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After 43 years, Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii is making a surprise sequel to his NES murder mystery game
A sequel to Yuji Horii's 1983 murder mystery game, The Portopia Serial Murder Case, has been announced with Horii supervising as executive director. The text-based detective game, set in 1980s Kobe, will feature new characters and a new string of murders. It is slated for a 2027 release on Nintendo Switch and PC, though English language support is not yet confirmed.
"You can never see outside of yourself": The House Before is a body horror game in which you are a house tunnelling through its own soul
The House Before is an upcoming body horror game from Gabriel Helfenstein and Fantasia Malware, described as a journey through architectural guts. It combines visual novel and text adventure elements with various minigames, including first-person maze and virtual pet mechanics. The game features a vaporwave-inspired aesthetic and is set to release in November on Steam and Itch.io.
The Demon Jar - A short horror based illustrated text adventure game for multiple systems such as Amiga, C64...
The Demon Jar, a retro-style illustrated text adventure game with a horror theme, has been released for multiple vintage systems including Amiga, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum. Developed by Alan Pemberton, the game features a Victorian-era setting and a sinister plot. It was built using the DAAD Ready adventure writing system and incorporates AI tools for graphics.
THE SECRET OF BARRON WOOD - A supernatural short story text adventure for multiple systems including Amiga, C64 and more!
Developer Alan Pemberton has released The Secret of Baron Wood, an atmospheric supernatural text adventure available on numerous classic 8-bit and 16-bit systems including Amiga, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum. The game is designed as a concise, single-sitting experience with logical puzzles, reminiscent of 1980s text adventures.
The Morning Star - A classic text adventure for many different retro systems by Dareint!
The new dark fantasy text adventure game, The Morning Star, has been released for classic retro systems including the Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad, Commodore 64, MSX, and ZX Spectrum. The game features text-driven exploration, illustrated backdrops, inventory management, and puzzle-solving, with a narrative focused on stopping the spread of the Void.
The Dreams in the Peacock House, a game that blends elements of classic text adventures, visual novels and point-and-click games, is now on Steam.
Harlequin Diver has announced the release of their narrative game, The Dreams in the Peacock House, on Steam for PC in June 2026. The game blends text adventure, visual novel, and point-and-click elements as players explore an old house to find mystic eyes and escape. It is described as a short experience, lasting around 1-2 hours.
Turns out you yearn for the return of PC Gamer's two favourite genres just as much as we do
A PC Gamer poll revealed that Real-time Strategy and Immersive Sims are the most desired comeback genres among players. Other popular choices included MMOs and point-and-click adventures, indicating a strong nostalgia for '90s and 2000s PC gaming staples. Despite past hopes, the RTS genre has struggled to regain its former glory, while immersive sims remain a niche but beloved category.
Quirk Incremental codes April 2026
This guide provides a list of active and expired codes for the Roblox text adventure game Quirk Incremental, which is based on My Hero Academia. The codes offer in-game currency, experience boosts, and cosmetic items like name changes and titles. Instructions on how to redeem these codes within the game are also included.
Hunt witches and question what's right in the murky but compassionate sounding WITCHHUNTER.exe
WITCHHUNTER.exe is a forthcoming text adventure game featuring pixel art where players assume the role of a priest investigating suspected witches in a rural town. The game explores themes of morality and the misuse of religion, inspired by historical witch trials and contemporary societal issues. Developed by Noah Dundas, it incorporates brutal tests, text-based combat, and choices that question the player's actions, though a release date has not yet been announced.
