Games with maps... - an IFDB Poll
by Xionix
RSS FeedI started playing Counterfeit Monkey, and I notice a good map is a way for us newbies to get into the game more easy. And I hate to draw so, are any other games that got a in-game map? It can be any genre.
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| The King of Shreds and Patches, by Jimmy Maher 6 votes "There is a map on..." [+]"There is a map on which more details unlock as you play and discover new locations." ( - Full review) --Emily Short... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --E.K.... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --Edward Lacey... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --DJ... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --tekket... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --Sobol... Xionix says: I tried this one for a few minutes (dont want to play many games at the same time) just to see the map, this is EXACTLY what Im looking for. Also does Emily Short plans to make more game with maps? Im enjoying Monkey, and the map have been a HUGE reason to stick to it and keep playing.  Vote for this game | |
| Counterfeit Monkey, by Emily Short 6 votes "Well, it got a..." [+]"Well, it got a map, I think that covers it." --Xionix... (No comment) [+](No comment) ( ) --E.K.... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --tekket... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --Sobol... (No comment) [+](No comment) --qwhx... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --Kinetic Mouse Car... Vote for this game | |
| Kerkerkruip, by Victor Gijsbers 3 votes "Rogue-like IF with in-game mapping" [+]"Rogue-like IF with in-game mapping: Kerkerkruip has a glulx interface with all the possible bells and whistles, including a nice, procedurally generated in-game map." --Matt W... "automap" [+]"automap" ( ) --tekket... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --CMG... Vote for this game | |
| The Fortress of Fear, by Larry Horsfield 3 votes "Excellent old school puzzle fest. I did bug fixing for Larry on this and I can thoroughly recommend it and all his games" [+]"Excellent old school puzzle fest. I did bug fixing for Larry on this and I can thoroughly recommend it and all his games: ADRIFT game that draws the map for you as you progress, so no need for your artistic skills or Trizbort." --Canalboy... (No comment) [+](No comment) --Jonathan Blask... (No comment) [+](No comment) ( - Full review) --Denk... Vote for this game | |
| Map, by Ade McT 3 votes "It's called Map for a reason." [+]"It's called Map for a reason." ( - Full review) --CMG... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --tekket... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --Sobol... Vote for this game | |
| Gateway 2: Homeworld, by Mike Verdu and Glen Dahlgren 2 votes "A simple map of your immediate surroundings." [+]"A simple map of your immediate surroundings." ( - Full review) --Rovarsson... (No comment) [+](No comment) --Jonathan Blask... Vote for this game | |
| Beyond Zork, by Brian Moriarty 2 votes "There's a map of the immediate area" [+]"There's a map of the immediate area: It fills itself in as you go along. No need to guess which way you can go." ( - Full review) --mjhayes... (No comment) [+](No comment) --Anya Johanna DeNiro... Vote for this game | |
| The Temple of Shorgil, by Arthur DiBianca 2 votes (No comment) [+](No comment) ( ) --CMG... (No comment) [+](No comment) ( - Full review) --Victor Gijsbers... Vote for this game | |
| Future Threads, by Xavid 1 vote "A simple but..." [+]"A simple but descriptive map is always shown at the top of the screen. It uses a grid-layout with symbols to highlight objects of interest. The map keeps track of the player's location and the movement of Kayla, the only NPC." --Kinetic Mouse Car... Vote for this game | |
| Zork Zero, by Steve Meretzky 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Jonathan Blask... Vote for this game | |
| Andromeda Acolytes, by Wade Clarke 1 vote "Beautiful and..." [+]"Beautiful and helpful in-game map. You are conducting an underwater survey. The map is basic- just a gradient blue screen- but it matches the situation which enhances the effect. Currently, it is a demo, but one with a lot of promise. One of the best demos I have played." ( - Full review) --Kinetic Mouse Car... Vote for this game | |
| The Spectre of Castle Coris [2015 ADRIFT version], by Larry Horsfield 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) ( - Full review) --Denk... Vote for this game | |
| Eric the Unready, by Bob Bates 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Jonathan Blask... Vote for this game | |
| Makers Local and the Transdimensional Margarita Blender, by Jeff Cotten (aka, Omegix) 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Jonathan Blask... Vote for this game | |
| Transparent, by Hanon Ondricek 1 vote "Available from..." [+]"Available from the Feelies and in the game itself if you manage to find and photograph it." ( ) --Floating Info... Vote for this game | |
| Goldilocks is a FOX!, by J. J. Guest 1 vote "Inform Automapping Feature" [+]"Inform Automapping Feature: The Inform port of this game includes an automapping system by Mark Tilford." --J. J. Guest... Vote for this game | |
