Best Choose Your Own Adventure games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated choose your own adventure games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free choose your own adventure games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Monster Prom 4: Monster Con
Can you find love at the nerdiest convention ever? "Monster Con" goes back to the multiplayer dating sim formula: go through absurd and funny situations as you find love among six sexy monsters! Who will you romance? The mimic who cosplays? The idol clown? Or the eldritch cutie? (There's also Liam)
Beholder: Conductor
A Beholder series spin-off. Become a conductor of the Determination Bringer train: monitor passengers, report incidents, and carry out important Ministry assignments — whose level of secrecy depends only on your loyalty. And remember: mission success is very important to you!
Love Curse: Find Your Soulmate
Love Curse is a GL visual novel. You’ve fallen under a curse, and the only way to break it is to find your soulmate! The clock is ticking… Will you find true love? And what secrets will you uncover along the way?
Medieval Blacksmith
Medieval Blacksmith is a blacksmithing simulation set in a magical medieval world. Play as a blacksmith with no past, craft legendary weapons from daggers to spears, and forge your path to becoming the world’s greatest. Dive into a story filled with adventure and endless creative possibilities!
Hollywood Animal
Make movies, even if someone has to die. Take the helm of a major Hollywood studio at the dawn of sound cinema, and guide it through decades of creative achievements and glamor, debauchery and dark deeds, tough choices and unpleasant compromises.
Sultan's Game
The Sultan commands you to play a cruel game. Each week you draw a card, and have to complete its challenge within seven days. Forced to make dreadful choices to beat the Sultan’s Game and save your own life, you will have to find a way to survive not just the Game, but its consequences too.
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad
A story-driven action-adventure RPG, bringing the world of Westeros to life with remarkable detail and never-before seen scale
KAMITSUBAKI CITY REGENERATE
Answer the summons to the parallel world of "Kamitsubaki City" and meet a cast of colorful characters as you set out on a quest to save this city from the brink of destruction in this dark-fantasy sci-fi visual novel!
Saihate Station
An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.
The Test: Reality Check
The Test: Reality Check is one of multiple installments in an ongoing social experiment that can be classified as an atmospheric, psychological-simulation with horror elements. Dive deep into your own psyche to find answers to questions you've kept locked away, hidden from yourself for far too long.
The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game
The Backrooms: 1998 is a first-person found footage psychological horror survival game where it tells the story of a young teen after accidentally falling into the depths of The Backrooms in 1998. Roam freely, mark, explore and try unravel the story - however you are not alone. Don't scream.
Cabernet
Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become?
Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog
Survive the mystery that awaits the JFS Gun-Dog in deep space in this retro visual novel / graphic adventure.
Urban Myth Dissolution Center
Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!
Space Engineers 2
The ultimate space sandbox, reimagined. Unleash your creativity with powerful building tools, explore the mysterious Almagest system, and uncover its captivating story. Join the Early Access and shape the future of space engineering!
AI2U: With You 'Til The End
You wake up in a cute girl's home who's eager to keep you by her side! Engage with thematic stories, puzzles, and unique AI NPCs who'll go to any lengths to protect you—even when it means contradicting themselves. Bask in meet-cutes or brace for chaos if you try to escape.
The Shell Part III: Paradiso
The coiling chains of obsession that began with The Shell now threaten to strangle Detective Reiji Tokisaka in the third and final entry in the trilogy. As old friends and foes rise up for one last confrontation, can anyone break the cycle—and can Reiji's heart ever be set free?
Game of Fate 2: A Century's Promise
Transported back a century by fate, you find yourself in a legendary tale of vengeance. Amidst powerful enemies in a tumultuous era, your mission is to assist those around you. Experience this immersive epic from a first-person perspective—authentic, weighty, yet brimming with hope.
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
The Cabin Factory
Your job at the Cabin Factory is simple: inspect the cabins and decide on whether they’re haunted or not. If you do find any anomalies, get out…immediately.
Maid Cafe on Electric Street
Maid Cafe on Electric Street is a leisurely maid cafe adventure set in the otaku haven of Nipponbashi, Osaka.
