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
1,297 games on PC, with requirements, reviews and prices.
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Anxiety Puppy
A visual novel where anxiety takes the shape of a puppy
96% positive
166 reviews
Haunted House 2
A horror adventure about a security guard helping vengeful spirits
86% positive
165 reviews
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Kyofu Yawa: Scary Stories at Night
A psychological horror visual novel linking two late-night ghost stories
96% positive
165 reviews
铁道少女:梦想轨迹 2.0 Railway To Dream
A text adventure about becoming a high-speed train driver
93% positive
164 reviews
Orwell's Animal Farm
A text-based political adventure about animals governing their own farm
76% positive
164 reviews
古代人生 Ancient Life
A text-based life simulator following families across generations in ancient China
49% positive
164 reviews
The Neverland of the Mountain and Sea
A visual novel about quiet life on a nearly deserted Earth
96% positive
163 reviews
Love's Sweet Garnish 2
A café romance visual novel sequel with new character routes
96% positive
163 reviews
咫尺遥心-Proof of existence
A short visual novel centered on romance between women
93% positive
163 reviews
Door Game Deluxe
A short, satirical RPG where you play as a door
96% positive
Free
Sisyphe's Backspace
Text-only interactive fiction about romance and words left unsaid
96% positive
Free
Demo MetaHuman Inc.
Text-based RPG about running a corporation that sells superpowers
91% positive
160 reviews
Zarya-1: Mystery on the Moon
Text-based sci-fi horror about guiding astronauts through a lunar mystery
89% positive
160 reviews
The Kotonoha Sisters and the Legend of Lysant Island
A 2.5D action RPG with turn-based battles and timed counterattacks
94% positive
160 reviews
Shine Within
Top-down adventure about solving puzzles and helping corrupted spirit monsters
91% positive
Free
Whisper Books
A visual novel combining Chinese and Viking fantasy stories
83% positive
Free
Lagoon Lounge 2 : The Secret Roommate
A visual novel about beastmen and a mysterious new roommate
98% positive
160 reviews
Spider Land
Post-apocalyptic visual novel about a scavenger freed from moral restraints
93% positive
Free
Assetflip attorney
A courtroom visual novel where murder trials spiral into absurdity
95% positive
Free
Sunflower Pie
Psychological horror visual novel with a single correct choice
82% positive
Free
Demo Mecha Ace
Text-based sci-fi adventure about piloting mechs through a civil war
87% positive
158 reviews
Demo Grim Quest - Old School RPG
Turn-based dark fantasy dungeon crawler with sanity to manage
91% positive
158 reviews
Demo Psy High
Text-based teen mystery about psychic powers and high school secrets
80% positive
157 reviews
浮生箓 Floating Life
Interactive fiction with fantasy stories and a visual story editor
59% positive
157 reviews