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Best games you've played in 2012

by Molly - 29 votes for 18 games, last vote on December 16, 2020; created on December 15, 2012

"The year of our lord Two Thousand Twelve is almost over, so let's reflect back on the games we've played this year and see which ones we liked the most. Note that the games don't have to have come out in 2012 to be eligible for this..."

Combat puzzle games

by Jeremy Freese - 33 votes for 18 games, last vote on December 31, 2023; created on December 12, 2012

"What I'm looking for are games that have fights that are ostensibly combat, but the solution to winning the fight is really a matter of solving a puzzle."

Vast but not Cruel

by Floating Info - 37 votes for 13 games, last vote on January 21, 2024; created on December 10, 2012

"I'd like to see games that are long and spacious, yet aren't Cruel (or very Nasty) on the Zarfian scale. Essentially, games that the main reason for saving is for time or the occasional timed part."

IF that purposely conceals crucial player character information

by Puddin Tame - 65 votes for 21 games, last vote on May 13, 2024; created on October 28, 2012

"IF that doesn't explicitly clue players in on knowledge they would/should have if they actually were the player character (The character's motivation, interests, relevant parts of their past etc.), which, for good or bad, results in some..."

Child authored IF

by Hulk Handsome - 15 votes for 12 games, last vote on September 11, 2024; created on October 24, 2012

"It's incredibly unlikely to find a game created by a child (12 years or under) that's actually well made, but they can still be enjoyable. It's fun to see a young ones imagination run wild, limited only by their... likely poor coding..."

Up, Up, and Away: IF starring super heroes

by Molly - 23 votes for 14 games, last vote on December 31, 2024; created on October 11, 2012

"It's often been said that super-heroes are a poor fit for IF, given the reliance of the former on flashy, colorful costumes and fights. But let it never be said that some poor bastards didn't try. What are some notable attempts at..."

IF for wannabe Authors

by SinfoolGamer - 12 votes for 10 games, last vote on October 17, 2012; created on September 26, 2012

"For all the wannabe IF Authors out there, what games would you recommend they play/research? Hopefully looking for multiple types (best & worst IF) and also IF with sounds/pictures/animation & with well done feelies (maps, letters,..."

Best games of the last 12-18 months?

by Tobi Tesuji - 31 votes for 14 games, last vote on September 19, 2014; created on September 23, 2012

"I haven't looked at any new games since more than one year. So, what did I miss? What are the best/most interesting games of the last 12-18 months?"

This Is Who We Are

by Sam Kabo Ashwell - 68 votes for 31 games, last vote on February 7, 2025; created on September 12, 2012

"A considerable number of games exist largely as the commentary of the IF community (or some subset of it) upon the medium and the community itself. These works are likely to be befuddling to outsiders, but provide windows onto blah blah..."

NPC-less Exploration

by Dannii - 26 votes for 16 games, last vote on August 6, 2022; created on September 2, 2012

"Supposedly one of IFs strengths is for exploring places with few other people, often abandoned places, but I can't think of many works which have zero NPCs and consist of a lot of exploration. Usually there's at least one NPC, or the..."

Neil Armstrong Commemorative Space Poll

by Joey Jones - 34 votes for 17 games, last vote on December 31, 2023; created on August 25, 2012

"I'm hankering to play a good space-themed game. That is to say, a game not necessarily set in space, but a game that is in some way about space or our relation to space. Any takers?"

I am new to interactive fiction, could anyone recommend a game for me?

by Urtikor - 38 votes for 21 games, last vote on January 31, 2021; created on August 19, 2012

"Hello, I just recently came across interactive fiction and I want to try it out and see if it's my kind of thing. I tried Dreamhold for maybe half an hour, but even though it seemed well written, solving puzzles isn't interesting for me...."

Games with a Halloween theme

by Cuxxu - 24 votes for 19 games, last vote on January 3, 2023; created on August 10, 2012

"Some of us over on boardgamegeek/videogamegeek/rpggeek are starting a interactive fiction-of-the-month club. It was discussed having a game with a Halloween Theme for October. Most of the people will be fairly new to IF. Any suggestions?"

