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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."

Most Sequel-worthy game of 2023

by MathBrush - 48 votes for 14 games, last vote on February 18, 2024; created on February 1, 2024

"This poll is part of the 2023 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the most sequel-worthy game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members...."

Outstanding Horror Game of 2022 - Player's Choice

by MathBrush - 48 votes for 13 games, last vote on February 17, 2023; created on January 30, 2023

"This poll is part of the 2022 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best horror game of 2022. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Eligible..."

Games with Books/Bookshelves/Libraries

by Andrew Schultz - 47 votes for 32 games, last vote on January 9, 2024; created on May 13, 2016

"I'm interested in games with lots of books you can read through. Maybe it's just a lot of cool titles and authors. Maybe they're randomly or procedurally generated. Maybe they reference pop culture, or maybe they're the author's own..."

Games with Toys

by IFforL2 - 47 votes for 30 games, last vote on September 6, 2022; created on March 12, 2017

"I want to distinguish toys from three other IF game elements: Puzzles require the player to find a solution to a problem in the narrative. If she can't find a solution, she's stuck. Branching allows the player to steer the plot of the..."

I'm looking for a great surreal game.

by Bishopofbasic - 47 votes for 21 games, last vote on March 6, 2023; created on July 12, 2015

"It's pretty hot up here in Canada and I was wondering if anyone knew of any great surreal type games. Something I can spend my time in front of the AC or in my office hiding from the world. Thanks you guys."

Outstanding individual puzzles

by Jeremy Freese - 47 votes for 23 games, last vote on December 8, 2018; created on June 6, 2009

"I'm interested in examples of excellent individual puzzles in IF. In other words: not 'Spider and Web' so much as 'getting out of the chair' in 'Spider and Web' "

Twine-bending Twine Games

by Mostly Useless - 47 votes for 23 games, last vote on January 19, 2024; created on January 3, 2014

"Twine games that do something you found unusual and interesting, not in terms of story, but visually or mechanically, or both."

Outstanding Game in an Uncommon System of 2023

by MathBrush - 46 votes for 12 games, last vote on February 18, 2024; created on February 1, 2024

"This poll is part of the 2023 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best game of 2023 written in an uncommon system. Voting is open to all IFDB..."

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 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..."

Games that are adaptations of conventional (not CYOA) books

by ChrisM - 45 votes for 31 games, last vote on January 21, 2024; created on February 24, 2021

"I'm interested in games that are straightforward adaptations of conventional books (probably novels, but I'd be interested to know if there are any non-fiction book adaptations). The ones that I know of are The Famous Five and The..."

Great game sequels

by Teaspoon - 45 votes for 28 games, last vote on March 4, 2023; created on April 9, 2016

"Whilst writing a review of "All Alone", Joey Jones's sequel to his game "If I Wasn't Shy", I became curious - how many examples of sequels are there in IF? Preferably good ones."

What are your favorite games?

by Christopher Caesar - 45 votes for 24 games, last vote on February 3, 2022; created on December 19, 2013

"I was wondering which games are worth playing, as I haven't found any games that take a while to complete that are worth playing"

Best of The Quill, PAW and GAC

by Denk - 44 votes for 35 games, last vote on May 26, 2023; created on November 15, 2020

"More than 1000 games were made with the British tools "The Quill", "PAW" and "GAC" through the 80s and early 90s. Some bad, others worth playing today. I would like to know which are the best. Those with the most votes are probably among..."

Educational IF

by Spike - 44 votes for 25 games, last vote on March 19, 2023; created on July 7, 2019

"Several of us are interested in using IF for education, both in the classroom as well as more broadly. The purpose of this poll is to collect examples of IF with an educational focus."

Multiple point-of-view characters

by Joan - 44 votes for 30 games, last vote on December 31, 2024; created on April 22, 2024

"Interested in games where you swap between different characters' heads (whether at will or at specific points in the story), not games where a single main character possesses different bodies or games that play with different..."

Outstanding Game of the Year 2022 - Author's Choice

by MathBrush - 44 votes for 13 games, last vote on February 18, 2023; created on January 30, 2023

"This poll is part of the 2022 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best overall game of 2022. Voting is anonymous and open only to IFDB..."

Outstanding Worldbuilding of 2022 - Player's Choice

by MathBrush - 44 votes for 12 games, last vote on February 18, 2023; created on January 30, 2023

"This poll is part of the 2022 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the game with the best worldbuilding of 2022. Voting is open to all IFDB..."

