The Best Adventure text Games

Update : GROKAI added at rank #50.
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60 Seconds! Reatomized (2019)

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60 Seconds! Reatomized is a remastered version of the original game that released back in 2015, set in the 1950s and following the McDoodle family as they try to survive a nuclear apocalypse. The game is split into two parts - scavenging for supplies where you have 60 seconds on the clock and survival mode, making decisions inside a bunker to keep the family alive. Challenge modes give an additional layer of strategic gameplay.


What we like:
  • Replayability
  • Wacky moments
  • Strategic challenge mode
  • Hand-drawn style visuals
What could be improved:
  • Clunky controls when scavenging

  • survival
  • comedy
  • choices
  • post-apocalyptic
  • dark
  • simulation
  • hand-drawn
  • text
  • adventure
  • point-and-click
  • difficult
  • outbreak
  • interactive
  • horror
  • funny

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Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Two (2020)

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Under the lights of the carnival, will romance and adventure bloom anew? The quiet town of Wayhaven is once again the center of supernatural occurrences.

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  • choices
  • romance
  • casual
  • rpg
  • adventure
  • text
  • supernatural
  • fiction
  • detective
  • interactive

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Hana no No ni Saku Utakata no (2022)

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Get swept away in the enchanting world of Hana no No ni Saku Utakata no, a beautiful Japanese-made game that combines stunning visuals, rich storytelling, and a captivating soundtrack to create an unforgettable experience. Immerse yourself in a world of fantasy and adventure, as you journey through the vibrant landscapes of this mystical realm. With multiple languages and cloud storage support, this game has something for everyone. Don't miss out on the chance to explore this stunning masterpiece.

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What we like:
  • Cute characters
  • Good graphics
What could be improved:
  • Other characters can be bland

  • word
  • fiction
  • visual-novel
  • drama
  • casual
  • text
  • interactive
  • comedy
  • cartoony
  • anime
  • story
  • cute
  • adventure
  • multiple-endings
  • fantasy

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Fallen Hero: Rebirth (2018)

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They called you a hero; you call them fools. Use your telepathy romance old friends and fight new enemies as you become the greatest villain Los Diablos has ever known!

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  • text
  • novel-quality
  • choices
  • villain
  • protagonist
  • novel
  • rpg
  • interactive
  • romantic
  • adventure

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Guns of Infinity (2016)

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Step into the role of a commander of a squadron of cavalry in Guns of Infinity. This 440,000 word interactive novel allows you to make choices that control the story. Will you befriend, betray, or romance the nobles, rogues, and spies? Will you fight for power, riches, love, or glory? Strategize to fight the Antari forces and support your family financially in this epic world. Combat, intrigue, and romance await in Guns of Infinity!


What we like:
  • Well-written and intricately designed CYOA game with several interesting paths and endings
  • Great character developments and story arcs
  • Game accounts for a whole lot of different choices, providing material for RP-ing your character through multiple playthroughs
  • Complex characters and decisions in moral grey-areas
What could be improved:
  • Romantic relationships are vague and unclear
  • Some choices seem confusing and less meaningful than the first game
  • Lack of decisions regarding your command may disappoint some players
  • Too much exposition by the end of some playthroughs

  • text
  • novel
  • romance
  • choices
  • interactive
  • adventure
  • century
  • rpg
  • low-fantasy
  • war
  • war-time
  • fiction
  • book

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Choice of Robots (2014)

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"Choice of Robots" is a sci-fi adventure game that allows you to design robots and guide them through an array of different paths, from peaceful cooperators to merciless war machines With tons of achievements to unlock and alternate climax chapters to explore, the game delivers a unique and rewarding experience through your choices Plus, you'll be able to replay different paths to see how those choices impact the outcome.


What we like:
  • Rich and compelling storyline
  • Meaningful choices
  • Deep character development
  • High replayability value
  • Seamless incorporation of multiple story arcs
What could be improved:
  • Some puzzle elements require note-taking
  • Lack of flashy graphics or sound
  • Limited interactivity compared to action games

  • text
  • robots
  • choices
  • interactive
  • novel
  • sci-fi
  • fiction
  • war
  • book
  • romance
  • adventure

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Wayhaven Chronicles: Book One (2018)

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Step into the shoes of a detective and experience a world beyond your imagination in Wayhaven Chronicles: Book One. The interactive fantasy novel by Mishka Jenkins offers 440,000 thrilling words that will take you through moments of romance, friendship, drama, and more. With options to play as female, male, or non-binary, and to be straight, gay, or bisexual, you'll be able to define relationships and start lasting romances with vampires. Fulfill your job of detective in a playstyle that suits your personality. Open yourself up to the unknown and uncover the truth of what awaits in Wayhaven.


What we like:
  • Fantastic story with well-developed characters
  • Enjoyable read with good humor
  • Authentic relationships and slow-burn romances
  • Enthralling writing and vivid, distinct characters
  • Highly addictive and immersive experience
What could be improved:
  • Fairly linear with limited branching except for romance options
  • Detective aspect not prominent

  • rpg
  • text
  • adventure
  • choices
  • book
  • romance

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Ord. (2019)

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Ord is a captivating text-based adventure game with five unique stories to choose from. Choose your own adventure as you become a god and create your world or take on an evil warlock in a thrilling quest. With fast-paced narratives, your choices matter, and you'll be engaged in no time. Plus, create and share your own stories with Steam Workshop support. Available in multiple languages.


What we like:
  • Cleverly conveys changes in atmosphere and mood with minimalistic visuals and sound effects
  • Multiple scenarios with vastly different outcomes provide high replayability
  • A fun and creative take on the text adventure genre
  • Multiple languages supported
  • Workshop support allows for user-generated content and experimentation with storytelling
What could be improved:
  • No save-states or continues, with every death resetting the player to the beginning
  • Poor controls and other quirks make the game feel more like an art project than a polished video game experience

  • text
  • minimalist
  • adventure
  • experience
  • story
  • narrative
  • perma-death
  • rpg
  • experimental
  • innovative
  • casual
  • book
  • fast-paced

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Choice of Rebels: Uprising (2017)

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Lead the revolt against a bloodthirsty empire! You grew up under the iron fist of the Hegemony. Now is your chance to end their blood-fueled magic, as you forge a ragtag outlaw band into a rebel army.

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  • text
  • choices
  • novel
  • empire
  • rpg
  • adventure
  • narration
  • romance
  • interactive
  • fiction
  • fantasy

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Choice of Magics (2018)

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Your magic can change the world, but at what cost? Battle dragons, skyships, and evil Inquisitors, as you protect your homeland, conquer it, or destroy it forever!

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  • text
  • choices
  • society
  • post-apocalyptic
  • adventure
  • rpg
  • best-selling

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