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Fun Halloween Games!

by bluevelvetwings - 15 votes for 11 games, last vote on August 22, 2022; created on October 14, 2014

"There are already polls for good horror games, and there are quite a few good ones on this site. But I'm looking for ones that fit the side of "spooky" but not "terrifying" - things that make you giggle nervously at the scares, but don't..."

Games with NPC dialogue that gives strong yet mimesis-keeping hints

by Andrew Schultz - 15 votes for 12 games, last vote on May 17, 2024; created on January 2, 2023

"In IFComp 2022, it struck me how your partner Alex, in A Walk Around the Neighborhood and your father in The Last Christmas Present did a really good job of providing an NPC that gave hints without outright spoilers. This was to help you..."

Historical adventures.

by Rovarsson - 15 votes for 12 games, last vote on January 11, 2023; created on November 28, 2019

"I love historical novels, no matter what time period they're set in. They do have to be accurate though. Can you suggest IF-games that are also like that? (In short: no magic.)"

I Am You: Games involving possession of another character

by Spike - 15 votes for 9 games, last vote on May 5, 2023; created on December 14, 2018

"Three games I've played in the past couple of months have featured the PC's ability to possess other characters as a primary or secondary game mechanic. What other IF works feature this possession mechanic?"

magic systems / accurate time travel

by Cygnus - 15 votes for 13 games, last vote on October 21, 2024; created on February 17, 2024

"I recently played Never Gives Up Her Dead by Mathbrush, and I loved it a lot. I especially loved the magic part in a certain part, and I've previously played The Wand and loved that to pieces. I also love researching time travel and I..."

Most inappropriate response.

by Biep - 15 votes for 9 games, last vote on April 11, 2023; created on March 19, 2013

"Sometimes responses simply don't make sense - but sometimes they DO make sense, but inappropriately so, with sometimes humorous results. If possible, please put how to elicit the response in the Quick Quote part of the comment, and the..."

Narrator as a Separate Character

by jaclynhyde - 15 votes for 13 games, last vote on December 20, 2024; created on October 17, 2024

"Games where the narrator is a distinct character from the PC whose actions you're controlling."

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..."

Outstanding Bitsy Game of 2024

by MathBrush - 15 votes for 4 games, last vote on February 16, 2025; created on February 1, 2025

"This poll is part of the 2024 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 Bitsy game of 2024. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Eligible games..."

Outstanding Feelies of 2022 - Author's Choice

by MathBrush - 15 votes for 4 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 game with the best feelies of 2022. Voting is anonymous and open only to..."

Outstanding French Game of 2022 - Author's Choice

by MathBrush - 15 votes for 7 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 anonymous and open only to IFDB members..."

Outstanding Game in a Custom System in 2022 - Author's Choice

by MathBrush - 15 votes for 5 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 custom-system game of 2022. Voting is anonymous and open only to IFDB..."

Outstanding Mystery Game of 2022 - Author's Choice

by MathBrush - 15 votes for 5 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 mystery game of 2022. Voting is anonymous and open only to IFDB..."

Outstanding Ren'py Game of 2023

by MathBrush - 15 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 the best Ren'py game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Eligible..."

What game first got you interested in IF? (1995–2012)

by dfranke - 15 votes for 12 games, last vote on January 28, 2025; created on December 30, 2024

"What game first got you interested in interactive fiction? This may, or may not, be the first IF game you ever played. Respond to this poll only if you first played the game BETWEEN 1995 and 2012 INCLUSIVE; otherwise, respond to one of..."

Wodehousean Comedy

by Rovarsson - 15 votes for 8 games, last vote on September 23, 2022; created on March 15, 2022

"Manors, butlers, m'ladies, m'lords. Be they upstairs or downstairs, or asking if you rang."

Adjustable Default Games

by Emily Short - 14 votes for 8 games, last vote on November 10, 2011; created on June 10, 2009

"Works in which some aspect of the game's default behavior can be customized (e.g. by changing the person of the narration), especially if the game allows players to play with alternatives to standard IF conventions."

