games with female protagonists - an IFDB Poll
by X.W| Anchorhead, by Michael Gentry 5 votes (No comment) [+](No comment) --Michael Gentry... (No comment) [+](No comment) (   ) --Denk... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --Nomad... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --Karlok...  Vote for this game | |
| Zozzled, by Steph Cherrywell 3 votes "Hazel Greene" [+]"Hazel Greene" ( ) --Kinetic Mouse Car... (No comment) [+](No comment) --Wade Clarke... (No comment) [+](No comment) --Nomad... Vote for this game | |
| Cragne Manor, by Ryan Veeder, Jenni Polodna, Adam Whybray, Adri, Andrew Plotkin, Andy Holloway, Austin Auclair, Baldur Brückner, Ben Collins-Sussman, Bill Maya, Brian Rushton, Buster Hudson, Caleb Wilson, Carl Muckenhoupt, Chandler Groover, Chris Jones, Christopher Conley, Damon L. Wakes, Daniel Ravipinto, Daniel Stelzer, David Jose, David Petrocco, David Sturgis, Drew Mochak, Edward B, Emily Short, Erica Newman, Feneric, Finn Rosenløv, Gary Butterfield, Gavin Inglis, Greg Frost, Hanon Ondricek, Harkness Munt, Harrison Gerard, Ian Holmes, Ivan Roth, Jack Welch, Jacqueline Ashwell, James Eagle, Jason Dyer, Jason Lautzenheiser, Jason Love, Jeremy Freese, Joey Jones, Joshua Porch, Justin de Vesine, Justin Melvin, Katherine Morayati, Kenneth Pedersen, Lane Puetz, Llew Mason, Lucian Smith, Marco Innocenti, Marius Müller, Mark Britton, Mark Sample, Marshal Tenner Winter, Matt Schneider, Matt Weiner, Matthew Korson, Michael Fessler, Michael Gentry, Michael Hilborn, Michael Lin, Mike Spivey, Molly Ying, Monique Padelis, Naomi Hinchen, Nate Edwards, Petter Sjölund, Q Pheevr, Rachel Spitler, Reed Lockwood, Reina Adair, Riff Conner, Roberto Colnaghi, Rowan Lipkovits, Sam Kabo Ashwell, Scott Hammack, Sean M. Shore, Shin, Wade Clarke, Zach Hodgens, Zack Johnson 3 votes (No comment) [+](No comment) ( - Full review) --MathBrush... (No comment) [+](No comment) --Denk... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --Nomad... Vote for this game | |
| Bronze, by Emily Short 3 votes "Fully realised backstory, beautiful descriptions" [+]"Fully realised backstory, beautiful descriptions" ( - Full review) --Wynter... (No comment) [+](No comment) --Hanon Ondricek... (No comment) [+](No comment) ( Vote for this game | |
| Plundered Hearts, by Amy Briggs 3 votes "A classic swashbuckling tale with an apparent role reversal" [+]"A classic swashbuckling tale with an apparent role reversal: This story makes an interesting departure from the usual "damsel in distress" premise. Although you're the pirate captain's consort, it's you who ushers in victory at the end of the day." --mjhayes... "An Infocom classic" [+]"An Infocom classic" --Chuckles... (No comment) [+](No comment) --Jubal... Vote for this game | |
| Whitefield Academy of Witchcraft, by Steph Cherrywell 2 votes (No comment) [+](No comment) ( Vote for this game | |
| The Blind House, by Amanda Allen 2 votes "A psychological thriller/mystery" [+]"A psychological thriller/mystery" ( ) --Karl Ove Hufthammer... (No comment) [+](No comment) --Jubal... Vote for this game | |
| Jacqueline, Jungle Queen!, by Steph Cherrywell 2 votes "Jacqueline McBean. Reporter and impromptu adventurer." [+]"Jacqueline McBean. Reporter and impromptu adventurer." ( ) --Kinetic Mouse Car... (No comment) [+](No comment) --Hanon Ondricek... Vote for this game | |
| Word of the Day, by Richard Otter 2 votes "Back Story" [+]"Back Story: Plenty of back story. Alien Female." ( - Full review) --Jim Turner... (No comment) [+](No comment) ( Vote for this game | |
| Secret Agent Cinder, by Emily Ryan 2 votes "She is the espionage version of Cinderella." [+]"She is the espionage version of Cinderella." ( - Full review) --Hanon Ondricek... Vote for this game | |
| Oppositely Opal, by Buster Hudson 2 votes (No comment) [+](No comment) --Hanon Ondricek... (No comment) [+](No comment) ( Vote for this game | |
| Heroine's Mantle, by Andy Phillips 1 vote "Andy Phillips's IF skills improved with each game he wrote; most have female protagonists. This and Heist are both excellent puzzle fests. Just don't expect to finish them quickly and save often.." [+]"Andy Phillips's IF skills improved with each game he wrote; most have female protagonists. This and Heist are both excellent puzzle fests. Just don't expect to finish them quickly and save often.." ( Vote for this game | |