Cool Murder Mystery/Detective Games

by Christopher Caesar - 43 votes for 18 games, last vote on August 6, 2022; created on September 25, 2013

"Hey everybody. I am looking for a murder mystery text game. I finished An Act of Murder a while ago and want to play more games like that, where to get to solve the murder yourself. If you could tell me some of your recommendations that..."

Games where the interaction is really cool and clever

by Isa - 43 votes for 19 games, last vote on November 10, 2024; created on September 26, 2018

"I'm really interested in games which put a new spin on the mechanics. I'm thinking of a specific one where the narrator is really mean to you and is its own character in the game, but I'm really interested in any games which are..."

Nontradiational Parser, Gamebook, IF and Systems

by thecanvasrose - 43 votes for 35 games, last vote on November 25, 2023; created on October 20, 2019

"I'm making a list based on this poll as I play the elected games and can write snippets about them. See here: https://ifdb.org/viewlist?id=3n6rheokfkcsntf - - - - - - - - - I'm looking for games which are: 》Neither parser nor gamebook..."

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..."

Vertical Games

by Anya Johanna DeNiro - 43 votes for 23 games, last vote on June 24, 2024; created on November 17, 2014

"Looking for games that really explore verticality, which go up (way up) in their setting. Human-made structures in particular: towers, skyscrapers, radio antennae. Games that figuratively can make you feel dizzy, particularly after a..."

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."

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..."

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?"

IF of yours you'd most recommend

by blue/green - 41 votes for 39 games, last vote on March 29, 2023; created on September 9, 2015

"If someone were going to play one IF you've written, which one would you recommend? This can be based on any criteria you choose: personal favorite, highest rated, most representative, most accessible, whatever. (You can always change..."

im looking for a good horror game

by nick love - 40 votes for 16 games, last vote on August 1, 2022; created on February 22, 2014

"I'm looking for something with a creepy environment. It also has to be very challenging."

One Hit Wonders

by deathbytroggles - 40 votes for 21 games, last vote on September 27, 2024; created on May 11, 2019

"Good games by authors who apparently retired after their one gem."

Outstanding Fantasy Game of 2022 - Player's Choice

by MathBrush - 40 votes for 12 games, last vote on February 18, 2023; created on January 30, 2023

"This poll is part of the 2022 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best fantasy game of 2022. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Eligible..."

Really hard puzzle/adventure games

by Silius - 40 votes for 20 games, last vote on August 9, 2024; created on April 9, 2009

"You know like with lots of puzzles you have to solve."

For Your Consideration - XYZZY-eligible settings of 2015

by verityvirtue - 39 votes for 39 games, last vote on April 10, 2016; created on February 11, 2016

"This is for suggesting settings from games released 2015 which you think might be worth considering for Best Setting in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination. The category will still be text-entry, and games not..."

Games with amusement parks/fairgrounds in them

by Cerfeuil - 39 votes for 24 games, last vote on January 11, 2025; created on June 20, 2023

"Games that feature carnivals, fairgrounds, amusement parks, circuses, etc. Of any kind!"

Give me a second chance!

by verityvirtue - 39 votes for 22 games, last vote on December 31, 2023; created on February 1, 2015

"I'm looking for games which work like Bigger Than You Think - where dying isn't the end, where you're given second chances, where your second chances give you gear or skills or knowledge that you need to know to win the game."

Outstanding French Game of 2022 - Player's Choice

by MathBrush - 39 votes for 11 games, last vote on February 18, 2023; created on January 30, 2023

"This poll is part of the 2022 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best French game of 2022. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Eligible..."

The absolute hardest non-broken games you've played

by MathBrush - 39 votes for 24 games, last vote on September 16, 2024; created on September 23, 2017

"After reading Jason Dyer's post on his excellent adventure blog (at bluerenga.wordpress.com) about the hardest adventure ever (which I haven't tried yet, but want to!). Everyone has a game that they've experienced that is just absolutely..."

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...."

I'm looking for mysteries.

by MCCLUTCH32 - 38 votes for 20 games, last vote on June 25, 2022; created on March 14, 2013

"I like a game with a good story, good puzzles that aren't too difficult to understand and a good mystery. I was thinking more along the lines of horror, but murder mysteries work as well."

Best ChooseYourStory games

by MathBrush - 37 votes for 11 games, last vote on April 9, 2021; created on December 9, 2020

"I'm interested in knowing what the best ChooseYourStory games to play are"

Games about Time Travel

by Estrong157 - 37 votes for 25 games, last vote on January 6, 2025; created on June 15, 2016

"more specifically, games with time travel as a gameplay element."

