi kingdom got involved with various humans, spirits and even gods. Here, she heard voices unknown to others and met people unknown to others.
Between Time: Escape Room
You are going to steal a time machine. In this escape room, you have to travel through time, explore mysterious places and solve puzzles to get priceless treasures. Will you be able to make it back alive?
Kraken Academy!!
Make friends, free spirits and make sure that the world doesn’t end! Welcome to Kraken Academy, a technicolor fever dream that for legal reasons can only be described as "technically a school." Join forces with a magical kraken to save the world!
Loading Story
A short story about loading, I guess. Play as Memu@ as she explores the cyberpunk(ish) little town and interacts with its inhabitants.
The Artful Escape
A teenage guitar prodigy sets out on a psychedelic journey to inspire his stage persona and confront the legacy of a dead folk legend. Starring voice performances by Michael Johnston, Caroline Kinley, Lena Headey, Jason Schwartzman, Mark Strong, and Carl Weathers.
The Durka: You will (not) die
"The Durka: You will (not) die" is a visual novel in the genre of fur, the plot of which unfolds on the territory of the Russian Federation, in an alternate reality.
OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition
Echo of Starsong is a visual novel style adventure game. Eda, a girl who can hear mysterious sound waves known as starsong, crosses paths with a young man in search of their source. Together, they venture out to the heart of space to unravel an ancient myth.
The Chrono Jotter
The Chrono Jotter is a mystery and suspense visual novel that follows the steps of Ran Ibuki, a high-school student, as she investigates against the clock to discover who's killing her new classmates -- and avenge the murder of her girlfriend. Are you ready for this savage feast of life and death?
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.
Far Away
Far Away is a visual novel full of dark humor depicting immersive storylines rather than romantic drama. You will play as Krosa, a typical girl who experiences gang conflicts, crimes, conspiracies, and family grudges in the port city of Bedjan.
Road 96 🛣️
Hitchhike your way to freedom in this crazy procedurally generated road trip. No one's road is the same!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 April 15th 2025.
1. 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 28,663 reviews of which 27,659 were positive and 1,004 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played interactive fiction game, thanks to its 3,126 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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27,659
1,004
3,126
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2. The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty
Trek across ancient China in a dark, boundary-pushing visual novel inspired by traditional Chinese art with modern animation. Escort four girls to the prosperous city of Luoyang in a branching narrative with themes of revenge, cannibalism, involuntary servitude, and more on a redemptive journey. The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty is a visual novel, historical and multiple endings game developed by 零创游戏(ZerocreationGame) and published by 零创游戏(ZerocreationGame) and 2P Games. Released on April 22nd 2024 has received 51,602 reviews of which 49,774 were positive and 1,828 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 423 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among interactive fiction games based on player count.
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1,828
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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 8,929 reviews of which 8,354 were positive and 575 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 355 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among interactive fiction games based on player count.
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4. 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 8,850 reviews of which 8,638 were positive and 212 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 177 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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212
177
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5. Aliya: Timelink
The player connects to a girl in distress in space thousands of years later? How will they resolve the crisis and discover the truth? Through the mechanism of real-time synchronization, the game breaks through the dimensional wall and creates an immersive dialogue across time and space. Aliya: Timelink is a rpg, interactive fiction and visual novel game developed by TDGame Studio and published by Anotherindie. Released on April 25th 2024 has received 5,909 reviews of which 5,812 were positive and 97 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 170 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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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 4,398 reviews of which 4,083 were positive and 315 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 116 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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7. The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki
The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki is finally coming to Steam®! The sprawling Republic of Calvard is experiencing an unprecedented economic boom brought on by post-war reparations. Here is the beginning of a new "Trails (story)". The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki is a rpg, jrpg and interactive fiction game developed by Nihon Falcom and published by Clouded Leopard Entertainment. Released on July 27th 2022 has received 1,482 reviews of which 1,361 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 105 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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1,361
121
105
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8. 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 Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria- is a rpg, jrpg and interactive fiction game developed by Nihon Falcom and published by Clouded Leopard Entertainment. Released on January 22nd 2025 has received 571 reviews of which 452 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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9. 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 8,418 reviews of which 7,620 were positive and 798 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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10. The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN-
Witness the sins spun by jet-black and crimson-- The Kiseki saga is finally here! Kuro no Kiseki II is loaded with unique content, including a variety of new challenges throughout the Republic of Calvard. The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- is a rpg, jrpg and interactive fiction game developed by Nihon Falcom and published by Clouded Leopard Entertainment. Released on January 25th 2023 has received 805 reviews of which 651 were positive and 154 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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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 April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted interactive fiction games.
