Games Like A Mage Reborn

Your magic can change the world, but at what cost? Battle dragons, skyships, and evil Inquisitors, as you protect your homeland, conquer it, or destroy it forever!

Why similar: Text-Based 35.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 26.2%, RPG 20.6%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic match that focuses on mastering different schools of magic to solve problems and shape the world.

Become the Wielder of Soul Stone, an ancient artifact of untold power, and shape the fate of your world. Outrun the past so that you may have a future.

Why similar: RPG 24.2%, Text-Based 16.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.2%, Adventure 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 14%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a rich high-fantasy setting where your choices directly impact your magical growth and relationships.

They called you a hero; you call them fools. Use your telepathy romance old friends and fight new enemies as you become the greatest villain Los Diablos has ever known!

Why similar: Text-Based 34.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 24.4%, RPG 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similarly deep, emotionally complex narrative with significant branching paths and character-driven stakes.

An epic adventure in a land of monsters, traps and magic. Journey across the deadly Shamutanti Hills and through Kharé, Cityport of Thieves. Armed with your sword and over fifty spells with weird and wonderful effects, embark on a narrative adventure of a thousand choices where every one is remembered.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.4%, Interactive Fiction 17.5%, RPG 16.3%, Text-Based 13.4%, Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An innovative interactive adventure that features a robust magic system and a branching path structure.

Combat, romance, adventure, and of course—magic! Master four elements and take on fate itself in this epic, interactive fantasy tale! Six possible endings. Four hours for a single playthrough. Three love interests. Countless choices. Male or female? Leader or loner? Good or evil? What kind of mage will you be?

Why similar: RPG 29.2%, Text-Based 26.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.5%, Adventure 17.8%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic fantasy interactive fiction title that captures the spirit of a traditional tabletop quest.

No one mentioned saving the world at freshman orientation, but you still can’t decide if the worst part of college is the essays or the demons.

Why similar: RPG 58.2%, Adventure 33.9%, Indie 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines supernatural abilities with a strong focus on character development and social dynamics in a modern fantasy setting.

Write an archmage's autobiography in this 80-year 130,000-word interactive fiction! Play good or evil, man or woman, as you bring peace to the kingdom or take over the world with your sorcery. Brew potions, raise the dead, summon mythical beasts, control men's minds, and blast away your enemies.

Why similar: RPG 29.5%, Text-Based 25.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.8%, Adventure 17.2%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Directly focuses on the progression of a magic user from humble beginnings to legendary status.

Experience the freedom normally only found in a tabletop RPG. Empowered with magic, you will create your own story, and experience real consequences from the decisions you make. Will you be the world’s savior... or its destroyer? The choice is yours.

Why similar: Magic 30.8%, RPG 24.6%, Adventure 17.4%, Story Rich 12.3%, Fantasy 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends traditional RPG elements with a sandbox approach to magic and world exploration.

Explore an alternative medieval Europe in this low-fantasy epic adventure! How far are you willing to go to take back your stolen treasure?

Why similar: Text-Based 21.1%, Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.2%, RPG 18.4%, Casual 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers exceptionally detailed prose and world-building that rewards careful reading and strategic choices.

Defend your magical city from an enemy army in an epic fantasy game of swordfights, political maneuvering, and romance! Will you prove worthy of your crown?

Why similar: RPG 22%, Text-Based 21.7%, Interactive Fiction 21.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.4%, Fantasy 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-stakes political and magical conflict where your decisions determine the fate of a kingdom.

Wage a war of gunpowder and magic! As a gentleman-officer of the Royal Dragoons, will you sacrifice your fortune? Your honour? Your men? Your own life?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 35.8%, RPG 24.2%, Text-Based 22%, Adventure 14.8%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: While military-focused, it shares the same high-quality branching narrative structure and intense consequence-driven gameplay.

As commander of a squadron of cavalry, what will you sacrifice to win the war of gunpowder and magic? Fight for power, riches, love, or glory!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.6%, Text-Based 23.2%, RPG 20.4%, Adventure 13%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the high-stakes political and military narrative of its predecessor with even greater player agency.

Step into the shoes of an ancient mutant and get thrown into the modern, mortal world. Learn what you can about your past as you don the mask of a villain!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.4%, Interactive Fiction 24.7%, RPG 21.8%, Text-Based 17.5%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the discovery and mastery of unique powers within a compelling, choice-driven narrative.

