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Games like Non-Linear Text Quests

If Non-Linear Text Quests is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Adventurous Four, Return of Red Riding Hood Enhanced Edition and The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Non-Linear Text Quests: Non-Linear Text Quests is a bundle of text games of various genres. Here you can find interactive stories with branching plots and text-only versions of classic Point & Click quests, where you can communicate with different characters, use your inventory and combine items in various locations.

2018IndieAdventureFree to playWindows · Linuxby NLB project
Non-Linear Text Quests — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Non-Linear Text Quests also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. The Adventurous Four

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Non-Linear Text Quests fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Non-Linear Text Quests.

    "The Adventurous Four" is a sequel to our "Wild Island Quest" visual novel, which was published a few years ago. In this game-book you'll have to go on a journey full of dangers and adventures. The main characters are all good friends, ready to overcome difficulties to save each other in this quest.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual0.79 USDSteam ↗
  2. Return of Red Riding Hood Enhanced Edition

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Non-Linear Text Quests fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Non-Linear Text Quests.

    This visual novel is a collection of alternative realities. How events would turn out and how they end will depend on your choices. Visit wolf's den and solve his secret, or try to tame the wild beast. Eat a pasty with mushrooms and experience something new, or feed it to the old lady, because it's her favorite filling.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Non-Linear Text Quests fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Non-Linear Text Quests.

    The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves is an adventure visual novel about the heroic feats of the intrepid warrior Ragnar. Now you can become the famed adventurer Ragnar and bravely seek out all-new original adventures in this exciting game. Delve into the mysteries of the caves and discover what lies in waiting below.

    2017IndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Jewel of Monostructure

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Non-Linear Text Quests fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Non-Linear Text Quests.

    Sanator: The Jewel of Monostructure is a dark fantasy visual novel that combines deep lore with exciting adventures. Who is behind the mysterious thefts and why are the gates of the Monostructure open again? Take control of Richard Murdock, the plague doctor, and find the answer.

    2021IndieAdventure2.03 USDSteam ↗
  5. The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Non-Linear Text Quests fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Non-Linear Text Quests.

    Experience the Myth of Frankenstein through the innocent eyes of his creature. Make decisions and change people's view that you will meet on your way. Now, the myth is in your hands, so how are you going to end it?

    2019IndieAdventureCasual15.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Wanderlust: Travel Stories

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Non-Linear Text Quests fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Non-Linear Text Quests.

    Wanderlust: Travel Stories is a bridge between literature and gaming. Step into the shoes of modern travelers—explore their desires, hopes and fears, and shape how their stories unfold. Make this journey your own.

    2019IndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. AI Dungeon

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Non-Linear Text Quests fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Non-Linear Text Quests.

    An AI-powered text-based RPG like you've never played before. Write stories, interact with realistic characters, and experience virtually infinite worlds and genres. Escape to alternate universes where you direct the action and anything is possible!

    2022ActionAdventureRPGDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Heart of the Forest

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Non-Linear Text Quests fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Non-Linear Text Quests.

    Explore the myths and monsters of Europe’s last primeval wilderness. Play as Maia, who arrives at the ancient Białowieża Forest looking to explore her family history. Discover Rage in an adventure game inspired by the experience of the legendary tabletop roleplaying game Werewolf: The Apocalypse.

    2020IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDSteam ↗

More from NLB project

Other recommendable Steam games by NLB project, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Wild Island Quest

    WHY THIS

    Another title from NLB project, the studio behind Non-Linear Text Quests. Shares Indie and Adventure with Non-Linear Text Quests.

    In an endless air ocean of an alien world, small lonesome plots of land float above the abyss. But sometimes approach each other, and lands which have never met before, reveal their secrets.

    2015IndieAdventure0.59 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves

    WHY THIS

    Another title from NLB project, the studio behind Non-Linear Text Quests. Shares Indie and Adventure with Non-Linear Text Quests.

    The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves is an adventure visual novel about the heroic feats of the intrepid warrior Ragnar. Now you can become the famed adventurer Ragnar and bravely seek out all-new original adventures in this exciting game. Delve into the mysteries of the caves and discover what lies in waiting below.

    2017IndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Return of Red Riding Hood Enhanced Edition

    WHY THIS

    Another title from NLB project, the studio behind Non-Linear Text Quests. Shares Indie and Adventure with Non-Linear Text Quests.

    This visual novel is a collection of alternative realities. How events would turn out and how they end will depend on your choices. Visit wolf's den and solve his secret, or try to tame the wild beast. Eat a pasty with mushrooms and experience something new, or feed it to the old lady, because it's her favorite filling.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. The Adventurous Four

    WHY THIS

    Another title from NLB project, the studio behind Non-Linear Text Quests. Shares Indie and Adventure with Non-Linear Text Quests.

    "The Adventurous Four" is a sequel to our "Wild Island Quest" visual novel, which was published a few years ago. In this game-book you'll have to go on a journey full of dangers and adventures. The main characters are all good friends, ready to overcome difficulties to save each other in this quest.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual0.79 USDSteam ↗
  5. I Know Everything

    WHY THIS

    Another title from NLB project, the studio behind Non-Linear Text Quests. Shares Indie with Non-Linear Text Quests.

    In the fascinating quiz “I Know Everything” you can play against a computer player or a friend. You can test your erudition and will probably learn many interesting things from various fields, including mathematics, literature, cuisine, and astronomy.

    2019IndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Palladium: Adventure in Greece

    WHY THIS

    Another title from NLB project, the studio behind Non-Linear Text Quests. Shares Indie and Adventure with Non-Linear Text Quests.

    In this game you will play as an archaeologist who is driven by a desire to find an ancient artifact. The hero will travel to Greece to solve riddles and avoid hazardous traps. But he is not the only one who wishes to obtain the treasure. Two other adventurers also arrive at the forgotten island.

    2021IndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. I've Seen Everything

    WHY THIS

    Another title from NLB project, the studio behind Non-Linear Text Quests. Shares Indie with Non-Linear Text Quests.

    In the "I've Seen Everything" quiz, you will need to recognize what is being shown in the picture and choose the correct answer out of four options. There are several game modes: single-player mode with an AI, no opponent mode, and multiplayer mode (four players maximum).

    2022IndieCasual7.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Rarity Chase

    WHY THIS

    Another title from NLB project, the studio behind Non-Linear Text Quests.

    Rarity Chase is an adventure for board game fans. Quickly learn simple rules, roll the die and go in search of an ancient artifact. Find and wisely use resources and bonuses. Play alone against AI, with friends on the same computer or online.

    2023StrategyRPG7.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Non-Linear Text Quests

Is Non-Linear Text Quests free to play?
Yes — Non-Linear Text Quests is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
What games are most similar to Non-Linear Text Quests?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Non-Linear Text Quests are The Adventurous Four, Return of Red Riding Hood Enhanced Edition, The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves.
Who developed Non-Linear Text Quests?
Non-Linear Text Quests was developed by NLB project.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Non-Linear Text Quests.

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