Best Text-Based Games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated text-based games.

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Monster Loves You! Live the life of a Monster, from birth to elderhood and beyond, making decisions that affect the world of Monsters and Humans. Solve problems. Meet animals and interesting people. Get to know them. Eat them. Make your own story!

Price -96% 0.41€
Rating 7.5
Release 18 Mar 2013
Hacker Evolution Hacker Evolution is a hacking simulation game, featuring unparalleled graphics and features. You play the role of a former intelligence agent, specializing in computer security. When a chain of events sets off worldwide, leaving critical service disabled, you assume the role a computer hacker to find out what happened and attempt to stop...

Price -67% 0.99€
Rating 6.6
Release 14 Sep 2010
Uplink Uplink lets you play as a freelance hacker tackling risky contracts for corporations. Break into systems, steal data, sabotage rivals, and upgrade your gear. Support factions or go rogue in this immersive, strategy-driven hacking simulation game where your choices shape the outcome.

Price -91% 1.08€
Rating 8.7
Release 23 Aug 2006

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Rating 8.2

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Rating 9.2

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Rating 9.2

150 players

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Rating 7.3

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Rating 8.6