Lead the revolt against a bloodthirsty empire! You grew up under the iron fist of the Hegemony. Now is your chance to end their blood-fueled magic, as you forge a ragtag outlaw band into a rebel army.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 30.2%, Text-Based 29.6%, RPG 22.8%, Adventure 13.9%, Indie 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a gritty, high-stakes rebellion narrative where every choice carries significant weight.

Become the greatest hero or villain that the world has ever seen! Balance the challenges of a normal life, while fighting evil... or wreak havoc yourself.

Why similar: RPG 38.3%, Text-Based 33.2%, Adventure 23.4%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Allows for extensive customization of powers and abilities, mirroring the progression feel of a mage's journey.

In this interactive tale of love and war, be the force of reason that your kingdom needs, or perpetuate its reputation as a force of destruction. Find love and weave friendships, or cast it all away for the sake of retribution.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Text-Based 21.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.5%, RPG 10.8%, Magic 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A character-driven fantasy tale that balances political maneuvering with personal growth.

Academagia, the greatest of the ancient schools for wizards. Build the legend of your mage with thousands of options, emergent storytelling and endless replayability. The definitive version of the magical life simulator is at last on Steam!

Why similar: RPG 23.7%, Text-Based 23.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.1%, Adventure 12%, Magic 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly deep simulation of life at a magic academy, perfect for those who enjoy the 'mage' theme.

Attend a magic school, learn spells, and explore a folklore-rich Transylvania in this hand-crafted narrative adventure.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 31.9%, Magic 22.4%, Adventure 13.5%, Fantasy 11.8%, Casual 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends visual novel elements with a magic-school setting, offering a fresh perspective on the genre.

With the power to freeze time, you can ransack a casino, rescue a celebrity, or cheat death itself! A thrilling interactive sci-fi novel.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.5%, RPG 24.1%, Text-Based 22.9%, Interactive Fiction 22.3%, Indie 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique time-manipulation mechanic to drive its choice-based narrative and character growth.

D'arc is a sixteen-year-old Mage to be. A sinister plot threatens his initiation and risks plunging the land of Iginor into conflict and chaos. Choose from four classes and train in the Elemental arts. Master a unique range of spells to solve puzzles, battle monsters, and confront the ultimate evil.

Why similar: RPG 40.6%, Adventure 28%, Magic 17.4%, Fantasy 8.8%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that captures the feeling of a young mage learning to control elemental powers.

Battle demons and undead attorneys, and win souls to pay back your student loans! At the elite demonic-law firm of Varkath Nebuchadnezzar Stone, you'll depose a fallen god, find romance, and maybe even make partner, if you don't lose your own soul first.

Why similar: Text-Based 33.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 31.5%, RPG 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Indie 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a unique take on magic and law in a dark, imaginative fantasy world.

You’re a werewolf. You’re in a city, infested with witches, hunters, ghosts, and vampires. That’s how this story starts. You decide how it ends.

Why similar: Text-Based 27.5%, Interactive Fiction 22.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.8%, RPG 18.8%, Casual 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Explores supernatural themes with a dark, atmospheric tone that complements the magic-focused narrative.

Are you worthy of the throne? Or do your siblings deserve it more than you do? What kind of heir will you be?

Why similar: Text-Based 20.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.3%, Interactive Fiction 19.9%, RPG 19.5%, Casual 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on royal intrigue and high-fantasy storytelling with a strong emphasis on character relationships.

As the CEO of a corporation that sells superpowers to the highest bidder, you'll harness dark magic and travel through time to inflate your stock prices!

Why similar: Text-Based 45.1%, RPG 27.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.7%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a modern, corporate-fantasy spin on the choice-based genre with a focus on power and influence.

Become the vagabond you always knew you were. Rely on your blade and wits, for little else will save you amidst the cold and unforgiving North! Retrace the steps of your past and rekindle a love once lost. Or try your best to snuff it out—either way, it’s going to burn.

Why similar: Text-Based 47.5%, RPG 28.9%, Adventure 19.3%, Indie 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a high-action, choice-heavy narrative that keeps the player engaged through its fast-paced storytelling.

Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction.

Why similar: Text-Based 32.3%, RPG 19.2%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.5%, Adventure 8.2%

Seize the throne in the age of King Arthur! Lead an army of Britons against the darkest of enemies in this epic interactive medieval fantasy novel.

Why similar: Text-Based 42.1%, RPG 32.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.8%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: A mythological fantasy epic that allows players to shape the legend of King Arthur through their choices.

Climb to the very top of the class at your exclusive private school for socialites! Will you study hard, find a perfect match, or embrace scandal?

