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Fallen London is where the writers of Baldur's Gate 3, Dishonored and Stellaris come to let their hair down
Fallen London, a text-based RPG from Failbetter Games, serves as a creative outlet for writers behind major titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Stellaris, and Destiny. The game's 'Exceptional Stories' allow these writers, both AAA and indie, to explore diverse and often dark themes in a richly detailed, choice-driven world.
Game of the Week – At just $18, Nighthawks is what Steam Decks were made for
Nighthawks is highlighted as a 'Game of the Week' for its suitability on the Steam Deck, offering a text-based vampire RPG experience perfect for handheld play. The game features special settings for smaller screens, a compelling narrative, and multiple endings, all available for under $20.
Nighthawks is a vampire RPG that delivers what Bloodlines 2 failed to accomplish in its first 5 minutes
Nighthawks is a text-based vampire RPG that successfully captures the depth and intrigue that Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 failed to deliver. Developed by The Curiosity Engine and published by Wadjet Eye Games, the game features a robust stats system, engaging characters, and a compelling noir narrative set in the city of Cradlebridge. The reviewer praises its weighty decisions, stellar voice acting, and engaging gameplay loop, highlighting it as a superior experience to its predecessor.
Nighthawks review
Nighthawks is a well-written vampire RPG that blends text-based gameplay with detective and horror elements. Developed by The Curiosity Engine and published by Wadjet Eye, the game offers a unique narrative experience where vampires are known to exist. Despite some minor pacing issues with time limits, the game is praised for its engaging writing, compelling sidequests, and its ability to deconstruct vampire tropes.
The Life Of A Stoner - Free Online Browser Game
The Life Of A Stoner is a free, offline browser-based simulation game where players manage a character named Happy who buys and sells weed. The gameplay involves managing health, sobriety, and heat from law enforcement, alongside a career system at McWeederz and a combat system against street thugs. The game features AI-generated characters and locations, with a satirical and dark comedy tone.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Fumes, Battle for Embolia, and Enarian Online
This article rounds up three lesser-known MMOs: Fumes, an early access car combat game adding co-op; Battle for Embolia, an indie MMORPG with fast-paced combat and unique classes; and Enarian Online, a text-based action RPG blending classic MUD elements with modern ARPG progression. Fumes and Battle for Embolia are set to launch new features or early access in July.
A 2004 MUD themed around Tron just surged past 100,000 concurrent players
TORN, a text-based online RPG themed around the film Tron and originally released in 2004, has recently surpassed 100,000 concurrent players. Game founder Joe Chedburn attributes this surge to infrastructure improvements, advertising, and community growth, noting a significant increase from just over 48,000 players in January 2024.
The World’s Biggest Text-Based MMO, TORN, Surpasses 100,000 Daily Active Players After 22 Years At The Top
The text-based crime RPG TORN has surpassed 100,000 daily active players, a first in its 22-year history. This milestone, achieved through infrastructure optimization and expanded advertising, more than doubles the player count from January 2024. Founder Joe Chedburn expressed his long-held dream of reaching this figure, highlighting the game's continued success as a community-driven experience.
Jujutsu Kaisen Incremental codes (March 2026) for free rerolls
Jujutsu Kaisen Incremental, a text-based RPG on Roblox inspired by the anime, has released new promo codes for March 2026. These codes offer free rerolls for character techniques and traits, allowing players to customize their development without spending Robux. The article lists active codes and provides instructions on how to redeem them within the game.