Best in-game music

by MathBrush - 14 votes for 12 games, last vote on December 9, 2017; created on July 5, 2017

"I'm looking for games with great in-game soundtracks."

Brilliant trolling games

by Not Troll - 14 votes for 10 games, last vote on June 18, 2020; created on April 23, 2014

"Some games are just that bad, some are so bad it's good, and a few are obviously trolling. Yet, are there games that troll so much that they start to be brilliant? Or even those that seems to be trolling that turn out to be brilliant..."

For Your Consideration - XYZZY-eligible puzzles of 2015

by verityvirtue - 14 votes for 13 games, last vote on April 30, 2016; created on February 11, 2016

"This is for suggesting puzzles from games released 2015 who you think might be worth considering for Best Individual Puzzle in the XYZZY awards. Leave a brief description of the puzzle in the comments. This is not a zeroth-round..."

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible Best Overall NPCs of 2019

by MathBrush - 14 votes for 14 games, last vote on June 23, 2020; created on June 22, 2020

"This is for suggesting games released in 2019 which you think might be worth considering for Best NPCs in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination.This is not an official list. The point of poll is partly to suggest games..."

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible Best Setting of 2019

by MathBrush - 14 votes for 14 games, last vote on July 2, 2020; created on June 22, 2020

"This is for suggesting games released in 2019 which you think might be worth considering for Best Setting in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination.This is not an official list. The point of poll is partly to suggest..."

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible Best Story of 2018

by MathBrush - 14 votes for 13 games, last vote on July 15, 2019; created on April 15, 2019

"This is for suggesting games released in 2018 which you think might be worth considering for Best Story in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination.This is not an official list. The point of poll is partly to suggest games..."

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible Best Story of 2019

by MathBrush - 14 votes for 14 games, last vote on June 23, 2020; created on June 22, 2020

"This is for suggesting games released in 2019 which you think might be worth considering for Best Writing in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination.This is not an official list. The point of poll is partly to suggest..."

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible Implementation of 2017

by MathBrush - 14 votes for 13 games, last vote on April 25, 2018; created on March 18, 2018

"This is for suggesting games released in 2017 which you think might be worth considering for Best Implementation in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination. The category will still be text-entry, and games not mentioned..."

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible individual puzzle

by MathBrush - 14 votes for 11 games, last vote on July 3, 2017; created on May 16, 2017

"This is for suggesting games released in 2016 which you think might be worth considering for Best individual Puzzle in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination. The category will still be text-entry, and games not..."

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible Writing of 2017

by MathBrush - 14 votes for 12 games, last vote on April 25, 2018; created on March 18, 2018

"This is for suggesting games released in 2017 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 about grannies

by baf - 14 votes for 11 games, last vote on October 10, 2023; created on July 17, 2019

"Recently, a representative of Ubisoft attracted some attention by saying, about an upcoming game with a grandmother as a protagonist, "Nobody has dared to do anything with a granny before, I think." Obviously he was only really speaking..."

Games that did it earlier

by Floating Info - 14 votes for 10 games, last vote on October 11, 2024; created on August 26, 2015

"What are some lesser known games that were first to have a feature that was later perfected by a more well known game?"

Games where the enemy/game fourth-walls big-picture meta-commands

by Andrew Schultz - 14 votes for 12 games, last vote on March 14, 2023; created on August 11, 2022

"Which games say something extra for quitting or save/load/restore? I'm thinking largely of parser commands, but Twine is welcome, too. For instance, a "ha ha, you're scared," when facing the big, bad villain, or one of their henchmen. Or..."

games where you can create your own character/aspects of character

by Angharade - 14 votes for 11 games, last vote on August 5, 2022; created on October 28, 2017

"I'm curious if there are any IF games where you can create your own character. I'm more interested in parser games than point and click, but I'm open to exceptions if they merit a mention. Also games wherein your actions change..."

