10 Great Modern Text-Based Games

80 Days: Based on the classic novel Around the World in 80 Days, this interactive choice-making game incorporates the text-based genre into a story that many people are familiar with and enjoy.

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A Dark Room: A Dark Room is a post-apocalyptic adventure in which the protagonist must rely on their wits, brains, and a bit of luck to survive on the now-desolate planet.

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Baba Is You: This experience, which puts a slightly different spin on text-based puzzle games, actually uses the text to solve the puzzles.

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Device 6: Device 6 is a fantastic experience with fantastic designs, gripping stories, and just enough puzzle-solving to keep any detective happy.

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Disco Elysium: Despite some excellent voice acting, Disco Elysium appears to be the future of text-based video games.

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Doki Doki Literature Club: There's no better time to discuss Doki Doki Literature Club, a popular visual novel despite the limited reach of most games in this genre.

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Lifeline: Every decision made by the player will have an effect on the outcome of the story and could mean the difference between disaster and success.

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Magium: Magium is a fantastic text-based adventure game inspired by Dungeons and Dragons that is constantly being updated with new chapters and elements.

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The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles: The titles featured strong writing and compelling narratives.

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Unmemory: This text-based puzzle game is playable on both mobile devices and desktop computers.

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