Games featuring music

by Karl Ove Hufthammer - 32 votes for 25 games, last vote on December 7, 2024; created on July 29, 2012

"I have always thought that music has a huge potential for enhancing IF, more so than graphics has. So what are the best examples of IF games that use music? Note that this poll does not include games with only sound effects; they have to..."

Lost Treasures of the IF Comp

by Molly - 21 votes for 14 games, last vote on August 26, 2022; created on June 21, 2012

"It seems that for every Comp game that's still talked about today (e.g., Slouching Towards Bedlam, Shade, Photopia, etc.), there's ten or so that have been almost completely forgotten; some of them even placed in the top ten or higher...."

Comfort Food IF

by Molly - 32 votes for 21 games, last vote on January 1, 2023; created on June 11, 2012

"Lately I've been chasing away the blues by playing through my IF backlog. This made me wonder, what IF do you play as a pick-me-up? Maybe it's something that calms and soothes you, maybe it's really funny, or maybe it just distracts you..."

The Modern Zorkalikes

by Ghalev - 19 votes for 11 games, last vote on September 3, 2020; created on June 2, 2012

"My desire is straightforward, but proving difficult to satisfy. I want games that are like the Zork games might have been, given a more contemporary set of design ideals. It seems to be an abandoned playing field in some ways, as if the..."

"Camp" Games

by Pinstripe - 21 votes for 13 games, last vote on November 1, 2024; created on April 15, 2012

"Games which have, or might be considered to have, a camp aesthetic or sense of humor. "Camp is a certain mode of aestheticism. It is one way of seeing the world as an aesthetic phenomenon. That way, the way of Camp, is not in terms of..."

Absolute worst IF

by NOM3RCY - 11 votes for 6 games, last vote on September 28, 2024; created on April 11, 2012

"There's a surprising lack of a "worst IF" poll. I felt that I had to make it. We've all played the classics, the Colossal Caves, the Zorks, the Anchorheads, the Slouching Towards Bedlams. What are the games that you should never play?"

A poll for games which aren't normally on polls.

by Pinstripe - 32 votes for 18 games, last vote on July 14, 2020; created on April 10, 2012

"There are some games which are ubiquitous. A poll for funny, happy games? Lost Pig will be there. A poll for beautiful, dramatic games? Photopia always makes it. Conversational games? Galatea. Artsy games? Pretty much anything by Zarf...."

Your very first game.

by DustyCypress - 81 votes for 45 games, last vote on December 13, 2023; created on March 28, 2012

"Do you still remember when you played your very first IF? How did you get drawn (and perhaps addicted) to IF and have been playing still? What was the title that started it all for you? I started with a collection called "The Adventure..."

PC's personality integrated with the story

by JasonMel - 83 votes for 42 games, last vote on July 15, 2024; created on March 27, 2012

"I would like to be able to recommend to someone many examples of interactive fiction in which the player character is far from a cipher or an everyman or everywoman, but is instead a character with a definite personality within a game..."

Deep fictional worlds

by Kenji Yamada - 31 votes for 12 games, last vote on August 4, 2022; created on March 25, 2012

"I'd like to play more games set in fictional worlds with deeply-imagined cultures and history. Implementation depth would also be a plus."

Sex in non-adult IF

by Ferret From Hell - 43 votes for 26 games, last vote on November 27, 2024; created on March 20, 2012

"It struck me the other day that sex is one thing that actually seems to feature rarely in IF. What games are there, other than out and out AIF, that give prominence to sex or sex scenes? The only ones that immediately spring to mind are..."

Great Escapes

by JonathanCR - 29 votes for 13 games, last vote on June 12, 2018; created on February 21, 2012

"Everyone knows that "escape the room" games and puzzles are an IF cliché. But which are the best examples of this classic genre?"

Games part of an unfinished series

by Jonathan Blask - 45 votes for 29 games, last vote on May 17, 2023; created on January 15, 2012

"I think it is both funny and interesting when games bill themselves as "Part # in the [blank] series" (and other games are never written). It is fun to speculate what directions those future games may have gone. This poll is a memorial..."

More than it appears to be...

by dacharya64 - 102 votes for 41 games, last vote on June 23, 2024; created on January 14, 2012

"I'm looking for games that aren't exactly what they seem. Perhaps they come across as simple or romantic or anything really, the point is that things take a turn for the worse (or perhaps the better) and everything begins to change...."