| Worlds Apart, by Suzanne Britton 1 vote "A female sentient alien dolphin-of-sorts counts, right?" [+]"A female sentient alien dolphin-of-sorts counts, right?" ( - Full review) --Rovarsson... Vote for this game | |
| Goldilocks is a FOX!, by J. J. Guest 1 vote "An hilarious post modern take on fairy tales, with you as the eponymous heroine looking for a bed in the forest to sleep off the previous night's party. The Fox is one of the great NPC's in IF. " [+]"An hilarious post modern take on fairy tales, with you as the eponymous heroine looking for a bed in the forest to sleep off the previous night's party. The Fox is one of the great NPC's in IF. " --Canalboy... Vote for this game | |
| Sting of the Wasp, by Jason Devlin 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Hanon Ondricek... Vote for this game | |
| NYX, by 30x30 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --30x30... Vote for this game | |
| Counterfeit Monkey, by Emily Short 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --TACD... Vote for this game | |
| Birdland, by Brendan Patrick Hennessy 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Hyif... Vote for this game | |
| Fate, by Victor Gijsbers 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Victor Gijsbers... Vote for this game | |
| Reigns: Her Majesty, by Leigh Alexander, Devolver Digital, François Alliot, Nerial 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) ( Vote for this game | |
| Brain Guzzlers from Beyond!, by Steph Cherrywell 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Hanon Ondricek... Vote for this game | |
| Christminster, by Gareth Rees 1 vote "The Rosebush ran..." [+]"The Rosebush ran a whole article on why it's important that the protagonist is a woman." --Hellzon... Vote for this game | |
| Chlorophyll, by Steph Cherrywell 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Hanon Ondricek... Vote for this game | |
| Leadlight, by Wade Clarke 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Wade Clarke... Vote for this game | |
| Marika the Offering, by revgiblet 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) ( Vote for this game | |
| Alice Aforethought, by Hanon Ondricek 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Hanon Ondricek... Vote for this game | |
| Broken Legs, by Sarah Morayati 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Hanon Ondricek... Vote for this game | |
| Metamorphoses, by Emily Short 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Jubal... Vote for this game | |
| Inside Woman, by Andy Phillips 1 vote "Very succinct and minimalist. Very imaginative." [+]"Very succinct and minimalist. Very imaginative.: The PC is a woman." ( - Full review) --IFonthebrain... Vote for this game | |
| Photopia, by Adam Cadre 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) ( ) --Felix Pleșoianu... Vote for this game | |
| Six, by Wade Clarke 1 vote "Two female protagonists, both aged six" [+]"Two female protagonists, both aged six: A very polished, fun and family-friendly game. A joy to play!" ( ) --Karl Ove Hufthammer... Vote for this game | |
| Tough Beans, by Sara Dee 1 vote "Wendy Little. She..." [+]"Wendy Little. She makes the decision to become her own person and step out of her comfort zone." ( Vote for this game | |
| The Xylophoniad, by Robin Johnson 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Robin Johnson... Vote for this game | |
| Xanthippe's Last Night with Socrates, by Victor Gijsbers 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Victor Gijsbers... Vote for this game | |
| Protocol, by 30x30 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --30x30... Vote for this game | |
| 16 Ways to Kill a Vampire at McDonalds, by Abigail Corfman 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Hanon Ondricek... Vote for this game | |
| Pytho's Mask, by Emily Short 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) ( ) --Felix Pleșoianu... Vote for this game | |
| Ariadne in Aeaea, by Víctor Ojuel 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Wade Clarke... Vote for this game | |
Poll created on July 11, 2018
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