Homicipher
Homicipher is a language deciphering and exploration ADV based on the concept of "romance with horror men." The protagonist, who has wandered into another world, interacts with non-human beings to decipher their language while striving to escape.
Game of Fate: Chasing Through Time
Immerse yourself in the first-person perspective, cross time and space, solve bizarre cases, save innocent victims, and catch a mysterious killer! You will solve murders, uphold justice, and also gain love. Are you ready? Play the "Game of Fate" that crosses time and space, life and death!Most played choose your own adventure games on Steam
Take a look at the top choose your own adventure games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Sultan's Game
The Sultan commands you to play a cruel game. Each week you draw a card, and have to complete its challenge within seven days. Forced to make dreadful choices to beat the Sultan’s Game and save your own life, you will have to find a way to survive not just the Game, but its consequences too. Sultan's Game is a rpg, simulation and tabletop game developed by Double Cross and published by 2P Games. Released on March 30th 2025 has received 16,683 reviews of which 15,618 were positive and 1,065 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played choose your own adventure game, thanks to its 2,819 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.1
15,618
1,065
2,819
players
2. Out of Ore
A casual heavy equipment experience. Mine ore, Move dirt, Build and repair. Out of Ore is a simulation, sandbox and farming sim game developed and published by North Modding Company AB. Released on October 31st 2022 has received 2,288 reviews of which 2,007 were positive and 281 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 878 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among choose your own adventure games based on player count.
8.4
2,007
281
878
players
3. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad
A story-driven action-adventure RPG, bringing the world of Westeros to life with remarkable detail and never-before seen scale Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is a early access, online co-op and multiplayer game developed by Netmarble Neo and published by Netmarble. Released on March 26th 2025 has received 963 reviews of which 612 were positive and 351 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. While seeing 265 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among choose your own adventure games based on player count.
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612
351
265
players
4. 60 Seconds! Reatomized
The post-apocalyptic dark comedy is back - remastered and even more radioactive than before! Scavenge supplies, rescue your family, and stay alive in your fallout shelter. Make difficult decisions, hunt mutant roaches... and maybe survive. Or not. 60 Seconds! Reatomized is a 2d, choose your own adventure and dark humor game developed and published by Robot Gentleman. Released on July 25th 2019 has received 16,633 reviews of which 15,686 were positive and 947 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 194 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
9.2
15,686
947
194
players
5. Suzerain
Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead? Suzerain is a visual novel, choose your own adventure and political sim game developed and published by Torpor Games. Released on December 04th 2020 has received 9,001 reviews of which 8,418 were positive and 583 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 149 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
9.1
8,418
583
149
players
6. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut is a visual novel, choices matter and psychological horror game developed by Black Tabby Games and published by Black Tabby Games and Serenity Forge. Released on October 23rd 2023 has received 23,088 reviews of which 22,416 were positive and 672 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 147 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
9.5
22,416
672
147
players
7. The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding. The Henry Stickmin Collection is a funny, multiple endings and choose your own adventure game developed by PuffballsUnited and published by Innersloth. Released on August 07th 2020 has received 50,116 reviews of which 49,446 were positive and 670 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 141 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
9.7
49,446
670
141
players
8. Until Dawn™
Rebuilt and enhanced for PC – Until Dawn invites you to relive the nightmare, and immerse yourself in a gripping slasher horror where every decision can make the difference between life and death. Until Dawn™ is a horror, choices matter and adventure game developed by Ballistic Moon and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on October 04th 2024 has received 2,721 reviews of which 2,183 were positive and 538 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
7.7
2,183
538
99
players
9. Romance Club - Stories I Play
Immerse yourself in romantic visual stories where you control what happens! Romance Club - Stories I Play is a visual novel, simulation and romance game developed and published by Your Story Interactive. Released on October 13th 2023 has received 816 reviews of which 653 were positive and 163 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
7.6
653
163
89
players
10. THE LONGING
An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days. THE LONGING is a point & click, walking simulator and choose your own adventure game developed by Studio Seufz and published by Application Systems Heidelberg. Released on March 05th 2020 has received 6,693 reviews of which 6,179 were positive and 514 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
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6,179
514
85
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Best deals on choose your own adventure games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of choose your own adventure games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted choose your own adventure games.
