Non-Linear Text Quests (2018)

Developer: NLB project
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 48 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A collection of text-driven stories where you read choices and decide your path, feeling like a digital choose-your-own-adventure book.

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What players say

A free collection of short Russian CYOA-style stories, essentially visual novels. Players split on whether it qualifies as a game, and some find the translation poor. A few call the nonlinear choices underwhelming, and the achievements can fail to unlock.

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