Interactive Fiction
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Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination – This Job Might Break You
Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination, a narrative-driven horror experience blending choose-your-own-adventure storytelling with puzzles and RPG elements, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for £12.49. Developed by Finnegan Motors and published by Dolores Entertainment, the game challenges players to make difficult choices that branch the narrative, leading to hundreds of possible routes and multiple endings within the unsettling corporate world of SMYRNACORP.
Murder Meet Cute selected as InterfaceX26 World Premiere main feature
Murder Meet Cute has been selected as a World Premiere main feature for InterfaceX26, a week-long Steam sale and livestream event running from April 27 to May 4. The interactive fiction game, developed by Kitico, LABORARE, and Crybaby Studios, will be highlighted during a live showcase on May 2, hosted by GameSpot's Kurt Indovina and Lucy James. InterfaceX26 aims to bring more visibility to 'Fake OS' genre games.
Higurashi Interactive Chat Experience Launches April 17 with Onikakushi-hen
SoulStudio is launching an interactive chat experience based on the Higurashi visual novel series on its SoulChat platform starting April 17, 2026. The first installment, Onikakushi-hen, will feature interactive chat versions of characters Rena, Keiichi, and Mion, with subsequent chapters releasing through 2028. Different access passes will be available, including options for extended interaction or character-specific experiences.
Lead the Rat Outcasts in ‘Celsius Strays’
COWCAT and Patch Works Interactive have announced Celsius Strays, a gritty sci-fi visual novel inspired by Japanese adventure VNs. Players will lead a group of rat outcasts in a survival scenario, managing their colony and making impactful choices. A limited-time demo is available on Steam, featuring full accessibility for blind users.
OMEA: Unprecedented Freedom of Choice
AImmersive Inc. has announced OMEA, a new narrative gaming platform that uses proprietary Narrative Intelligence AI to create player-driven adventures. Players interact through natural language, with the AI tracking all choices and consequences to generate unique, persistent stories. OMEA is available for free on OMEA.ai and will be released on Steam, the App Store, and Google Play.
Psychological Horror Experience About Becoming a Nuclear Missile, BRAINSHELL Demo, releases Today on Steam
The psychological horror game BRAINSHELL, which puts players inside a nuclear missile, has released its demo today on Steam. Developed by the Finnish BRAINSHELL Team, the game features experimental mouse-only controls, a story set in 1963 during the nuclear arms race, and visuals inspired by early PlayStation games.
Book excerpt: The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope
This excerpt discusses the evolution of game writing and narrative design, highlighting how the industry has moved from a peripheral role to a central focus. It emphasizes the diverse approaches and craft involved in modern game storytelling, drawing from various artistic disciplines and featuring contributions from a wide range of industry professionals.