| Surface, by Geoff Moore 1 vote "Behind the text..." [+]"Behind the text boxes." ( ) --Floating Info... Vote for this game | |
| Spellcasting 201: The Sorcerer's Appliance, by Steve Meretzky 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Jonathan Blask... Vote for this game | |
| Byzantine Perspective, by Lea Albaugh 1 vote "The map is a separate file; you need it to make sense of the game!" [+]"The map is a separate file; you need it to make sense of the game!" --Victor Gijsbers... Vote for this game | |
| Can You Stand Up?, by BlueMaxima 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Jonathan Blask... Vote for this game | |
| Ambassador to Dupal, by DCBSupafly 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Jonathan Blask... Vote for this game | |
| Resonance, by Matt Scarpino 1 vote "Type MAP." [+]"Type MAP." --Kinetic Mouse Car... Vote for this game | |
| Spellcasting 301: Spring Break, by Steve Meretzky 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Jonathan Blask... Vote for this game | |
| we, the remainder, by Charm Cochran 1 vote "Full disclosure:..." [+]"Full disclosure: I wrote this. But it does have an ACSII art map!" --OverThinking... Vote for this game | |
| Castle Ralf, by Doug Clutter and Steve Vance 1 vote "Dynamic Map Generation" [+]"Dynamic Map Generation" ( - Full review) --Canalboy... Vote for this game | |
| The Axe of Kolt [2014 ADRIFT version], by Larry Horsfield 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) ( - Full review) --Denk... Vote for this game | |
| Christminster, by Gareth Rees 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) ( ) --shornet... Vote for this game | |
| The Blank Wall, by Richard Otter 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Jonathan Blask... Vote for this game | |
| TimeQuest, by Bob Bates 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Jonathan Blask... Vote for this game | |
| Jacqueline, Jungle Queen!, by Steph Cherrywell 1 vote "Map is useful but..." [+]"Map is useful but not too huge" --Andrew Schultz... Vote for this game | |
| Word of the Day, by Richard Otter 1 vote "At the start of..." [+]"At the start of the game the protagonist has a black bag with a guide in it. If you examine the guide, you will find a map. For a clearer version of the map, you can also just type MAP. Extremely helpful." --Kinetic Mouse Car... Vote for this game | |
| Lock & Key, by Adam Cadre 1 vote "All about placing traps across a dungeon map." [+]"All about placing traps across a dungeon map." ( ) --CMG... Vote for this game | |
| The Mulldoon Legacy, by Jon Ingold 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) ( ) --Canalboy... Vote for this game | |
| Six, by Wade Clarke 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) ( ) --DJ... Vote for this game | |
| The Mansion, by Nick Dablin 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Space Cowboy... Vote for this game | |
| Thaumistry: In Charm's Way, by Bob Bates 1 vote "Great for beginners!" [+]"Great for beginners!: Game offers an in-game map." --morganthegirl... Vote for this game | |
| Vain Empires, by Thomas Mack and Xavid 1 vote "Built-in map is beautiful" [+]"Built-in map is beautiful: Has a built-in map." --patrick.brian.mooney... Vote for this game | |
| Varkana, by Maryam Gousheh-Forgeot 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --IFforL2... Vote for this game | |
| Leadlight Gamma, by Wade Clarke 1 vote "My own game. Includes graphic automap." [+]"My own game. Includes graphic automap." --Wade Clarke... Vote for this game | |
| City of Secrets, by Emily Short 1 vote "There are nice..." [+]"There are nice compass graphics at the side of the screen which are helpful for navigating. You can also type MAP for a map of the city." --Kinetic Mouse Car... Vote for this game | |
| All Through the Night, by Daniel "Bosch" Saults 1 vote "Biased here, as..." [+]"Biased here, as this is my own game, but it makes use of ADRIFT's integrated map system (in 3D!). You can also move room to room by clicking on the map." --Bosch... Vote for this game | |
| Sugarlawn, by Mike Spivey 1 vote "Collect antique memorabilia while dressed in a chicken suit" [+]"Collect antique memorabilia while dressed in a chicken suit" ( - Full review) --mg51... Vote for this game | |
| Deeper, by The Pixie 1 vote "roguelike with map" [+]"roguelike with map" ( ) --Denk... Vote for this game | |
| Die Feuerfaust [1995 PAW version], by Larry Horsfield 1 vote "Any Larry Horsfield game really, but I liked this one best." [+]"Any Larry Horsfield game really, but I liked this one best.: Old school adventuring. Map created as you explore. You can move around by clicking on a map-location." --Rovarsson... Vote for this game | |
| Arthur, by Bob Bates 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) ( ) --Jonathan Blask... Vote for this game | |
| Spellcasting 101 - Sorcerers Get All The Girls, by Steve Meretzky 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Jonathan Blask... Vote for this game | |
| Bariscebik, by Anonymous 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Jonathan Blask... Vote for this game | |
| SPY INTRIGUE, by furkle 1 vote "A time/space meta map helps you navigate the story." [+]"A time/space meta map helps you navigate the story." ( - Full review) --CMG... Vote for this game | |