Games with "recipe puzzles"

by Denk - 14 votes for 11 games, last vote on November 4, 2023; created on March 19, 2023

"Any game where "recipe puzzles" are a big part of the game, whether it is alchemy, potion brewing, cooking etc. I came to think of this as I am currently playing "According to Cain" and realized the puzzles reminded me a lot of the..."

Games with diseases that alter perception

by Mrs. Info-adventurer - 14 votes for 8 games, last vote on October 14, 2015; created on November 11, 2013

"You know those parasites, fungi, and viruses that attack small insects or animals and control their minds? Well I'm looking for a game with a disease like that which alters your perception. Are there any games like that? Thanks a million..."

Games with interesting content that unlocks after beating the game

by MathBrush - 14 votes for 10 games, last vote on January 1, 2023; created on May 6, 2015

"After playing Tenth Plague, I was interested when I saw the game had a commentary mode. I was looking for similar "extra content" in other games."

Historical sci-fi / alternate history

by Rovarsson - 14 votes for 10 games, last vote on April 13, 2022; created on September 22, 2020

"I loved "Slouching towards Bedlam". Does anyone know of any other games that have that "the-future-as-it-might-have-been-imagined-long-ago"-feel? Anything steampunk qualifies, I'm also thinking of Jules Verne's novels and even the world..."

Outstanding Gruescript Game of 2023

by MathBrush - 14 votes for 3 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 Gruescript game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Eligible..."

What game first got you interested in IF? (2013–present)

by dfranke - 14 votes for 11 games, last vote on January 11, 2025; created on December 30, 2024

"What game first got you interested in interactive fiction? This may, or may not, be the first IF game you ever played. Respond to this poll only if you first played the game IN 2013 OR LATER; otherwise, respond to one of the two other..."

Your crazy friend/relative's crazy house

by Malasana - 14 votes for 11 games, last vote on September 15, 2024; created on November 26, 2021

""The archetypal IF setting will always be Your Crazy Friend/Relative's Crazy House. It's the perfect way to work through all the classic IF tropes - plenty of puzzles to solve for no other reason than to see what's beyond, sealed-off..."

Best mechanical/physics puzzles.

by Rovarsson - 13 votes for 12 games, last vote on March 14, 2023; created on June 23, 2021

"I had a lot of fun with the underground trolley puzzle in Axe of Kolt by Larry Horsfield. Any other games that feature cool mechanical devices, Rube Goldberg machines or solutions that rely on using the laws of physics (gravity of..."

Best Mobile Games that Aren't Choicescript

by thecanvasrose - 13 votes for 7 games, last vote on September 13, 2022; created on December 8, 2019

"I've run into some cool ones. Let's hear it! 》 Choicescript games are often (but not always) titled "Choice of ____." Games like "Choice of Robots" and "Creatures Such as We" are Choicescript games. "

Big, impossible houses

by OverThinking - 13 votes for 7 games, last vote on August 26, 2023; created on January 18, 2023

"Think "House of Leaves" or Aaron Reed's "Subcutanean." "Delightful Wallpaper" doesn't count as, though its map is large and complex, it does make geometric sense."

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"

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible Best Implementation of 2021

by MathBrush - 13 votes for 9 games, last vote on November 28, 2022; created on May 20, 2022

"This is for suggesting games released in 2021 which you think might be worth considering for Best Implementation in the XYZZY awards. Recall that best implementation is intended for excellence in parser use such as default responses and..."

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible Best Story of 2021

by MathBrush - 13 votes for 11 games, last vote on November 28, 2022; created on May 20, 2022

"This is for suggesting games released in 2021 which you think might be worth considering for Best Story in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination.This is not an official list. The point of poll is partly to suggest games..."

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible Best Use of Multimedia for 2018

by MathBrush - 13 votes for 10 games, last vote on July 28, 2022; created on April 15, 2019

"This is for suggesting games released in 2018 which you think might be worth considering for Best Use of Multimedia in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination.This is not an official list. The point of poll is partly to..."