Why similar: RPG 24.7%, Text-Based 23.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.4%, Adventure 16.1%, Casual 13.9%

Embark on a journey of a fledgling mage. Start with nothing. Improve yourself, develop your skills through a vast tree, unlock upgrades, learn spells, gather resources, and craft unique items. Your progress never stops – it continues even while you're offline.

Why similar: Casual 23.9%, RPG 22.1%, Text-Based 21.3%, Magic 20.6%, Fantasy 7.5%

Prove that you and your dragon have what it takes to race with the pro's, and you will rule the land, sea and skies!

Why similar: RPG 55.1%, Adventure 37%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fantasy elements with a unique progression system that feels rewarding for fans of magic-themed adventures.

An epic open-world narrative adventure through a world of monsters, traps and magic. Explore two intermeshed worlds, past and present, and create your own unique story where every decision you make is remembered. Survive, and defeat the Seven Serpents - if you can!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 26.9%, RPG 19.4%, Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Adventure 11.9%, Magic 10.3%

An epic adventure through an open world of monsters, traps and magic. Infiltrate the Fortress of Sorcerers, and create your own unique story where every decision you make is remembered, no matter how small. Cheat death, uncover ancient mysteries, and recover the Crown of Kings - if you can.

Why similar: RPG 40.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 32.4%, Adventure 22%, Indie 5.1%

An incremental RPG where you reincarnate through lifetimes, mastering professions, unlocking skills, and exploring mystical realms.

Why similar: RPG 33.7%, Magic 21.7%, Adventure 17%, Fantasy 15%, Story Rich 11.7%

Can your steam-powered inventions save the ancient Library of Alexandria? Will you sacrifice the library to protect the city? Or the future king instead?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.9%, Text-Based 22.5%, RPG 20.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Adventure 14.5%

Ready your sword, pack your provisions and prepare to embark upon quests in which YOU are the hero! Choose what happens at every turn of the page with Fighting Fantasy Classics – text-based roleplaying adventures remastered.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23%, Text-Based 21.2%, Interactive Fiction 20.8%, RPG 14.2%, Fantasy 7.3%

Interactive teen supernatural mystery! You and your friends have developed magical psychic powers. Solve the case, save your school, find a date for prom!

Why similar: Text-Based 33%, RPG 22.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.8%, Interactive Fiction 19.9%, Indie 3.1%

Magic Research is a text-based incremental game about Magic. You are the headmaster of a newly-created institution of Magic. Will you be able to lead your school to win the prestigious Tournament of Magic?

Why similar: Text-Based 38.6%, Magic 22.2%, RPG 15.9%, Fantasy 11.8%, Adventure 9.6%

For Sommerlund and the Kai! Lone Wolf is back with an exclusive storyline, stunning graphics and a deep combat system. Make meaningful choices and carve your own path.

Why similar: RPG 33.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 27.9%, Adventure 17.2%, Fantasy 10.3%, Story Rich 7.4%

BEL/S is an Elemental Firewall: a fire elemental bound with C++ code to protect a network of people and places. She can learn things, develop relationships, and even gain sapience. Or she can burn everything with fire. It's up to you.

Why similar: Text-Based 33.7%, RPG 26%, Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Adventure 15.3%, Indie 4.4%

In a world filled with magic and riddled with war, you find yourself playing an important role. A life of spellcraft, politics and intrigue awaits you. Will you use your powers to unify the land and its people? Or shall you use them for your own personal gain and amusement, no matter the cost?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 32%, Magic 20.4%, RPG 18%, Fantasy 12.3%, Adventure 12.1%

Design your own wizard to attend a magical school. Learn spells, explore dungeons, make friends, and find a date for the May Day Ball. But be careful, everyone has secrets - including you!

Why similar: RPG 48.1%, Adventure 26%, Magic 11.5%, Fantasy 8.7%, Indie 5.6%

Just One Line is a fantasy RPG gamebook-like indie game heavily focused on choices and their consequences in which you may compete with other players in an interactive leaderboard. Create different Adventurers and embark on epic quests, unlocking new content for your next playthroughs or create and share your own adventures with the...

Why similar: Text-Based 30.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 29.4%, RPG 17.9%, Adventure 8.5%, Casual 6.8%

Lead an ancient and crumbling noble house in a rich gunpowder fantasy setting. Lie, bribe, and conspire to secure power and prestige – or to save a doomed kingdom from itself.