1. The Red Lantern
The Red Lantern is a narrative, dog sledding game about survival. You play as the Musher who, along with her team of 5 sled dogs, must find her way home. Care for your dogs, discover their stories, and learn how to navigate the unknowns of the Alaskan wilderness and prepare for your new life. The Red Lantern is a exploration, dog and choose your own adventure game developed by Timberline Studio and published by Kepler Interactive. Released on December 08th 2021 has received 967 reviews of which 800 were positive and 167 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for choose your own adventure category.
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800
167
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
2. Twin Mirror
The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost? Twin Mirror is a choose your own adventure, choices matter and interactive fiction game developed and published by DON'T NOD. Released on December 01st 2021 has received 1,254 reviews of which 964 were positive and 290 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in choose your own adventure games.
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964
290
-94%
29.00€
1.74€
3. Mediterranea Inferno
Explore the inner demons of three childhood friends on a summer retreat. Unearth secrets, fears and obsessions as you help them reconnect and rediscover themselves. A mature and treacherous visual novel from the creator of Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star. Mediterranea Inferno is a lgbtq+, choose your own adventure and visual novel game developed by Eyeguys and Lorenzo Redaelli and published by Santa Ragione. Released on August 24th 2023 has received 414 reviews of which 341 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in choose your own adventure games.
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341
73
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
4. The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide! The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a choices matter, story rich and rpg game developed by Sever and published by 101XP. Released on March 04th 2021 has received 8,468 reviews of which 7,659 were positive and 809 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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7,659
809
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20.00€
2.00€
5. Joe Dever's Lone Wolf HD Remastered
For Sommerlund and the Kai! Lone Wolf is back with an exclusive storyline, stunning graphics and a deep combat system. Make meaningful choices and carve your own path. Joe Dever's Lone Wolf HD Remastered is a rpg, adventure and indie game developed by Reply Game Studios and published by 505 Games. Released on November 27th 2014 has received 794 reviews of which 596 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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198
-90%
14.99€
1.49€
6. Ambition: A Minuet in Power
18th century Paris - a city of love, lies and revolution. You are a woman of fashion trying to survive the political turmoil. Date a cast of unforgettable characters. Amass the wealth and respect you deserve. Engage in gossip that can alter the course of history, or lead you to the guillotine. Ambition: A Minuet in Power is a dating sim, visual novel and choose your own adventure game developed by Joy Manufacturing Co. and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on August 18th 2021 has received 381 reviews of which 324 were positive and 57 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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324
57
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19.93€
2.99€
7. For the People
For the People is a mix of a political management sim and a visual novel, putting players in the shoes of an idealistic young state official tasked with shaping the future of a communist factory town. Will the party provide for the people, or are the people just cogs in its machine?.. For the People is a choose your own adventure, visual novel and political sim game developed by Brezg Studio and published by 101XP. Released on August 13th 2020 has received 732 reviews of which 548 were positive and 184 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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15.00€
2.40€
8. The Expanse: A Telltale Series
Take on the role of Camina Drummer and explore the dangerous, uncharted edges of the Belt. From scavenging wrecked ships in a zero-g environment, to combating fearsome pirates, you make the difficult choices in this latest Telltale adventure. All five episodes playable at launch! The Expanse: A Telltale Series is a rpg, adventure and choose your own adventure game developed by Deck Nine and published by Telltale. Released on November 20th 2023 has received 1,845 reviews of which 1,446 were positive and 399 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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1,446
399
-83%
24.00€
4.08€
9. Way of the Samurai 4
Way of the Samurai 4 takes place in the humble port town of Amihama during the mid 19th Century, several years after the arrival of the “black ships” from the West ended Japan’s long history of cultural isolation. Way of the Samurai 4 is a action, jrpg and choose your own adventure game developed by ACQUIRE Corp. and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on July 23rd 2015 has received 1,869 reviews of which 1,484 were positive and 385 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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1,484
385
-80%
22.99€
4.59€
10. Way of the Samurai 3
Honour, sacrifice, betrayal… Your choices make you who you are. How will history remember you? Choose your friends and enemies carefully in a game where every decision has far-reaching consequences, and where finishing the game is just the beginning of your journey… Way of the Samurai 3 is a action, open world and jrpg game developed by ACQUIRE Corp. and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 23rd 2016 has received 680 reviews of which 544 were positive and 136 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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544
136
-80%
19.99€
3.99€
Free choose your own adventure games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play choose your own adventure games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play choose your own adventure games.