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible Best Writing of 2019

by MathBrush - 13 votes for 13 games, last vote on July 22, 2020; created on June 22, 2020

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible Best Writing of 2021

by MathBrush - 13 votes for 12 games, last vote on November 28, 2022; created on May 20, 2022

"This is for suggesting games released in 2021 which you think might be worth considering for Best Writing in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination.This is not an official list. The point of poll is partly to suggest..."

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible innovation uses of 2016

by MathBrush - 13 votes for 13 games, last vote on June 28, 2017; created on May 16, 2017

"This is for suggesting games released in 2016 which you think might be worth considering for Best Use of Innovation in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination. The category will still be text-entry, and games not..."

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible Puzzles of 2016

by MathBrush - 13 votes for 9 games, last vote on June 21, 2017; created on May 16, 2017

"This is for suggesting games released in 2016 which you think might be worth considering for Best Puzzles in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination. The category will still be text-entry, and games not mentioned here..."

Games about experiencing chronic/long-term illness

by verityvirtue - 13 votes for 12 games, last vote on August 4, 2022; created on January 7, 2017

"Games which primarily involve the experiences of the PC or an NPC with an illness, which may involve their experiences with healthcare professionals and other services. Not to say there isn't a place for games whose PCs have a long-term..."

Games for 13year old with adult reading level

by Lyon - 13 votes for 12 games, last vote on January 9, 2024; created on June 19, 2021

"I'm looking for game recommendations for a 13-year-old. They have an adult reading level, so vocabulary isn't a challenge, but don't take that as a restriction: I think they would be content reading a less mature work as well. Ideally, a..."

Games that would work well as a movie

by Karl Ove Hufthammer - 13 votes for 7 games, last vote on May 1, 2023; created on August 17, 2021

"As a contrast to games with impossible-to-film moments, which games do you think would work well if they were adapted to the big screen, either as a feature film or a short film (live action or animation)? A game might work well because..."

Investigating your own death

by EJ - 13 votes for 9 games, last vote on March 2, 2025; created on October 18, 2024

"Games that substantially revolve around a dead protagonist trying to find out (or even remember) something about how they died."

Must-Play IFs for learning to write IFs

by Tondo - 13 votes for 7 games, last vote on April 25, 2013; created on March 24, 2013

"So I'm fairly new to IFs in general, but I've been enjoying reading some of the IFs on this site. Now I want to get my feet wet a bit, and try writing my own IF. ..."

Outstanding Game in a Custom System of 2024

by MathBrush - 13 votes for 4 games, last vote on February 16, 2025; created on February 1, 2025

"This poll is part of the 2024 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 in a custom system of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members...."

Outstanding Adventuron Game of 2024

by MathBrush - 13 votes for 4 games, last vote on February 11, 2025; created on February 1, 2025

"This poll is part of the 2024 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 Adventuron game of 2024. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Eligible..."

Outstanding Bitsy Game of 2023

by MathBrush - 13 votes for 4 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 Bitsy game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Eligible games..."

Outstanding German Game of 2023

by MathBrush - 13 votes for 4 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 German-language game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members...."

Outstanding Spanish Game of 2022 - Author's Choice

by MathBrush - 13 votes for 6 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 Spanish game of 2022. Voting is anonymous and open only to IFDB..."

Trailblazer Award of 2022 - Author's Choice

by MathBrush - 13 votes for 6 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 a game in 2022 that you saw as a trailblazer. Voting is anonymous and open only..."

Best of ADRIFT 5

by strivenword - 12 votes for 11 games, last vote on February 7, 2023; created on June 19, 2014

"I set up the Linux version of ADRIFT 5 on my Mint 16 system. I even ripped the icon from the Windows version, as documented in this thread. Software support for Mint 16 is ending after this month. Before I have to configure my system all..."

Bugs that you can take advantage of

by Fredrik - 12 votes for 12 games, last vote on October 8, 2015; created on April 8, 2013

"Bugs are an annoyance, usually, but in some rare cases, bugs can actually make the life of an adventurer easier. Some bugs can help you in certain situations, perhaps even to bypass puzzles, and they can sometimes provide positively..."

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..."

