Choose Non-Linear Text Quests
Choose Non-Linear Text Quests if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Non-Linear Text Quests launched in 2018.
Non-Linear Text Quests vs Throw Me in the River
Non-Linear Text Quests and Throw Me in the River both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. Non-Linear Text Quests (2018) is 2 years older than Throw Me in the River (2020). Throw Me in the River scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Non-Linear Text Quests (81% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Throw Me in the River
Choose Throw Me in the River if you want a Casual experience. Throw Me in the River launched in 2020.
Both Non-Linear Text Quests and Throw Me in the River sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Non-Linear Text Quests |  Throw Me in the River | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81% positive (21 reviews) | 88.9% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NLB project | Side Group |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Non-Linear Text Quests (2018) is 2 years older than Throw Me in the River (2020).
- Throw Me in the River scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Non-Linear Text Quests (81% positive).
- Non-Linear Text Quests is free; Throw Me in the River is paid (2.99 USD).
Non-Linear Text Quests vs Throw Me in the River — FAQ
- Should I play Non-Linear Text Quests or Throw Me in the River first?
- If you want chronology, Non-Linear Text Quests (2018) came out before Throw Me in the River (2020). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Non-Linear Text Quests and Throw Me in the River similar?
- They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Is Non-Linear Text Quests free?
- Yes — Non-Linear Text Quests is a free-to-play Steam title. Throw Me in the River is paid (2.99 USD).