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A new Recommended List by David Welbourn, New walkthroughs for May 2026 May 29, 2026
9 items
Arkanen, by Max Fog
ZIL
Time Swap, by Lancelot
ZIL
Fearless Games, by TharaApples
ChooseYourStory
Timun Emas, by Salsabiil, Ana, Amri, Abiyyu (G2 DLR SAS D24)
The Red Pearls of Borneo, by bushmonkey
Custom
The Trapster's Maze, by Raymond E. Feist
Eamon

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Reviews

JoshGrams reviews The Anachronist: "Interesting historical novel with gruesome deaths and unfortunate mechanics" - See full review
Passerine reviews The Red Pearls of Borneo: "A deduction game for WWII history buffs" - See full review
HereticMole reviews Latinorum: "(chiefly humorous) the usage of Latin, aimed at not being understood" - See full review
Mr. Patient reviews The Smirking Horror: "Lossy compression" - See full review
psj reviews The Spectators: "stunning historical game" - See full review

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IF Comp | Spring Thing | XYZZY Awards

News on Iron ChIF (Season One Episode 2): Iron ChIF S1E2 - The battle has begun! May 24, 2026 Details
(No) Dialogue Jam 2026 created May 6, 2026
French Comp 2026 created May 5, 2026
LOTECH Comp 2001 created April 24, 2026
Spring Thing 2026 created April 6, 2026
16th IF Grand Prix 2026 created April 4, 2026

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IFDB Recommends

The Wizard Sniffer, by Buster Hudson
You were recently acquired by the brave Ser Leonhart and his squire to sniff out the evil shapeshifting wizard. Unfortunately, you are...

Open Sorcery, by Abigail Corfman
You are online. You are fire and order. You are here to protect. ---- "Open Sorcery" is a game about technology, magic and becoming a...

Eat Me, by Chandler Groover
In this castle, you'll eat or be eaten. May contain dairy, carnage, puzzles, nuts.

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut, by ZA/UM
Disco Elysium is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to...

80 DAYS, by inkle, Meg Jayanth
1872, with a steampunk twist. Phileas Fogg has wagered he can circumnavigate the world in just eighty days. Choose your own route around...

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