Best Interactive Fiction 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 interactive fiction games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free interactive fiction games are available at the bottom of the page.
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ICY: Frostbite Edition
ICY: Frostbite Edition is a narrative-driven post-apocalyptic survival RPG set in a new Ice Age. Create your character, lead your family, make difficult choices, and try to survive in a frozen world.
Pyre
Pyre is a party-based RPG from the creators of Bastion and Transistor. Lead your band of exiles to freedom through a series of mystical competitions in the Campaign, or challenge a friend to a fast-paced ritual showdown in the head-to-head Versus Mode.
The Letter - Horror Visual Novel
When seven people fall prey to a vicious curse, they will discover that horror rests not from the shadows lurking about, but within themselves. To what ends will one go in order to survive?
Crimson Gray
John is a young man suffering from severe depression. As he loses his sense of purpose in life, he begins to see the world in unfocused gray. Just when he begins to lose all hope, John meets a girl... a very special girl.
All You Can Eat
Meet a modern hero of our times, a man so lazy he decided to quit his job and just spend his life inside an All-you-can-eat diner. As years go by, his freeloading nature becomes legend, but then a tragedy occurs - the diner is about to close down! Will he settle down and get a regular job? Never!!!
The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker
YOU are a psychiatrist, trying to solve a murder whilst treating the unusual patients of the recently deceased Doctor Dekker. Type a question - patients reply in full screen video and have questions for you too but be careful what you say. Your words determine their eventual fates, and your own!
Old Man's Journey
Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.
Late Shift
Late Shift is a high stakes FMV crime thriller. Forced into a brutal London heist, your choices matter in this interactive cinematic experience with adaptable storylines that lead to one of seven conclusions. Your decisions are you.
Demonheart
Discover the secrets of the witches and demons in this dark fantasy romance game, featuring a female protagonist whose personality is completely up to the player thanks to extensive dialog choices.
Hotel Anatolia
What would you do if the hotel you checked in for the night turned into a death trap? Hotel Anatolia is a short, terrifying horror game which is about a man trying to run away from his past.
Darkarta: A Broken Heart's Quest Collector's Edition
Haunted by strange curses from her orphanage days, Mary never knew the story of her dark past until that day. Enter the enchanted 'Netherworld' where your destiny was written in blood and which whispers of true love. A multi-award winner epic adventure game! Rated by many as their all time favorite!
Stories Untold
Stories Untold is a compilation tape of four experimental adventures, including a remaster of the original hit episode “The House Abandon”.
Open Sorcery
BEL/S is an Elemental Firewall: a fire elemental bound with C++ code to protect a network of people and places. She can learn things, develop relationships, and even gain sapience. Or she can burn everything with fire. It's up to you.
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: 'Dear Esther...' - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.
A House of Many Doors
Explore the House, a parasite dimension that steals from other worlds, in a train that scuttles on mechanical legs.
A Normal Lost Phone
A Normal Lost Phone is a game about exploring the intimacy of an unknown person whose phone was found by the player.
Sally Face - Episode One
Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.
Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo
A eulogy for happiness, and a lament for connection that never was.
One Night Stand
After a night of fun, passion, and one too many drinks, you wake up the next morning to find a complete stranger lying naked beside you in bed. What do you do?
Lost in Secular Love
A Otome game about romancing monks?! All the romanceable characters are monks?! Sweet yet seductive! The untainted body and soul that only you can touch… PS: The game is set in an alternate history with an alternate religion.
Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You
Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.
Along the Edge
Along the Edge is a visual novel set in the European countryside, where your choices impact the main character's personality and appearance.
Most played interactive fiction games on Steam
Take a look at the top interactive fiction games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series
The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series is a choices matter, story rich and interactive fiction game developed and published by Skybound Games. Released on October 29th 2020 has received 31,041 reviews of which 29,969 were positive and 1,072 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played interactive fiction game, thanks to its 1,070 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. 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 9,266 reviews of which 8,658 were positive and 608 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 321 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among interactive fiction games based on player count.
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3. Until Then
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late. Until Then is a visual novel, pixel graphics and emotional game developed by Polychroma Games and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on June 25th 2024 has received 9,868 reviews of which 9,622 were positive and 246 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 114 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among interactive fiction games based on player count.