Games with exploration (or even just games w/ secret passages and such)

by Cygnus - 37 votes for 22 games, last vote on February 27, 2024; created on March 28, 2023

"There seems to be a LOT of games where you just.. explore hidden secrets in mansions, or similar. some of them have a plot, some of 'em don't, but i'm lookin' for stuff like D'Arkun, the Manor at Whitby.. Or any games with just..."

Great treasure hunt games

by Molly - 37 votes for 22 games, last vote on February 13, 2024; created on January 1, 2009

"Good treasure hunting games in the vein of Zork and Adventure, although they may not necessarily be set in caves."

Long-Form Games That Don't Require Mapping

by Sdn - 37 votes for 19 games, last vote on September 1, 2020; created on August 30, 2013

"Playing Losing Your Grip has reminded me of just how tedious I find manual mapping in lengthy games, no matter how much I enjoy everything else. So, I'm looking for some long, engrossing games that don't require the player to draw maps...."

Once More, With Feelies

by Ghalev - 37 votes for 23 games, last vote on August 2, 2022; created on May 22, 2009

"I'm polling to learn of modern (post-commercial-era) IF that revels in the tradition of providing additional documentation & related materials which are evocative and deepen your enjoyment of the game. What games have gone that extra..."

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."

Plot over Puzzle Parser

by thecanvasrose - 37 votes for 21 games, last vote on August 13, 2021; created on September 8, 2019

"Looking for what it says on the tin."

Trading and Buying Games

by Emily Short - 37 votes for 20 games, last vote on August 24, 2022; created on June 2, 2009

"Games where a significant portion of the gameplay involves buying, selling, or trading items, especially if there are tactical advantages associated with different objects and the player has to decide which things to acquire for what..."

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."

Outstanding Choicescript Game of 2022 - Player's Choice

by MathBrush - 36 votes for 11 games, last vote on February 18, 2023; created on January 30, 2023

"This poll is part of the 2022 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best Choicescript game of 2022. Voting is open to all IFDB members...."

Outstanding Mystery Game of 2023

by MathBrush - 36 votes for 11 games, last vote on February 18, 2024; created on February 1, 2024

"This poll is part of the 2023 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best mystery game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Suggested..."

For Your Consideration - XYZZY-eligible games of 2015

by Brendan Patrick Hennessy - 35 votes for 32 games, last vote on April 17, 2016; created on February 12, 2016

"This is for suggesting games released in 2015 which you think might be worth considering for Best Game in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination. The category will still be text-entry, and games not mentioned here will..."

Games that could use more reviews

by MathBrush - 35 votes for 24 games, last vote on March 31, 2024; created on April 23, 2020

"I love to review games. Let me know if you've made a game that needs more reviews, or can suggest someone else's! I might not be personally able to review every game due to time, content, or platform, but I'll try!"

Outstanding Short Game of 2022 - Author's Choice

by MathBrush - 35 votes for 15 games, last vote on February 18, 2023; created on January 30, 2023

"This poll is part of the 2022 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best short game of 2022, with the definition of short left up to the voter...."

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..."

First and Third Person Second Person Narratives

by dacharya64 - 34 votes for 23 games, last vote on June 15, 2024; created on March 20, 2013

"Not as complicated as it sounds! Interactive fiction is dominated by the iconic second person narrative (*You* find yourself in a room). But this is not the only way that these stories could be told. I'm looking for those games out there..."

For Your Consideration - XYZZY-eligible writing of 2015

by Brendan Patrick Hennessy - 34 votes for 32 games, last vote on August 13, 2016; created on February 12, 2016

"This is for suggesting games released in 2015 which you think might be worth considering for Best Writing in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination. The category will still be text-entry, and games not mentioned here..."

Games You Return To

by Ghalev - 34 votes for 20 games, last vote on January 1, 2023; created on July 27, 2014

"What games do you find yourself revisiting from time to time, games that have proven to be a kind of comfort-food of text adventuring, the warm old socks of parser and puzzle, the socks-full-of-comfort-food of overextended metaphor? What..."

Getting back into IF, best re-introductions to the genre

by Sorrel - 34 votes for 17 games, last vote on July 27, 2017; created on May 29, 2016

"I haven't played any IF for roughly the past 6 years and am excited to get back into it. So, what have I missed? What have been some of your favorite games released since 2010? Alternatively, what games do you think would serve as a good..."

