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Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play interactive fiction games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on September 08th 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play interactive fiction games on Steam.
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1. The Red Pearls Of Borneo
A detective noir puzzle deduction game. Explore a non-linear timeline as a clairvoyant investigator in 1941 Borneo. Jump between time and locations to uncover motives and discover what truly happened in the Goodwill tobacco plantation that fateful night on the eve of the WW2 Japanese invasion. The Red Pearls Of Borneo is a adventure, puzzle and detective game. Released on March 27th 2026 has received 4,308 reviews of which 4,132 were positive and 176 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
9.2
4,132
176
56
players
2. Control, I'm Not Coming Back
Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a short and emotional narrative game about a lost astronaut searching for a reason to keep going forward while facing the emptiness of space. Inspired by the Hopecore aesthetic, it’s a story about positivism, friendship and our human connection with Voyager 1. Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a story rich, walking simulator and space game. Released on May 29th 2026 has received 5,928 reviews of which 5,816 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
9.5
5,816
112
36
players
3. 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. 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 #3 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
7.3
751
236
31
players
4. The Thief, the Witch, the Toad, and the Mushroom.
A fable from your childhood. Don't you remember it? The Thief, the Witch, the Toad, and the Mushroom. is a choose your own adventure, interactive fiction and visual novel game. Released on March 22nd 2024 has received 563 reviews of which 562 were positive and 1 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
9.2
562
1
19
players
5. Jackpot Crash Course
In a game show starring only criminals, you must gamble against rival players to prove yourself worthy of being pardoned for your wrong deeds— But is the show really about proving your innocence? Jackpot Crash Course is a death game visual novel about crime, luck and spectacle. Jackpot Crash Course is a visual novel, story rich and choices matter game. Released on May 08th 2026 has received 391 reviews of which 389 were positive and 2 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
9.1
389
2
18
players
6. Emily is Away
Emily is Away is an interactive story. Create a screenname and choose your path through the branching narrative. Emily is Away is a story rich, singleplayer and choices matter game. Released on November 20th 2015 has received 31,896 reviews of which 28,260 were positive and 3,636 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
8.7
28,260
3,636
9
players
7. 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 dating sim, visual novel and rpg game. Released on October 10th 2024 has received 1,763 reviews of which 1,581 were positive and 182 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
8.6
1,581
182
6
players
8. Tiny Shadows Interwoven Hearts
Programmer Lin Mo is tired of his monotonous life. One day, he meets a mysterious girl at a café who hides many secrets. As lies and true feelings intertwine, can this chance encounter save him from his numb existence? A visual novel filled with "love and hope". Tiny Shadows Interwoven Hearts is a rpg, adventure and dating sim game. Released on November 06th 2025 has received 3,676 reviews of which 3,630 were positive and 46 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.
9.5
3,630
46
5
players
9. 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. 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 #9 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
8.9
529
22
5
players
10. 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. 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 #10 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
7.8
538
116
4
players
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