Choice of the Pirate (2016)

Developer: Choice of Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 107 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

You read and make rapid-fire decisions in a lively text-based swashbuckler that feels like commanding your own pirate adventure.

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What players say

Players describe a well-written pirate adventure that is fun but short, often finished in one sitting. It offers meaningful choices with multiple endings and good replay value, though some reported choices lead to no consequence.

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