Exactly What It Says on the Tin

by Lance Cirone - 12 votes for 9 games, last vote on January 8, 2024; created on January 2, 2023

"Titles are a complex art. Sometimes they're deep and metaphorical. Sometimes they're catchy and fun to read out loud. Sometimes they're named after a quote or item in the game. Sometimes they don't even have any relevance to what's going..."

For Your Consideration - XYZZY-eligible puzzles of 2013

by Sam Kabo Ashwell - 12 votes for 9 games, last vote on March 8, 2014; created on April 23, 2013

"This poll is a place to suggest individual puzzles from games released in 2013, which you think might be worth considering for Best Individual Puzzle in the XYZZY Awards. Leave a brief, unspoilery-as-possible title for the puzzle in the..."

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible Best Games of 2017

by MathBrush - 12 votes for 10 games, last vote on June 27, 2018; created on March 18, 2018

"This is for suggesting games released in 2017 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..."

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible Best Overall Games of 2019

by MathBrush - 12 votes for 11 games, last vote on July 23, 2020; created on June 22, 2020

"This is for suggesting games released in 2018 which you think might be worth considering for Best Game in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination.This is not an official list. The point of poll is partly to suggest games..."

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible Best Use of Multimedia of 2021

by MathBrush - 12 votes for 11 games, last vote on December 2, 2022; created on May 20, 2022

"This is for suggesting games released in 2021 which you think might be worth considering for Best use of Multimedia in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination. This is not an official list. The point of poll is partly to..."

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible NPCs of 2016

by MathBrush - 12 votes for 12 games, last vote on June 28, 2017; created on May 16, 2017

"This is for suggesting games released in 2016 which you think might be worth considering for Best NPCs 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 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 involving deception

by Fie - 12 votes for 8 games, last vote on September 3, 2024; created on July 21, 2024

"Deceiving a talking obstacle? Tricking a child? Fooling you? Besting me? Interactivity means that intentional decisions are made, and intentional decisions can be wrong. "

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. "

Games with character creators/creation

by cynical11 - 12 votes for 10 games, last vote on August 6, 2022; created on August 3, 2014

"Basically, any game that features any kind of character creation system; but, the more in-depth, the better."

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,..."

Massive puzzlers that are not cruel

by deathbytroggles - 12 votes for 6 games, last vote on January 9, 2024; created on May 29, 2022

"I am looking for massive puzzle games (think Curses, Mulldoon Legacy) where the game can never be put in an unwinnable situation that isn't obvious (either before or after). "

Most Sequel-worthy Game of 2022 - Author's Choice - an IFDB Poll

by MathBrush - 12 votes for 4 games, last vote on February 17, 2023; created on January 31, 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 most sequel-worthy game of 2022. Voting is anonymous and open only to IFDB..."

Outstanding Adrift Game of 2022 - Author's Choice

by MathBrush - 12 votes for 4 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 Adrift game of 2022. Voting is anonymous and open only to IFDB members..."

Outstanding ADRIFT Game of 2023

by MathBrush - 12 votes for 3 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 ADRIFT game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Eligible..."

Outstanding Adventuron Game of 2022 - Author's Choice

by MathBrush - 12 votes for 5 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 Adventuron game of 2022. Voting is anonymous and open only to IFDB..."

Outstanding Educational Game of 2023

by MathBrush - 12 votes for 3 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 educational game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members...."

Outstanding Game in a Custom System in 2022 - Player’s Choice

by MathBrush - 12 votes for 4 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 in a custom system in 2022. Voting is open to all IFDB members...."

Outstanding Texture Game of 2023

by MathBrush - 12 votes for 2 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 Texture game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Eligible..."

Poem-based games with puzzles/endings

by Andrew Schultz - 12 votes for 10 games, last vote on January 1, 2023; created on May 5, 2022

"I enjoy seeing people trying to mix poetry and puzzles. Even if it doesn't work, it still is fun to see people try, and quite bluntly, it's brave to attempt at all. I'd like to remove works like Phenomena or 100000 years from..."