Great games that consist of a single puzzle

by Spike - 34 votes for 19 games, last vote on February 18, 2021; created on June 15, 2018

"I'm looking for well-designed and challenging games that revolve around solving a single puzzle. The puzzle may have multiple parts, but the whole game needs to be essentially about solving that single puzzle."

IF that centers around holidays

by Molly - 34 votes for 25 games, last vote on December 4, 2022; created on December 27, 2008

"I'm looking for IF that centers around specific real-world holidays, e.g. Christmas, Hanukkah, Easter, Passover, the Fourth of July, Guy Fawkes Day, Halloween, etc."

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?"

Outstanding Game over 2 hours in 2022 - Player's Choice

by MathBrush - 34 votes for 10 games, last vote on February 18, 2023; created on January 30, 2023

"This poll is part of the 2022 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best game of 2022 with a playtime of over 2 hours (as judged by the voter)...."

Outstanding Game over 2 hours in 2023

by MathBrush - 34 votes for 8 games, last vote on February 18, 2024; created on February 1, 2024

"This poll is part of the 2023 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for an oustanding game of 2023 with a playtime of over 2 hours (as judged by the..."

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."

Games with amusing deaths

by Andrew Schultz - 33 votes for 24 games, last vote on January 9, 2024; created on April 7, 2015

"Lots of games have one amusing death, but what games best take the concept and run with it? These deaths could be nudges on messing something up, or even better, or even a nice reward for a reader who is playing attention and notices a..."

NPCs Made Easy

by Sam Kabo Ashwell - 33 votes for 19 games, last vote on January 22, 2019; created on February 9, 2015

"A list of games which notably use elision, sleight-of-hand, cleverly framed premises, or other fiendish implementor tricks in order to include significant NPCs in the story without having to implement them in deep, complicated detail...."

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."

Outstanding French Game of 2023

by MathBrush - 33 votes for 12 games, last vote on February 18, 2024; created on February 1, 2024

"This poll is part of the 2023 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best French game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Suggested..."

Outstanding PunyInform Game of 2023

by MathBrush - 33 votes for 10 games, last vote on February 18, 2024; created on February 1, 2024

"This poll is part of the 2023 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best PunyInform game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Eligible..."

Programming/command-line games?

by autumnc - 33 votes for 18 games, last vote on February 28, 2024; created on March 5, 2023

"What are some games that either include computer programming as a game mechanic, elements that simulate computer programming, or include some sort of command-line or terminal interface? This could include parser games, choice-based..."

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...."

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..."

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 Centered Around Devices/Machines

by Amanda Walker - 32 votes for 18 games, last vote on April 27, 2024; created on August 1, 2022

"I'm looking for games that heavily feature learning how to use a device or machine. For instance, the machine in Emily Short's Savoir-Faire, Art DiBianca's devices in the Grandma Bethlinda games, or the box in Paul Michael Winters's The..."

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..."

Outstanding Twine Game of 2022 - Author's Choice

by MathBrush - 32 votes for 12 games, last vote on February 17, 2023; created on January 30, 2023

"This poll is part of the 2022 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best Twine game of 2022. Voting is anonymous and open only to IFDB members..."

Outstanding Worldbuilding of 2022 - Author's Choice

by MathBrush - 32 votes for 12 games, last vote on February 17, 2023; created on January 30, 2023

"Weird and Eerie" interactive fiction

by Dawn S. - 31 votes for 20 games, last vote on December 10, 2024; created on March 19, 2023

"I’m reading and really enjoying The Weird and the Eerie, by critic Mark Fisher. In this book, Fisher explores the sense of something’s being simultaneously unsettling and fascinating. “Weird” and “eerie,” according to Fisher,..."

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?"

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."

First attempt IF

by beecadee - 31 votes for 23 games, last vote on February 14, 2024; created on April 6, 2020

"Anyone wanting to write IF has to start somewhere. Looking for games that were authors' first attempts... First attempts in a given development system count!"

For Your Consideration: Games from 2012 that should be nominated for the XYZZY Awards

by Molly - 31 votes for 30 games, last vote on July 21, 2013; created on April 4, 2013

"There were a lot of great games released in the past year, and now that the XYZZYs are coming up, it seems like a very good idea to take a poll of all the games from last year people would like to see nominated. The management has asked..."