1. Romance Club - Stories I Play
Immerse yourself in romantic visual stories where you control what happens! Romance Club - Stories I Play is a visual novel, simulation and romance game developed and published by Your Story Interactive. Released on October 13th 2023 has received 816 reviews of which 653 were positive and 163 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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653
163
89
players
2. Plasma
Plasma is a pure engineering sandbox. Use advanced visual programming and robotics tools to create anything you can imagine. Plasma is a simulation, sandbox and 3d game developed by Dry Cactus and Licorice ehf and published by Dry Licorice. Released on September 13th 2023 has received 855 reviews of which 761 were positive and 94 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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3. Pyroworks
Pyroworks is a free-to-play online multiplayer game containing fireworks from real-life companies from all over the globe. You can choose to make your own show, cause destruction and chaos or simulate new years. Don't miss out on playing with your friends - the most fun part. Pyroworks is a sandbox, choose your own adventure and simulation game developed and published by Deepest Inertia Studio. Released on September 08th 2023 has received 1,532 reviews of which 1,408 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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124
8
players
4. one night, hot springs
Haru is invited by her old friend Manami to spend a night at the hot springs. All Haru wants to do is enjoy the hot springs like everyone else, but she doesn't want to cause any trouble... one night, hot springs is a lgbtq+, visual novel and female protagonist game developed and published by npckc. Released on August 30th 2018 has received 2,868 reviews of which 2,739 were positive and 129 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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2,739
129
2
players
5. Trapped with Jester
An unusual horror-themed Visual Novel about waking up in a carriage with a stranger… Whatever could go wrong? Trapped with Jester is a visual novel, otome and psychological horror game developed by Anta and published by Neoclassic Games. Released on October 10th 2022 has received 1,234 reviews of which 1,168 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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1,168
66
2
players
6. Fighting Fantasy Classics
Ready your sword, pack your provisions and prepare to embark upon quests in which YOU are the hero! Choose what happens at every turn of the page with Fighting Fantasy Classics – text-based roleplaying adventures remastered. Fighting Fantasy Classics is a choose your own adventure, rpg and interactive fiction game developed and published by Tin Man Games. Released on June 05th 2018 has received 316 reviews of which 253 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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253
63
2
players
7. Mitoza
It's not a game, it's a toy. Explore all cycles and prepare yourself to accept the inevitable effects of Mitoza. Mitoza is a free to play, surreal and choices matter game developed by Gal Mamalya and published by Second Maze. Released on March 05th 2021 has received 3,308 reviews of which 3,188 were positive and 120 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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3,188
120
1
players
8. MareQuest
MareQuest! A profound experience including Mare customization, procedurally generated mares, rng mare dialogue, and accurate mare friendship simulation! What more could you possibly want? MareQuest is a adventure, rpg and action roguelike game developed and published by ElectroKaplosion LLC. Released on December 01st 2022 has received 377 reviews of which 365 were positive and 12 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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365
12
1
players
9. The Test: Secrets of the Soul
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal things from deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to unlock "Secrets of the Soul..." The Test: Secrets of the Soul is a simulation, visual novel and choices matter game developed and published by Randumb Studios. Released on February 20th 2023 has received 1,460 reviews of which 1,431 were positive and 29 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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10. The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world where the gods are real. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice you make has a price to pay and consequence to it. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide! The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2 is a interactive fiction, choose your own adventure and diplomacy game developed by Sever and published by 101XP. Released on December 01st 2020 has received 2,029 reviews of which 1,956 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
9.2
1,956
73