Best Text-Based games on PC
Text-based games rely heavily on written dialogue, descriptions, and menus to present stories and interactions, often using choices, investigations, or branching narratives.
- Reading-driven interaction
- Frequent dialogue and descriptions
- Story-focused progression
Related: Interactive Fiction, Visual Novel, Choices Matter, Story Rich
1,152 games on PC, with requirements, reviews and prices.
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Anchorhead
Text-based horror adventure about a conspiracy in coastal Massachusetts
89% positive
53 reviews
Demo Open Sorcery: Sea++
Text-based puzzle adventure where technology and magic share a world
92% positive
53 reviews
Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2021
Pro football management sim with drafting and custom playbooks
58% positive
53 reviews
Sakura Bunny Girls
Fantasy visual novel about a guard and superpowered bunny girls
87% positive
53 reviews
The Reeve
A medieval management game where decisions determine your town's survival
85% positive
53 reviews
The Seabed's Shining Star
A visual novel about a shrine maiden and a fallen star
98% positive
Free
Demo Samurai of Hyuga Book 2
Text-based samurai fantasy with troubled romances, spirits, and demons
88% positive
52 reviews
Amulet Zero 零物语 - Optimize
A 2D puzzle RPG about friendship on an isolated island
85% positive
52 reviews
Demo Bad Faith
Psychological horror visual novel about punishment in an isolated community
92% positive
52 reviews
Film Studio Manager
Film studio management simulation focused on the business of moviemaking
40% positive
Free
Hollywood Mogul 4
Text-based studio management about making movies and series in Hollywood
73% positive
52 reviews
Ark: The Shadow Of Terra
Fantasy visual novel following the Doctor across looping timelines
98% positive
Free
Sakura Alien
Romance visual novel about a student and a runaway alien princess
78% positive
51 reviews
Demo Sainthood
Time-management adventure about serving an island community and pursuing sainthood
92% positive
51 reviews
自在逍遥：风起 Tales of TianYuan Dynasty
Martial arts fantasy RPG with skills you can combine
67% positive
51 reviews
The happiness of maggots
A branching visual novel beginning at an after-work drinking party
90% positive
51 reviews
Demo Ghost Simulator
Text-based horror RPG about haunting a family and uncovering your death
85% positive
40 reviews
Demo Stellifier - an otome game inspired by older idols
Choice-driven otome visual novel about older idols making a comeback
79% positive
39 reviews
Australian Football Coach 2023-24
Australian rules management simulation with custom leagues and local multiplayer
87% positive
38 reviews
英雄之旅
Single-player idle RPG about battling monsters and upgrading loot
51% positive
35 reviews
DesperaDrops
Choice-driven otome visual novel about romance, crime, and escape
88% positive
34 reviews
Demo Werewolves 3: Evolution's End
Text-based werewolf RPG where choices shape a four-way conflict
97% positive
33 reviews
Real Anime Situation! DT
Anime-style romantic comedy visual novel about repeatedly crushed love flags
90% positive
31 reviews
Demo The Soul Stone War 2
Text-based fantasy RPG about powers, allies, and a lost companion
90% positive
30 reviews