Apocalypse How

by katz - 21 votes for 11 games, last vote on July 31, 2022; created on January 2, 2012

"Post-apocalyptic games: equal parts cliche and fun. Authors are free to dispense with pesky NPCs, complicated modern technology, and implementing working everyday items. Players can have no inhibitions about acting like murderous..."

Speed IFs that are awesome

by trojo - 46 votes for 23 games, last vote on August 9, 2020; created on December 27, 2011

"Expectations for Speed-IFs are generally low, but sometimes games written as Speed-IFs are in fact awesome-- not just "awesome for a Speed IF" but truly worthwhile. List some favorites here."

Games with good magic system

by RedHatter - 48 votes for 18 games, last vote on January 21, 2024; created on December 7, 2011

"I'm looking for some games with a good magic system. Doesn't have to be at brilliant as Savoir-Faire but consistency would be nice."

Christianity in IF

by strivenword - 62 votes for 36 games, last vote on December 4, 2023; created on November 17, 2011

"Sam Kabo Ashwell's statement in his recent review of Cana According to Micah that "the best works dealing prominently with Christian themes are written by non-Christians" made me curious. Perhaps a list of games with serious Christian..."

forgotten gems

by Marius Müller - 57 votes for 27 games, last vote on September 8, 2023; created on October 25, 2011

"I'm looking for games that don't show up in the IF histories or recommended lists, for what reason whatsover. Old games that maybe weren't boundary-pushing or noteworthy, but still give you a fun play experience. If you ever thought..."

No Mazes, please!

by AndyC - 42 votes for 25 games, last vote on June 6, 2022; created on October 10, 2011

"I am a returning player to IF (which I loved 30 years ago) having recently discovered the fantastic Frotz for the iPad. Looking at some of the old games again has really blown me away. I don't enjoy drawing maps but I love reading good..."

Child friendly but not too child friendly

by Zzoro26 - 13 votes for 6 games, last vote on August 1, 2022; created on September 30, 2011

"I want something without "adult themes" and reasonless violence but kinda goofy and a tad violent"

Games with good rpg elements that are if

by Zzoro26 - 25 votes for 13 games, last vote on December 25, 2019; created on September 30, 2011

"I'm looking for a good interactive IF that has good rpg elements"

Multiple solutions to puzzles and/or situations.

by Hulk Handsome - 25 votes for 14 games, last vote on January 6, 2023; created on August 29, 2011

"Games that offer more than one solution to most of the puzzles and/or situations encountered. Bonus points if this means that items have multiple applications (unless they do something even more clever)."

Dystopia

by dacharya64 - 32 votes for 22 games, last vote on August 2, 2022; created on August 29, 2011

"I love dystopian fiction, and after playing Square Circle, I decided I had to see if there were other dystopian tales in the IF-verse."

Games with misleading titles

by Cendare - 28 votes for 17 games, last vote on January 1, 2025; created on July 17, 2011

"I was thinking about "Nothing But Mazes" and how it, in fact, contains things that aren't mazes. What other games have titles that don't quite reflect what's inside?"

Games with Difficult Puzzles and a Forgiveness Rating of Tough or Lower

by Athe - 26 votes for 14 games, last vote on August 28, 2020; created on June 27, 2011

"While searching for games that were difficult, I found many games that had a very unforgiving forgiveness rating, which I don't find very appealing. I do like puzzles, however, so I would be interested in finding games with challenging..."

Sublime Moments

by Sam Kabo Ashwell - 111 votes for 57 games, last vote on July 27, 2023; created on May 19, 2011

"I've been thinking about games that provide really brilliant moments. This is not about the overall quality of the game: there are plenty of excellent games that never deliver a clear, standout moment of unalloyed excellence. And surely..."

Worst IF Titles

by diddlescatter - 64 votes for 31 games, last vote on July 13, 2023; created on February 13, 2011

"(Sorry, Fredrik, but your poll was such a great idea that I couldn't resist!) So here's the question: Which titles out there do you absolutely hate? Remember, it doesn't have to be a game you've actually played. In fact, maybe it's a..."

Best IF Titles

by Fredrik - 203 votes for 68 games, last vote on December 21, 2024; created on February 13, 2011

"No doubt you have played some great games with great titles, or been disappointed to find games with great titles that did not hold up to expectations. What are the best titles of IF? They can be funny, elegant, evocative, or whatever..."