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4. 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 NOexistenceN of you AND me is a visual novel, psychological horror and multiple endings game developed by Fontainebleau and published by Nino Games. Released on December 15th 2024 has received 6,585 reviews of which 6,180 were positive and 405 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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5. Killer Frequency
Killer Frequency is a first-person horror puzzle game set in 1987, that puts you in the role of a late-night radio talk show host in small town America whose callers are being stalked by a mysterious killer. Killer Frequency is a adventure, horror and puzzle game developed and published by Team17. Released on June 01st 2023 has received 4,458 reviews of which 4,185 were positive and 273 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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4,185
273
58
players
6. The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria-
The latest installment in the popular story-driven Kiseki RPG series is here! The 20th-anniversary title, The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria-, where the epic story of the continent of Zemuria takes a dramatic turn, is now available on Steam®! The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria- is a rpg, jrpg and interactive fiction game developed by Nihon Falcom and published by Clouded Leopard Entertainment. Released on January 22nd 2025 has received 674 reviews of which 536 were positive and 138 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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7. Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning
Join Hank and Larry, two small defenseless animals, as they manipulate their way through the zombie apocalypse. Meet various characters and get them to scavenge for you while guiding them to "safety." Make life-or-death decisions, bargain, manage inventory, trade, and gamble. Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning is a point & click, choices matter and story rich game developed by Entertainment Forge and published by GrabTheGames. Released on June 08th 2018 has received 773 reviews of which 631 were positive and 142 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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8. The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty
Trek across ancient China in a dark, boundary-pushing visual novel inspired by traditional Chinese art with modern animation. Escort four girls to the prosperous city of Luoyang in a branching narrative with themes of revenge, cannibalism, involuntary servitude, and more on a redemptive journey. The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty is a visual novel, historical and multiple endings game developed by 零创游戏(ZerocreationGame) and published by 零创游戏(ZerocreationGame) and 2P Games. Released on April 22nd 2024 has received 52,780 reviews of which 50,859 were positive and 1,921 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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9. Caravan SandWitch
Embark on a journey across vast landscapes in Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure. Caravan SandWitch is a exploration, adventure and singleplayer game developed by Studio Plane Toast and published by Dear Villagers. Released on September 12th 2024 has received 1,925 reviews of which 1,758 were positive and 167 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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10. Storyteller
Storyteller is an award-winning puzzle game about building stories. Start with a title, settings and characters and create a story that fits the story’s description. Play with stories of love, intrigue, crime, monsters, betrayal, and more! Storyteller is a puzzle, interactive fiction and point & click game developed by Daniel Benmergui and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on March 23rd 2023 has received 7,411 reviews of which 6,518 were positive and 893 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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Best deals on interactive fiction games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of interactive fiction games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted interactive fiction games.
1. Where the Water Tastes Like Wine
Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is a Narrative-Adventure game about traveling, sharing stories, and surviving manifest destiny. Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is a adventure, indie and story rich game developed by Dim Bulb Games and Serenity Forge and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on February 28th 2018 has received 1,613 reviews of which 1,227 were positive and 386 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for interactive fiction category.
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19.99€
0.37€
2. Killer Frequency
Killer Frequency is a first-person horror puzzle game set in 1987, that puts you in the role of a late-night radio talk show host in small town America whose callers are being stalked by a mysterious killer. Killer Frequency is a adventure, horror and puzzle game developed and published by Team17. Released on June 01st 2023 has received 4,458 reviews of which 4,185 were positive and 273 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in interactive fiction games.
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24.99€
0.66€
3. Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
Gods. Romance. Murder. Musical Numbers?! Play as Grace in a world where Greek Gods live in hiding among us. Change your fate as you draw friends, foes & lovers into song using your powers of musical persuasion to unravel the mystery of the Last Muse's death. Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical is a interactive fiction, story rich and choices matter game developed by Summerfall Studios and published by Humble Games. Released on August 09th 2023 has received 3,338 reviews of which 3,080 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in interactive fiction games.
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29.99€
0.76€
4. 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 1,001 reviews of which 828 were positive and 173 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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20.99€
0.49€
5. Fall of Porcupine
A pidgeon-doctor in a small town. A broken healthcare system. A heartfelt narrative game. Fall of Porcupine tells an emotional story about a young doctor who struggles to find his place. Accompany Finley in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine. Fall of Porcupine is a story rich, atmospheric and indie game developed by Critical Rabbit and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on June 15th 2023 has received 587 reviews of which 455 were positive and 132 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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0.52€
6. Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York
Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York is a narrative experience set in the rich universe of Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition. It presents the struggle for power between two vampiric factions - the Camarilla and the Anarchs - bathed in the night lights of the Big Apple. Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York is a visual novel, indie and vampire game developed by Draw Distance and published by Dear Villagers. Released on December 11th 2019 has received 2,879 reviews of which 2,124 were positive and 755 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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0.52€
7. Mutazione
A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama? Mutazione is a relaxing, story rich and atmospheric game developed by Die Gute Fabrik and published by Akupara Games. Released on September 19th 2019 has received 1,214 reviews of which 1,157 were positive and 57 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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0.69€
8. 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 8,619 reviews of which 7,790 were positive and 829 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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19.99€
0.62€
9. Omen Exitio: Plague
Investigate a paranormal disease that threatens to eradicate humanity in this unsettling Lovecraftian adventure, inspired by the choose-your-own-adventure gamebooks of the 80s and 90s. Your choices will determine the story, your character’s destiny… and the future of humanity. Omen Exitio: Plague is a lovecraftian, indie and interactive fiction game developed by Tiny Bull Studios and published by Tiny Bull Studios and 2P Games. Released on March 05th 2018 has received 597 reviews of which 512 were positive and 85 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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9.99€
0.38€
10. Neo Cab
A visual novel about emotional survival in an automated world. Play as Lina, the last human cab driver. It’s your first night driving the lonely streets of Los Ojos, and your best friend has just disappeared. Stay on the road. Stay on the search. Stay human. Neo Cab is a visual novel, cyberpunk and interactive fiction game developed by Chance Agency and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on October 03rd 2019 has received 2,511 reviews of which 2,037 were positive and 474 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for interactive fiction games.
