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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. 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 interactive fiction games.
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751
236
53
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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. 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 interactive fiction games.
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538
116
19
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3. 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 #3 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
8.7
28,260
3,636
18
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4. 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 multiple endings game. Released on November 21st 2024 has received 7,156 reviews of which 7,119 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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7,119
37
3
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5. 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 3,204 reviews of which 3,165 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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3,165
39
3
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
8.9
529
22
3
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7. 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. Released on October 10th 2022 has received 1,514 reviews of which 1,425 were positive and 89 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
8.9
1,425
89
2
players
8. 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 vampires, otome and female protagonist game. Released on July 15th 2022 has received 468 reviews of which 441 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
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441
27
2
players
9. 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 1,651 reviews of which 1,482 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
8.6
1,482
169
2
players
10. 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. 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 #10 spot among the most played interactive fiction games.
8.3
1,627
238
2
players
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