Calling all Scott Adams fans... YOU PICK: I'll Play

by diddlescatter - 12 votes for 5 games, last vote on August 24, 2020; created on February 11, 2011

"Okay, I've never played a Scott Adams game (*gasp!*), and I can't decide where to start. So here's my question to all you seasoned pros out there: IF I WERE TO PLAY JUST ONE SCOTT ADAMS GAME IN MY LIFE, WHICH ONE SHOULD I PLAY? Cast your..."

Wandering NPCs

by Fredrik - 64 votes for 38 games, last vote on August 8, 2024; created on January 7, 2011

"I have always been fascinated with games that have several wandering and independent NPCs, especially when you have the ability to try to order them around. This sets the stage for a game where no one session is like any other, and even..."

Type-in games

by Fredrik - 6 votes for 6 games, last vote on January 6, 2011; created on January 4, 2011

"I can only guess that I was not the only one spending hours upon hours typing in those BASIC listings from magazines and books back in the 80s. And unavoidably learning the art of programming in the process. Not to mention gleaning..."

Doing things backwards

by Mike Ciul - 21 votes for 12 games, last vote on December 16, 2020; created on December 3, 2010

"Games that take traditional IF tasks and puzzles, and do them backwards or subvert them in a clever way. Thanks to olethros on raif for the inverse puzzle idea."

Games That Changed Your Mind

by Ghalev - 16 votes for 15 games, last vote on September 27, 2020; created on December 1, 2010

"Before you played X, you never thought you'd like horror games. Before you played Y, you never thought you could take a game with a dragon in it seriously. Before you played Z, you thought linear games would just frustrate you. Tell me..."

Best classic zork adventure

by Aintelligence - 17 votes for 7 games, last vote on February 25, 2023; created on November 26, 2010

"What is the best classic zork adventure which includes all zork including classics and subdivisions."

Very Short Games

by tggdan3 - 56 votes for 29 games, last vote on July 20, 2023; created on November 3, 2010

"Games that can be completed in less than 30 mintues. Need not be one room (though that obviously helps). Hopefully, the games are fun as well. "

Spanish games

by Fredrik - 25 votes for 21 games, last vote on February 25, 2025; created on November 2, 2010

"I really need to improve my rotten Spanish, and I can think of no better way to do it than by playing IF. But there are tons of games out there, so what to choose? In other words: Por favor, ¡dame los favoritos tuyos!"

Games with multiple endings

by tggdan3 - 51 votes for 35 games, last vote on December 31, 2023; created on November 1, 2010

"Obviously not counting "death" as an ending, but non-successful ends can count if there are other successful ends. Variation in endings should at least vary the ending somewhat (as opposed to be an extra word or two). "

The Most Obscure Commercial IF Game I've Ever Played

by Xervosh - 16 votes for 14 games, last vote on November 25, 2022; created on September 9, 2010

"I'm hoping to be reminded of some of the obscure little IF games I may have played during the 1980s, but since can't recall. In addition, this poll may get a few more obscure games from the 1980s (or early 90s, or late 70s) listed in the..."

Villains

by Victor Gijsbers - 35 votes for 19 games, last vote on May 22, 2023; created on September 1, 2010

""[T]he thief [in Zork] is important to the development of interactive fiction because he functions as a true villain, not simply an obstacle or opponent.", writes Nick Montfort. Apparently, he moves around, taunts the player, actively..."

A Poll About ... A Poll About ... Hm. That's Funny. I Can't Recall.

by Ghalev - 76 votes for 35 games, last vote on January 20, 2023; created on July 30, 2010

"As of the founding of this poll, the IFDB has only seven games with the "amnesia" tag. I don't buy that for an instant. Please vote for games where the player-protagonist-person is dealing with a bout of forgetfulness (usually about who..."

High fantasy interactive fiction

by strivenword - 16 votes for 12 games, last vote on August 6, 2022; created on July 27, 2010

"My favorite genre of fiction, interactive or otherwise, is high fantasy -- the genre of such epic series of novels as The Lord of the Rings by Tolkien and The Wheel of Time by Jordan. I'm especially interested in games with an alternate..."