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14.79€
0.45€
Free interactive fiction games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play interactive fiction games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play interactive fiction games.
1. cyberpunkdreams
2090s America, torn apart by war and corporate greed. A lone traveller stands outside the gates of Cincinnati, greatest of the border cities. How far will you go to make it to the top? How far will you go to fulfil your mission? cyberpunkdreams is a cyberpunk, rpg and interactive fiction game developed and published by Late Night Games. Released on May 14th 2021 has received 987 reviews of which 751 were positive and 236 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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2. my eyes deceive
Set over the course of roughly a week, you play as a young girl who has been living in a shelter all her life. The outside world is infected with a deadly disease. Society is in chaos. Fortunately, your papa is protecting you. my eyes deceive is a rpg, interactive fiction and 3d game developed and published by nouhidev. Released on February 03rd 2024 has received 654 reviews of which 538 were positive and 116 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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3. Shiina Taki's Decameron
Shiina Taki's Decameron is a doujin interactive fiction based on anime「BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!」. The story concentrates on Shiina Taki, the drummer and song writer of MyGO!!!!! and her fight against fate till the last breath. Shiina Taki's Decameron is a anime, interactive fiction and drama game developed and published by 面影桥花见同好会. Released on November 21st 2024 has received 5,445 reviews of which 5,422 were positive and 23 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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4. Bloody Painter Dating Sim
You have unfortunately been captured by a serial killer, and you must increase your chances of survival within seven days. Your choices will determine how he treats you and the outcome of your relationship. What will your final relationship with him be...? Bloody Painter Dating Sim is a rpg, dating sim and visual novel game developed and published by DeluCat Productions. Released on October 10th 2024 has received 947 reviews of which 879 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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5. Deathless Death
In the quiet of conscience and shadows of sin, four souls find themselves entwined in crimes involving a woman. In this narrative puzzle game, you don the sacred robe of a priest, hear the confessions of sinners, uncover secrets, seek the truth behind their crimes and deliver the final judgment. Deathless Death is a visual novel, interactive fiction and cinematic game developed by Dream Delivery Center and published by GCORES PUBLISHING. Released on November 13th 2024 has received 654 reviews of which 492 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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6. 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 choose your own adventure, visual novel and interactive fiction game developed by Anta and published by Neoclassic Games. Released on October 10th 2022 has received 1,264 reviews of which 1,196 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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7. Draw
Welcome to the world of Draw, a 2D sidescroller and visual novel! Armed with nothing but a pencil, play as “Stickman” as you explore a brand-new world. Solve puzzles by drawing into the game, meet new friends while dodging scribble monsters, and make memories that’ll never be erased! Draw is a rpg, action rpg and action-adventure game developed and published by Draw Games Developers. Released on October 06th 2023 has received 551 reviews of which 529 were positive and 22 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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8. A Date in the Park
A short and mysterious free point and click adventure game, inspired by the feeling of oddness in an everyday situation. A Date in the Park is a exploration, point & click and horror game developed and published by Cloak and Dagger Games. Released on July 19th 2016 has received 1,865 reviews of which 1,627 were positive and 238 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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9. A Taste of the Past
What do you do when you lose someone you love? A Taste of the Past is an emotional sidescroller about reconnecting with your Chinese culture while navigating a train to the afterlife. Featuring a wholesome story, cooking minigames, and hope. A Taste of the Past is a adventure, interactive fiction and visual novel game developed and published by Sondering Studio. Released on March 11th 2022 has received 1,699 reviews of which 1,662 were positive and 37 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 interactive fiction games on Steam.
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37
2
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10. Ballads at Midnight
When a sarcastic bard is arrested and exiled to an abandoned castle, she expected to be at the mercy of a hungry, blood-thirsty vampire. She soon discovers that the vampire, Lucius, is not starving: he is gravely bored. She may just survive on borrowed time, one ballad each midnight. Ballads at Midnight is a free to play, otome and vampire game developed by Synstoria and published by Abiding Bridge. Released on July 15th 2022 has received 415 reviews of which 392 were positive and 23 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free interactive fiction games on Steam.
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