Games about strange and wonderful plants

by verityvirtue - 31 votes for 18 games, last vote on October 1, 2024; created on June 26, 2016

"Botany! "

Games for introducing teens and tweens to interactive fiction

by albie - 31 votes for 24 games, last vote on January 24, 2024; created on January 10, 2024

"Looking for Twine games (ideally) that are appropriate for 10-16 year olds. Bonus points if it has an interesting/fun story or showcases some of the cool stuff that can be done with this medium. Thanks! :)"

Games that are comfy and cozy

by MarkyJez - 31 votes for 21 games, last vote on October 11, 2023; created on January 11, 2021

"I'm interested in trying out games that are more relaxed than a lot of IFs are. Though I do like the adventure and excitement of those particular IFs, I also want to try out other stuff that is more quiet and understated, the kind of..."

Games that simulate their own aging

by Beable - 31 votes for 16 games, last vote on June 23, 2024; created on November 25, 2023

"I'm looking for games that pretend to be another, older game - sort of like Repeat the Ending and LAKE Adventure - or that contain elements within them that are supposed to play like an older game - like And Then You Come to a House Not..."

Games with detailed descriptions of art works

by Greg Frost - 31 votes for 20 games, last vote on October 10, 2024; created on March 22, 2021

"I am looking for games which use the literary technique of ekphrasis: "a vivid, often dramatic, verbal description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined" (Wikipedia)."

Highly atmospheric and immersive games

by Cryptic Puffin - 31 votes for 20 games, last vote on January 9, 2024; created on November 14, 2021

"I'm looking for games with effective use of location, language, etc. to really immerse you in the locale and the story, no matter the genre-- any game which you felt really taken with the atmosphere would be great. Thank you!"

Outstanding Surreal Game of 2023

by MathBrush - 31 votes for 11 games, last vote on February 18, 2024; created on February 1, 2024

"This poll is part of the 2023 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best Surreal game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Suggested..."

Parser games with WOW moments.

by Marco Innocenti - 31 votes for 21 games, last vote on April 15, 2024; created on May 17, 2023

"Vote for parser games (in all of history) that had incredible Wow moments, twists, or whatever made you think for ages or left you seriously amazed. As an example “that moment” in Spider and Web. Please avoid being spoilery as I..."

Scariest Games! (Horror or Otherwise)

by thecanvasrose - 31 votes for 21 games, last vote on October 3, 2023; created on August 20, 2019

"I'm a sucker for horror, psychological suspense, adventure, the paranormal and supernatural, monsters and mystery. Please suggest scary games to me - even those which lie outside of the genre of horror, like sci-fi, crime or fantasy, if..."

The Best Games of 1st Half of 2016

by Anya Johanna DeNiro - 31 votes for 11 games, last vote on December 16, 2020; created on July 14, 2016

"Sometimes by the end of the year and after the Comp it's hard to keep front-and-center the games that appeared earlier in the year! Here is a place to list what has tickled your fancy so far. One vote per game only please."

AI developments, particularly NPC-AI

by breslin - 30 votes for 17 games, last vote on June 10, 2018; created on October 10, 2008

"Doesn't need to be satisfying as a conventional game, but must be interesting as an experiment. The idea being that AI work in IF is something that still needs work. Name the games you think which are contributing to this area of genre..."

All the Pretty Sources

by Jeremy Freese - 30 votes for 21 games, last vote on January 1, 2023; created on December 20, 2012

"IF games that have source code available that you'd hold up as an example of what good looking source code is supposed to look like. (I was motivated to post this by wanting to study some I7 source, but actually pretty source from other..."

Dynamic open world IFs

by Natrium729 - 30 votes for 18 games, last vote on August 2, 2022; created on October 3, 2016

"I'm looking for good "open world" IFs, that is, IFs where the player can just wander and explore the world without necessarily following the main plot (think Elder Scrolls). They could take place on a planet, in a city, or even just in a..."

Games featuring a central evolving puzzle mechanism

by Lance Campbell - 30 votes for 14 games, last vote on January 1, 2023; created on December 16, 2020

"Looking for any games that feature a core puzzle mechanism that the player masters and expands upon throughout the game. The puzzle mechanism should start out simple, and evolve and expand in an organic way, supporting the game and story..."

Games with great puzzles

by Molly - 30 votes for 17 games, last vote on March 13, 2023; created on December 30, 2008

"Games that have great puzzle-design. The puzzles need to be logical and internally consistent."

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..."

Games with stupid player characters

by murphy_slaw - 30 votes for 12 games, last vote on May 10, 2015; created on February 27, 2009

"I'm looking for games where the player character is significantly stupider and/or less observant than the average player - the kind of game where part of the challenge is making sense of the descriptions offered through the simplistic..."

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