Why similar: Text-Based 27.1%, RPG 20.9%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.1%, Casual 10.8%

Outwit your professors at superpower school! Ace your exams, date classmates, and bring down the nation’s most wanted villains to earn your degree.

Why similar: Text-Based 41.3%, RPG 29%, Choose Your Own Adventure 25.4%, Indie 4.3%

An idle/incremental RPG where you're an Archmage of a wizard guild. Your skills bolster the frontlines and the supply lines. Every skill multiplies the others, and it all keeps running while you're away.

Why similar: RPG 47.6%, Casual 22.8%, Magic 18.5%, Fantasy 9.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

A fully text-based single-player RPG inspired by classic MUDs. Step through portals into hand-authored and generated realms that scale to your character. Hunt loot, craft and enhance equipment, level multiple classes, and create your own adventures in the Portal Workshop.

Why similar: Text-Based 53.3%, RPG 27.7%, Adventure 14.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%, Indie 2.1%

You wake up at the bottom of the ocean, surrounded by your broken memories. Reclaim and compile your magic or drown in a sea of dreams.

Why similar: Text-Based 27.5%, RPG 21.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Adventure 12.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%

Choose a path to adventure! Will you sneak into the dragon's lair, or challenge the beast openly? Will you fight for vengeance or for glory? Will you be tempted by elven romance? Will you be buried underground forever? Relive classic 1980s fantasy in this remastered gamebook.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 43.3%, Magic 19%, Fantasy 14.8%, Casual 10.9%, Adventure 8.4%

Take back your throne from demon-summoning usurpers in this 145,000-word interactive fantasy novel! Will your prince or princess choose to be good or evil?

Why similar: Text-Based 34.8%, RPG 33.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 27.1%, Indie 4.7%

A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.4%, Text-Based 21.2%, RPG 17.4%, Story Rich 6.9%

Search for a ruthless assassin in this Gamebook Adventure where YOU control the story!

Why similar: RPG 39.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 31.5%, Adventure 24.2%, Indie 4.6%

Befriend misfit deities and make a life for yourself in the Underworld! Can you escape your arranged marriage to the King? Do you want to?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.3%, Interactive Fiction 23.4%, Text-Based 22.4%, RPG 15.7%, Adventure 7.9%

Huge, old-school, indie fantasy role-playing adventure. Features an epic story and tactical, turn-based combat. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for 100s of magical artifacts, and use dozens of magical abilities. Many different endings. Will you save your people or betray them? It's up to you.

Why similar: RPG 50.7%, Adventure 23%, Fantasy 10.4%, Story Rich 8.2%, Indie 5.9%

Steam-powered mechs meet forbidden sorcery in this interactive steampunk novel, inspired by Sherlock Holmes, Dracula, Jekyll & Hyde, and Jack the Ripper!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 32.5%, Text-Based 26%, RPG 22.7%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Indie 3.3%

Create your own epic saga of survival, mythology and diplomacy! Rule your clan, make strategic decisions that affect the game world, win battles and expand your influence in this unique mix of RPG, strategy and story-telling.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.4%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, RPG 17.6%, Text-Based 17.6%, Adventure 9%

Alice Through the Fey Realm is an enchanting isometric narrative adventure that puts you into the shoes of Alice. A compelling adventure unfolds as you awaken in the mysterious Fey Realm and embark on a quest to discover the key to your journey home.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 24.4%, RPG 19.5%, Adventure 12.3%, Magic 9.7%

Play the role of a young alchemist apprentice who is unwillingly bound to an illegal spirit. Suddenly drawn into a war between humanity and magic, they must join a group of unlikely heroes to escape their own doom, hopefully saving the world along the way.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 39.5%, Text-Based 28.8%, RPG 18.7%, Fantasy 7.5%, Story Rich 5.5%

A brutally challenging puzzle novel RPG. Reincarnate as a dark lord, plan your path, and conquer the world. *NOT a passive idle game*

Why similar: Text-Based 40%, RPG 24.1%, Magic 13.5%, Adventure 10.2%, Fantasy 8.7%

Plunge into court politics and change the course of history, or pursue a love affair that rocks the kingdom to its foundations!

Why similar: Text-Based 25.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.8%, Interactive Fiction 19.8%, RPG 17.9%, Adventure 10.9%

You are the Monarch. Choose between diplomacy and tyranny. Romance allies or enemies. Your decisions define your rule and the fate of those closest to you in this character-driven interactive tale.

Why similar: Text-Based 22%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 19.8%, RPG 10.2%, Magic 7.5%