Games that inspired you to MAKE a game.

by MyTheory - 54 votes for 35 games, last vote on April 22, 2021; created on July 27, 2010

"Whether it was the witty dialogue, the charming atmosphere, or the cleverness of the puzzle - you played "this" game and it inspired you to write your own. Selfishly, I'm looking for my own inspiration, but I am also very, very curious..."

New Game Challenges

by tggdan3 - 9 votes for 9 games, last vote on April 3, 2015; created on July 22, 2010

"User-made challenges for existing IF games meant to make the game harder/more fun"

Solved without Hints

by joncgoodwin - 216 votes for 114 games, last vote on October 21, 2024; created on July 16, 2010

"I'm very interested in hearing truthful accounts of at least somewhat difficult games (or games that don't solve themselves at least) solved completely without recourse to hints, walkthroughs, etc. "

Games with mysticism

by Anya Johanna DeNiro - 30 votes for 16 games, last vote on February 3, 2022; created on July 16, 2010

"What I'm looking for are games that aren't "other-world" fantasy, but rather use one of the following as part of its thematic underpinnings: Renaissance magic, Neoplatonism, hermeticism, gnosticism, alchemy, or any other kind of..."

Bound by human frailties???

by Stickz - 28 votes for 20 games, last vote on May 5, 2023; created on June 23, 2010

"I'm looking for games where the PC is faced with needs like eating, sleeping, and thirst. Unusual inventory limitations. Things that make them appear a little more human."

Fast-paced action scenes

by Juhana - 48 votes for 27 games, last vote on October 8, 2024; created on May 28, 2010

"Fast-paced action is something that's notoriously hard to do in IF where waiting for player's input necessarily pauses the game every turn. Which games have succeeded in creating action scenes that convey the sense of urgency, danger and..."

Mouse & Milquetoast - Modern-World Games With a Timid Protagonist

by Ghalev - 29 votes for 16 games, last vote on August 1, 2022; created on May 17, 2010

"In some games, you play a brave hero, or a cynical crime-fighter, or a cunning robber. In others, you play an artificial mind, an alien, or an animal. In many, you play nobody in particular, just an average person of some kind, doing a..."

Split-up PC functionality

by baf - 67 votes for 27 games, last vote on October 16, 2024; created on April 21, 2010

"In a normal game, there is a single fictional entity that is considered to be: - The protagonist: the character that the player is meant to identify with, and whose goals you are trying to achieve - The viewpoint character: the character..."

Emotional IF

by Sorrel - 65 votes for 27 games, last vote on February 26, 2024; created on April 8, 2010

"I'm looking for IF that inspires one or more strong emotions in the player – an IF that pulls on your heartstrings a little. "

One Room Non-Escape Games

by tggdan3 - 68 votes for 31 games, last vote on November 5, 2024; created on April 7, 2010

"I'm looking for a one room game, where the purpose is NOT to escape that one room. (Eliminating games such as Enlightenment, Suveh Nux, 69,105 keys, etc). I'm not sure if there even ARE many such games, but I would be interested in..."

Game mechanics as story

by aaronius - 7 votes for 7 games, last vote on June 23, 2015; created on April 7, 2010

"In the best story-centered board games, the rules and system mechanics create or encourage the sorts of stories the game is supposed to be about; one suspense-themed game I discovered recently uses a Jenga tower to create rising dread in..."

Games with easy English

by Fitbos - 18 votes for 14 games, last vote on June 28, 2018; created on April 6, 2010

"I'm a Chinese guy who is really interested in text-based stuff, but my English is not very good for me to play games with hard English. Especially games with slangs every where. So I'm just looking for games that really written in easy..."

Games for iPhone or other mobile devices

by DenniaDale - 12 votes for 12 games, last vote on March 10, 2021; created on March 26, 2010

"This is simple and I'm sure the list will grow as new games are developed, but what IF games are available for the iPhone, or like devices? I'm aware of one called "Cathy's Book" which looks like a lot of fun, at least for girls, but..."