Some of the best and most confusing mechanics you've ever played

by Max Fog - 12 votes for 10 games, last vote on November 12, 2024; created on August 27, 2024

"I'm looking for games with super weird or confusing mechanics, but actually are really good games. For example, I found the clock mechanic in Finding Martin really confusing, but I really like it."

The Squick Squad

by Sam Kabo Ashwell - 12 votes for 10 games, last vote on October 21, 2019; created on July 21, 2015

"A list of games with a heavy emphasis on disgusting, gross-out subject-matter, whether in service to some higher goal, or just because the author is nine years old and thinks poop is the funniest thing ever."

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..."

2025 Review-a-thon - games seeking reviews (authors only)

by Tabitha - 11 votes for 11 games, last vote on May 13, 2025; created on August 3, 2024

"The IF Review-a-thon is an event meant to spur reviews of games that haven't received much reviewing attention (for this event, that's defined as "has fewer than 5 reviews across IFDB and the intfiction.org forum"). If you're an IF..."

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?"

Awesome Text Adventure Gaming wants to review your game

by theqbasicwizard - 11 votes for 7 games, last vote on November 14, 2013; created on October 9, 2013

"I would love to review the game that you have created and review for an upcoming episode of Awesome Text Adventure Gaming. "

Best text effects (parser, Twine, other)

by MathBrush - 11 votes for 7 games, last vote on August 6, 2022; created on August 30, 2017

"What games have you played with great text effects (animations or styling or so on)?"

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible Best Individual Puzzles of 2018

by MathBrush - 11 votes for 9 games, last vote on July 15, 2019; created on April 15, 2019

"This is for suggesting puzzles in games released in 2018 which you think might be worth considering for Best Individual Puzzle in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination.This is not an official list. The point of poll is..."

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible Best Overall NPCs of 2018

by MathBrush - 11 votes for 11 games, last vote on July 6, 2019; created on April 15, 2019

"This is for suggesting games released in 2018 which you think might be worth considering for Best NPCs in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination.This is not an official list. The point of poll is partly to suggest games..."

For your consideration: XYZZY-eligible individual NPCs of 2016

by MathBrush - 11 votes for 11 games, last vote on June 17, 2017; created on May 16, 2017

"This is for suggesting games released in 2016 which you think might be worth considering for Best Individual NPC in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination. The category will still be text-entry, and games not mentioned..."

Games good for reading aloud to someone else

by tunesmith - 11 votes for 9 games, last vote on January 17, 2024; created on December 24, 2018

"I'm looking for IF that works well for reading aloud to someone else, and then typing in what they would like to do. We like Inform games and parser games in general. So games that are a little more story focused, and with not as much..."

Games with complex conversations

by OverThinking - 11 votes for 8 games, last vote on January 1, 2023; created on November 30, 2021

"I'm looking for games with complex NPCs who are able to have in-depth conversations, especially if conversation options change based on other events in the game. The Ur-example is, of course, Galatea, but I'd also like to see games where..."

Globe-trotters

by Kinetic Mouse Car - 11 votes for 8 games, last vote on November 22, 2022; created on October 18, 2022

"This is for games where the PC travels to different countries. The focus of the gameplay is on the travel part, the experience of not just the destination itself but also the mechanic of reaching it. Requirements: -Must take place on..."

I am looking for games that involve exploring and collecting objects but don’t involve horror or creepy themes

by Brennen Kinch - 11 votes for 7 games, last vote on January 1, 2023; created on June 25, 2018

"fore example games that involve keys and things that unlock other parts of the game that don’t involve creepy things such as ghost and monsters and things like that"

Low-rated games worth playing

by diddlescatter - 11 votes for 8 games, last vote on January 2, 2023; created on February 26, 2020

"Looking for games that may have gotten poor reviews but are still memorable and worth playing for the story."

Outstanding Children's Game of 2023

by MathBrush - 11 votes for 3 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 children's game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Suggested..."

Outstanding Choicescript Game of 2022 - Author's Choice

by MathBrush - 11 votes for 7 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 Choicescript game of 2022. Voting is anonymous and open only to IFDB..."

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