TOP 100 TEXT-BASED ADVENTURE GAMES

Text-based adventure games are like a choose-your-own-adventure book, but without the pesky pages to turn. Instead, players navigate through a world driven entirely by text, making choices and watching as their actions unfold before them. It's like having your own personal narrator following you around, but instead of just describing what's happening, they add a whole lot of personality and humor to the mix. Players love text-based adventures because they allow for a level of immersion that just isn't possible with more graphical games. It's all about using your imagination and creating a mental image of the setting around you, with the narrative acting as your guide. If you're looking for some of the best text-based adventure games out there, you're in luck. This site has curated a well-picked list of top titles that will keep you entertained for hours on end. From classic adventures to newer releases, there's something for everyone. So get ready to flex your imagination and dive into a world of words!

#201	Acheton License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1980 Rating: 6/10
#202	Rebel Planet License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1986 Rating: 6/10
#203	Ballyhoo License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad Release: 1986 Rating: 6/10
#204	Kayleth License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1986 Rating: 6/10
#205	The Neverending Story License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1985 Rating: 6/10
#206	Mordon's Quest License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1985 Rating: 6/10
#207	Seas of Blood License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1985 Rating: 6/10
#208	Enchanter License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad Release: 1983 Rating: 6/10
#209	Infidel License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad Release: 1983 Rating: 6/10
#210	Sorcerer of Claymorgue Castle License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1984 Rating: 6/10
#211	The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai: Across the Eighth Dimension License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1984 Rating: 6/10
#212	Paradise License: n/a Platforms: PC, DS Release: 2006 Rating: 6/10
#213	LifeLine License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac, Android Release: 2003 Rating: 6/10
#214	Never Forget Me License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2017 Rating: 6/10
#215	Winter Wonderland License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 1986 Rating: 6/10
#216	Ghostwire: Tokyo - Prelude License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5 Release: 2022 Rating: 6/10
#217	Divine Slice of Life License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad Release: 2015 Rating: 6/10
#218	Sun Dogs License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 5.8/10
#219	The Charming Empire License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Android, PS Vita Release: 2017 Rating: 5.7/10
#220	ARTé: Mecenas® License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2016 Rating: 5.7/10
#221	dUpLicity ~Beyond the Lies~ License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Android Release: 2011 Rating: 5.7/10
#222	Choice of the Dragon License: commercial Platforms: Browser, iPhone / iPad, Android, PC, Mac Release: 2010 Rating: 5.5/10
#223	One Way To Die License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Android Release: 2015 Rating: 5.5/10
#224	Choice of the Vampire License: commercial Platforms: Browser, iPhone / iPad, Android, PC, Mac Release: 2010 Rating: 5.4/10
#225	Survive the Blackout License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2020 Rating: 5.4/10
#226	Pyramid of Doom License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1979 Rating: 5/10
#227	Puzzle Wishes License: n/a Platforms: PC, Android Release: 2017 Rating: 4.6/10
#228	Fighting Fantasy: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, DS Release: 2009 Rating: 4.4/10
#229	Tell Me Everything License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2018 Rating: 4.4/10
#230	The Last Survey License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch Release: 2020 Rating: 4/10
#231	Of Love And Sorrow License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2016 Rating: 3.7/10
#232	Nightshade License: commercial Platforms: PS2, PC, Switch, PS Vita Release: 2019 Rating: 3.2/10
#233	Thaumistry: In Charm's Way License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Android, iPhone / iPad Release: 2017 Rating: 1/10
#234	Sordwin: The Evertree Saga License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2019 Rating: 1/10
#235	KIRO License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 1/10
#236	Cleansuit License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2017 Rating: 1/10
#237	How to Sing to Open Your Heart License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2019 Rating: 1/10
#238	one night, hot springs License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Android Release: 2018 Rating: 1/10
#239	Flexible Survival License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2010 Rating: n/a
#240	You Must be 18 or Older to Enter License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2016 Rating: n/a
#241	Ecchi Sketch: Draw Cute Girls Every Day! License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2017 Rating: n/a
#242	Obscene Medical Records of a Married Nurse License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2010 Rating: n/a
#243	LoveSick Darlings License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2024 Rating: n/a
#244	Bride for the Princess License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2020 Rating: n/a
#245	Faulty Apprentice License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: n/a
#246	The Underground King License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: n/a
#247	ARC License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: n/a
#248	Summit License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: n/a
#249	Beyond The Veil License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: n/a
#250	The Fifth Horseman License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: n/a
#251	Antumbra - Vile Shards (Mystery, Choices Matter, Choose Your Own Adventure) License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2024 Rating: n/a
#252	Powerless License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2018 Rating: n/a
#253	Game Director Story License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2022 Rating: n/a
#254	Shade License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2000 Rating: n/a
#255	Selene ~Apoptosis~ License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2023 Rating: n/a
#256	Kansei License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Android, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, PS5, XSX Release: 2018 Rating: n/a
#257	T-Rex Time Machine License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2017 Rating: n/a
#258	NOLA is Burning License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Mac, PC, Android Release: 2017 Rating: n/a
#259	Choice of the Rock Star License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Mac, PC, Android Release: 2017 Rating: n/a
#260	Pilgrimage License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2018 Rating: n/a
#261	Cryptozookeeper License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad Release: 2011 Rating: n/a
#262	Scary Tales License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1988 Rating: n/a
#263	Fallen Gods License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: n/a Rating: n/a
#264	To Burn in Memory (Anniversary Edition) License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2018 Rating: n/a
#265	Snow Light License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2014 Rating: n/a
#266	Legend of the Red Dragon License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1989 Rating: n/a
#267	Device 6 License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad Release: 2013 Rating: n/a
#268	Adventure 1 License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1982 Rating: n/a
#269	Classic Adventure License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1981 Rating: n/a
#270	Creature Venture License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1980 Rating: n/a
#271	Oregon License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1971 Rating: n/a
#272	Hamurabi License: n/a Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad Release: 1968 Rating: n/a
#273	The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy License: commercial Platforms: Browser, PC, Mac Release: 1984 Rating: n/a
#274	Sherlock License: commercial Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 1991 Rating: n/a
#275	Colossal Cave Adventure License: commercial Platforms: Android, Mac, PC Release: 1985 Rating: n/a
#276	Choice of the Vampire: The Fall of Memphis License: commercial Platforms: Browser, iPhone / iPad, Android, PC, Mac Release: 2013 Rating: n/a