Games with an evolving environment

by Sorrel - 12 votes for 10 games, last vote on May 8, 2017; created on February 5, 2010

"I'm looking for IF where the setting constantly evolves/changes to either advance the plot or confuse the player. Something to the effect of Shade. "

Nautical IF

by Felix Larsson - 15 votes for 10 games, last vote on August 4, 2022; created on February 5, 2010

"I know there was a couple of commercial high-sea text adventures. Now I am on the look-out for ‘modern’, post-commercial IF with a nautical theme. As far as I can tell, there is a definite shortage of bucaneers, boatswains, able..."

Games with no victorious end

by NosesAreAlive - 8 votes for 5 games, last vote on October 22, 2024; created on January 17, 2010

"I'm looking for games which can be won, but don't end when they are."

very hard games

by aw1231 - 52 votes for 29 games, last vote on January 28, 2024; created on January 16, 2010

"I am look for the hardest IF games ever."

Games where the PC is an antihero

by Sorrel - 50 votes for 21 games, last vote on August 9, 2022; created on December 23, 2009

"I'm looking for games where the PC is the villain/antihero of the story and the traditional plotlines of "good beats evil" aren't followed. "

Holiday games

by Sorrel - 9 votes for 5 games, last vote on August 19, 2022; created on December 16, 2009

"I'm looking for some IF games to get me into the holiday spirit. "

Games with an abrupt and unexpected ending twist

by dutchmule - 76 votes for 27 games, last vote on August 1, 2022; created on December 13, 2009

"I'm looking for games which, as in a lot of short stories, feature a sudden and unexpected revelation/twist at the very end of the game, that possibly changes your interpretation of what the game was really all about. (but please be..."

Useless, pointless Z machine games!

by NosesAreAlive - 1 vote, last vote on January 2, 2010; created on December 12, 2009

"The titles says it all!"

No map necessary

by Divide - 68 votes for 40 games, last vote on May 14, 2022; created on December 1, 2009

"Pieces which can be fully enjoyed without drawing map, ideally without taking any notes whatsoever. Ones which you could play on a bus, on a break, laying on bed, etc. with nothing but a portable player. Games for which you don't need..."

Games That Reward Sticking With Them

by Ghalev - 22 votes for 12 games, last vote on January 1, 2023; created on November 24, 2009

"Here's a dangerously subjective poll. I can be a bit impatient with text adventures on most days, sadly, and if a game doesn't grab me, shake me, French-kiss me and hump my leg in the first 2,000 words (those long intros count toward the..."

Sandbox games

by JonathanCR - 8 votes for 7 games, last vote on February 15, 2016; created on November 23, 2009

"There are two competing philosophies in game design (in games in general, not just text games). One is the story: tell a story in which the player is the protagonist. Games of this kind have strong plotting but they can often seem to..."

Games to Remember

by Newbot - 6 votes for 6 games, last vote on January 1, 2023; created on November 15, 2009

"These are games you put down in awe after completing them -- it would seem wrong to play them again immediately. Yet long afterwards, something brings them back to mind, and you want to play them once again."

Birds in IF

by Wendymoon - 87 votes for 54 games, last vote on April 26, 2024; created on November 8, 2009

"What games can you think of with birds in them? What's the bird? Is it important to the game?"

Great quotes

by aaronius - 17 votes for 11 games, last vote on January 1, 2023; created on November 5, 2009

"Post your favorite sentences/excerpts from games in the comment field. Especially lovely if they are from deeper in the game than the opening text, although all are welcome."

Games with Impossible-to-film moments

by aaronius - 26 votes for 15 games, last vote on September 3, 2024; created on November 5, 2009

"I'm looking for games that demonstrate the power of text-based games. Games with sentences that would make developers of 3D games weep, like "The army of ten million robots marched over the liquid landscape," or "She concealed her anger..."

Games with Chases

by Jeremy Freese - 27 votes for 16 games, last vote on January 20, 2024; created on October 25, 2009

"The chase scene, a staple of Scooby Doo and action movies, but how often has it been done in IF?"

Games with "logical" puzzles

by Victor Gijsbers - 58 votes for 27 games, last vote on July 18, 2022; created on October 6, 2009

"Some puzzles--like chess problems or sudokus--can be difficult even though you know all the rules. I'm looking for IF games with this kind of puzzle: you can get to know the rules by simple exploration, and then you still have to solve..."