1. 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 female protagonist game developed by Summerfall Studios and published by Humble Games. Released on August 09th 2023 has received 3,267 reviews of which 3,020 were positive and 247 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for interactive fiction category.
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1.05€
2. 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 951 reviews of which 785 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in interactive fiction games.
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20.00€
1.00€
3. Twin Mirror
The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost? Twin Mirror is a choose your own adventure, choices matter and interactive fiction game developed and published by DON'T NOD. Released on December 01st 2021 has received 1,245 reviews of which 958 were positive and 287 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in interactive fiction games.
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4. 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 1,200 reviews of which 1,145 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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1.99€
5. 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 8,418 reviews of which 7,620 were positive and 798 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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20.00€
2.00€
6. Her Story
A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game. Her Story is a investigation, typing and choose your own adventure game developed and published by Sam Barlow. Released on June 24th 2015 has received 9,630 reviews of which 8,629 were positive and 1,001 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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0.97€
7. 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 1,593 reviews of which 1,213 were positive and 380 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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1,213
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19.99€
1.99€
8. 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 4,304 reviews of which 4,040 were positive and 264 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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4,040
264
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24.55€
2.70€
9. Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo
Can you trust your own mind? Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller of a new kind, playing with the limits between reality and fantasy. Freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s universe. Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo is a adventure, thriller and interactive fiction game developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Microids. Released on December 16th 2021 has received 787 reviews of which 647 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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19.77€
2.57€
10. 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 574 reviews of which 447 were positive and 127 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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19.93€
2.99€
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 April 15th 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 948 reviews of which 728 were positive and 220 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.
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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 4,812 reviews of which 4,792 were positive and 20 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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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 rpg, dating sim and visual novel game developed and published by DeluCat Productions. Released on October 10th 2024 has received 782 reviews of which 726 were positive and 56 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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12
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4. 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 505 reviews of which 487 were positive and 18 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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5. 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 402 reviews of which 382 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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6. 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 611 reviews of which 500 were positive and 111 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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7. The Backroom - Lost and Found
The Backroom - Lost and Found is a story rich adventure game with some horror elements. Why is there an orphaned room hidden away in the depths of a strange liminal space? Is it "the backrooms" or something else? CYOA? SCP? Weirdcore? No clipping? And what's with the cute paintings? The Backroom - Lost and Found is a exploration, puzzle and interactive fiction game developed and published by Lollin' Pony. Released on July 25th 2022 has received 388 reviews of which 345 were positive and 43 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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2
players
8. Fighting Fantasy Classics
Ready your sword, pack your provisions and prepare to embark upon quests in which YOU are the hero! Choose what happens at every turn of the page with Fighting Fantasy Classics – text-based roleplaying adventures remastered. Fighting Fantasy Classics is a choose your own adventure, rpg and interactive fiction game developed and published by Tin Man Games. Released on June 05th 2018 has received 313 reviews of which 250 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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9. Deathless Death
In the quiet of conscience and shadows of sin, four souls find themselves entwined in crimes involving a woman. In this narrative puzzle game, you don the sacred robe of a priest, hear the confessions of sinners, uncover secrets, seek the truth behind their crimes and deliver the final judgment. Deathless Death is a visual novel, interactive fiction and cinematic game developed by Dream Delivery Center and published by GCORES PUBLISHING. Released on November 13th 2024 has received 585 reviews of which 448 were positive and 137 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 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
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10. 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 and published by XieZiNan. Released on December 31st 2024 has received 1,310 reviews of which 1,285 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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1
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