Discounted 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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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.
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!
When The Night Comes
When The Night Comes is a queer, narrative-driven, supernatural visual novel.
Night Book
Tricked into reading an ancient book, Loralyn summons a demon into her home. Night Book is an interactive occult thriller movie, created in lockdown, from the publishers of The Complex, Five Dates and Maid of Sker.
SCARLET NEXUS
Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.
Tails Noir
Tails Noir is a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.
The Longest Road on Earth
A thoughtful and deeply personal title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to create your own narrative through your time with four characters. Each short story will allow players to be swept away by the haunting lyrics of over twenty original, nostalgic songs.
Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe.
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.
Before Your Eyes
Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.
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!
Tested on Humans: Escape Room
You are the test subject. In this dark environment escape room, you have to solve various puzzles to escape from the research center where you are trapped. Can you find out how you got there and escape???
Suicide Countdown: 7 Days
Only 7 days remain until death embraces you -- the everyday life of a young boy begins to distort little by little, unfolding into a bizarre and ghastly series of events... When fate comes knocking, will you have the courage to make a choice?
第五件遗留物
With some special reasons, Tang Sheng, a human being, fell into a world of monsters between the underworld and the human world. At the same time, he found that he had lost his memory. He learned that he had to find all the " belongings " when he fell down to return to the world.
Haven
Two lovers gave up everything and escaped to a lost planet to be together. Glide through a mysterious landscape, explore a fragmented world and fight against what’s trying to tear them apart in this RPG adventure about love, rebellion, and freedom.
Murder House
A local news team breaks into an abandoned house to chase a salacious ghost story... until a MANIAC chases them! ...VHS era 80's slasher. PS1 style survival horror!
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.
Heavy Rain
Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.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 19th 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 29,204 reviews of which 28,180 were positive and 1,024 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 1,393 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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1,024
1,393
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2. 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 235 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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3. 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. While seeing 169 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. The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
Immerse yourself in an enchanting narrative experience as Fortuna, a fortune-teller Witch condemned to exile on her asteroid home. Craft your own Tarot deck, regain your freedom, and shape the fate of the cosmic Witch society. The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is a interactive fiction, female protagonist and magic game developed by Deconstructeam and published by Devolver Digital. Released on August 16th 2023 has received 4,643 reviews of which 4,363 were positive and 280 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 129 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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4,363
280
129
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5. 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 4,946 reviews of which 4,602 were positive and 344 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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4,602
344
98
players
6. 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 600 reviews of which 474 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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474
126
89
players
7. 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 7,248 reviews of which 6,366 were positive and 882 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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882
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players
8. 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. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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1,828
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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 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 #9 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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728
220
60
players
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 8,446 reviews of which 7,640 were positive and 806 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 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 19th 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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26.25€
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 957 reviews of which 791 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 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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26.00€
1.30€
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 1,204 reviews of which 1,148 were positive and 56 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 8,446 reviews of which 7,640 were positive and 806 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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7,640
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20.00€
2.00€
6. 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 #6 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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19.99€
1.99€
7. 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 88% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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24.17€
2.90€
8. 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 788 reviews of which 648 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 #8 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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19.77€
2.57€
9. Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning
Join Hank and Larry, two small defenseless animals, as they manipulate their way through the zombie apocalypse. Meet various characters and get them to scavenge for you while guiding them to "safety." Make life-or-death decisions, bargain, manage inventory, trade, and gamble. Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning is a point & click, choices matter and story rich game developed by Entertainment Forge and published by GrabTheGames. Released on June 08th 2018 has received 702 reviews of which 578 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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578
124
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4.99€
0.69€
10. ICY: Frostbite Edition
ICY: Frostbite Edition is a narrative-driven post-apocalyptic survival RPG set in a new Ice Age. Create your character, lead your family, make difficult choices, and try to survive in a frozen world. ICY: Frostbite Edition is a rpg, survival and interactive fiction game developed by Innervoid Interactive and published by Digital Tribe. Released on August 11th 2017 has received 388 reviews of which 334 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 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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54
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12.99€
1.94€
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 19th 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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728
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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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14
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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 515 reviews of which 497 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. 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 #5 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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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 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 #6 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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7. Answer Knot
A short narrative and exploration game about Zach, June, and a strange phenomenon. You're Zach and, stuck in your home, you will do everything to keep hearing June's voice messages. What is happening out there? Answer Knot is a indie, first-person and narration game developed and published by Naraven Games. Released on May 31st 2019 has received 697 reviews of which 626 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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626
71
1
players
8. A Date in the Park
A short and mysterious free point and click adventure game, inspired by the feeling of oddness in an everyday situation. A Date in the Park is a exploration, point & click and horror game developed and published by Cloak and Dagger Games. Released on July 19th 2016 has received 1,844 reviews of which 1,606 were positive and 238 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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1,606
238
1
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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111
1
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10. 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 312 reviews of which 249 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 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
players