Fate vs Free Will Games

by loocas - 22 votes for 17 games, last vote on April 25, 2023; created on October 2, 2009

"I imagine that the interactive nature of IF would allow themes of fate and free will to be used powerfully. Perhaps the PC is given a glimpse of his or her future and the player tries to avoid it. Are there games in which this is done?..."

Games with high replay value

by Wendymoon - 41 votes for 27 games, last vote on January 1, 2023; created on October 2, 2009

"What games do you find yourself returning to again and again? Maybe to get every last lousy point, to do some amusing things, to try for different endings or just for the enjoyment of replaying?"

ZCode games with non-standard status lines

by Dannii - 12 votes for 10 games, last vote on July 7, 2019; created on September 6, 2009

"I'm interested in finding ZCode (primarily those written in Inform, though Infocom games could be ok too) which have a non-standard status line. Whether it's with colours, maps, arrows, or more! With such a list I can investigate what..."

One-room conversation games

by Sorrel - 33 votes for 9 games, last vote on January 1, 2023; created on September 2, 2009

"I'm looking for a one-room game where the main focus is the conversation with an NPC. The kind of game where the NPC feels so realistic that you actually begin to feel an emotional connection of sorts. Something to the effect of Galatea."

A fine bit of homebrew

by JonathanCR - 6 votes for 4 games, last vote on October 1, 2009; created on August 9, 2009

"Most games here are written with Inform, TADS, or other custom IF-writing languages. Some, however, are written in more standard and less specialised languages, such as C++, Java, or even BASIC. These "homebrew parsers" usually lack the..."

Oh, You BEAST: Games where you're an animal!

by Ghalev - 53 votes for 35 games, last vote on July 17, 2024; created on August 6, 2009

"I know of a small handful of games where you play a beast, and I want to know of more. (By beast I mean a cat, a dog, a chicken, an orangutan, that kind of thing ... not looking for mythical monsters and not looking for part-timers, so..."

Most unique games

by Jeremy Freese - 42 votes for 25 games, last vote on January 1, 2023; created on August 4, 2009

"Whatever else might be said about ___________, there's not another game like it."

Games with a city setting

by JonathanCR - 52 votes for 18 games, last vote on August 1, 2022; created on July 30, 2009

"I'm interested in games that are set in cities - historical, modern, fantasy, or science-fiction. In particular, games that make you feel that you are in a real, functioning, busy city where life is being lived all around you. Which..."

One room games

by cpuguy - 37 votes for 20 games, last vote on August 4, 2022; created on July 22, 2009

"I would like to know what one room games are available. I enjoyed the acorn court, and am looking for more similar games."

Creepy Games

by J'onn Roger - 81 votes for 27 games, last vote on March 16, 2023; created on July 17, 2009

"I'm not looking for supernatural/ghost stories or horror stories, just games that do a good job being scary and/or disturbing."

Games that include a maze you would describe as 'hey, actually fun'

by Jeremy Freese - 49 votes for 25 games, last vote on March 29, 2024; created on July 16, 2009

"Everybody always dissing mazes in IF. What are the games that prove them wrong?"

Best Short Games (5-60 minutes)

by Sasha Davidovna - 224 votes for 68 games, last vote on August 5, 2024; created on July 12, 2009

"I'm pretty new to IF and am having a lot of fun, but in between a toddler and a job and other real life stuff, I'm having trouble finding time to finish many of the longer games I want to play. Can you please recommend me some fun and/or..."

Games with extraordinary "wow" moments

by J'onn Roger - 59 votes for 23 games, last vote on September 26, 2024; created on July 7, 2009

"If there is a moment in a game that stands out to you with vivid clarity, a moment of extraordinary beauty with writing that makes you really makes you see what is taking place, list the game here. Since surprise may play a part in the..."

Games with exceptional clothing systems

by Fitzzy - 17 votes for 13 games, last vote on April 1, 2023; created on June 18, 2009

"Games of any genre, irregardless of the quality of the game itself, that has an exceptional clothing management system in place."

Multi-Part Games

by Bloodsong - 54 votes for 38 games, last vote on August 23, 2022; created on June 10, 2009

"I was wondering just how many games out there, either completely text based, or text-adventure hybrids, are out there that involve a story line over the course of several games. I know for sure of the Sorcerer trilogy from Infocom...any..."

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