Games Like I, the Forgotten One

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 22%, Text-Based 18.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18%, Medieval 13.9%, RPG 11%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similarly intense, choice-driven narrative where your decisions shape the life and tragic struggles of a protagonist in a rigid society.

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: Text-Based 34.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 31%, RPG 18.4%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same military leadership and rebellion themes, forcing you to manage resources and morale while fighting against overwhelming odds.

So you're a villain now? Let's see if you survive the experience.

Why similar: Text-Based 41.5%, RPG 18.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.7%, Casual 10.1%, Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, it features a deeply traumatized protagonist and explores the psychological consequences of past actions through branching dialogue.

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 37.3%, Text-Based 26%, RPG 19.8%, Adventure 13.1%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a definitive military simulation in text form, focusing on the tactical and political responsibilities of a cavalry officer.

Hardcore survival RPG with non-linear story that lets you play as a young medieval soldier who over the course of battles and adventures becomes the most formidable and respected knight of his era. Or, if he’s not lucky enough, perishes in the chaos of the Hundred Years' War.

Why similar: War 28.9%, Medieval 17%, Text-Based 17%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a dark, medieval atmosphere where every choice carries significant weight and often leads to brutal consequences.

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 28%, Text-Based 26.7%, RPG 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Adventure 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A direct sequel that continues the gritty, high-stakes military campaign with a heavy emphasis on command decisions and political fallout.

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 30.9%, Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.2%, RPG 16.5%, Casual 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This continuation of the Infinity series deepens the political and military simulation aspects, perfect for fans of the seed game's strategic depth.

Rule the land as you see fit, using alliances, intrigue or warfare to establish your House as a dominant force in the realm's politics.

Why similar: Text-Based 35.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.1%, Violent 16.4%, RPG 15.3%, Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It places you in the role of a ruler managing a kingdom, balancing military defense with the internal politics of your realm.

Stop a deadly plague in a medieval fantasy tale of swords and surgery! Unearth medical knowledge, prevent the town’s purge, or plot your own escape.

Why similar: Medieval 24%, Interactive Fiction 22.2%, Text-Based 21.7%, RPG 16.5%, Adventure 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a dark, atmospheric, and choice-heavy experience that mirrors the grim tone of the seed game.

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 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 19.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.2%, Medieval 14.8%, RPG 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: A strong focus on royal succession and political intrigue makes this a great match for those who enjoy the courtly drama of the seed game.

You are subordinate to the deranged dictator and must plan his doomed invasion in this text-based RPG / Visual Novel. Navigate the shark-filled waters of the Great Leader's presidential cabinet, try to save your family, and survive the purges in a world of power-hungry leaders and nuclear warfare.

Why similar: War 19.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Text-Based 14.5%, Psychological 13.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: This interactive fiction title focuses heavily on the chaos of war and the personal toll it takes on those involved.

Samurai of Hyuga is a brutal, heart-pounding interactive tale. Prepare to enter the land of silk and steel, where fantasy clashes against grim reality, and where the good guys don't always win in the end. It's a harsh world with tough choices at every turn. Good thing you're the toughest ronin around.

Why similar: Text-Based 27.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 24.6%, Interactive Fiction 20.9%, RPG 14.6%, Adventure 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a character-focused, intense narrative that balances personal trauma with high-stakes combat and decision-making.

Walk the path of a legendary mage, combining four different schools of magic to devastating effects.

Why similar: Text-Based 24.5%, Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.3%, RPG 14.1%, Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a highly emotional, character-driven narrative where your past and your choices define your standing in a volatile political landscape.

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: Text-Based 19.9%, Interactive Fiction 19%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.6%, War 15.5%, Medieval 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at political maneuvering and the personal pressures of being a royal in a kingdom on the brink of change.

Play as three intrepid paladins through a terrible war of succession to save a sinister medieval kingdom from political turmoil. Pick a side amongst noble families to choose the future monarch and crush those who stand in your way through board-shattering tactical card combat!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.5%, Medieval 25.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.5%, RPG 11.9%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A political thriller set in a fantasy world that emphasizes the consequences of your choices on the stability of the crown.

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: Text-Based 20.2%, RPG 20.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16%, Adventure 13%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a sprawling fantasy narrative where your relationships and tactical choices drive the outcome of a larger conflict.

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 40.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 26.6%, RPG 16.4%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, choice-driven narrative where your mastery of magic and political influence determines the fate of the world.

Dominate undead politics through cunning and violence! Will a missing Prince give you the opening to betray your sire and seize power?

Why similar: Text-Based 25%, RPG 19.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Adventure 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: While supernatural, it mirrors the seed game's focus on political intrigue, power struggles, and the heavy consequences of every decision.

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 40.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 27.6%, RPG 26.8%, Indie 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic choice-based RPG that focuses on reclaiming your birthright through military and political struggle.

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 36.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 30.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, RPG 12.9%, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, gritty narrative that explores the intersection of law, magic, and high-stakes decision-making.

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 48.1%, RPG 25.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A reimagining of Arthurian legend that allows you to shape the destiny of Britain through military and political choices.

Gather your allies to hunt the vampires that terrorize your town! Study their ways and exploit their rivalries, or you'll become a vampire yourself.

Why similar: Text-Based 28%, RPG 18.9%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Adventure 12%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a grounded, choice-heavy narrative that focuses on survival and social maneuvering in a hostile environment.

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 25.1%, Interactive Fiction 23.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.2%, RPG 15.2%, Casual 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a rich, immersive world where your choices define your character's personality and their impact on the story.

You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 34%, Interactive Fiction 32%, RPG 12.2%, Story Rich 11.6%, Adventure 8.4%

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: Text-Based 18.9%, Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.9%, War 14.7%, RPG 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses specifically on the military defense of a city, requiring you to make difficult tactical and moral choices under pressure.

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: Text-Based 31.7%, RPG 24.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.7%, Adventure 15.9%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a traditional fantasy experience with a strong emphasis on character development and branching story paths.

Pilot and customize a giant iron war mech in this alternate medieval history! The Papacy, Caliphate, and the Mongols are at war, and they all have mechs.

Why similar: Text-Based 30.2%, RPG 19.1%, Adventure 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Medieval 11%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-infused military story that challenges you to lead troops and navigate complex political alliances.

The Last Oath is a short story based game about a knight that fell in battle fighting for their king. You find yourself with a final task to keep your oath to the king. Complete this task as you find out more about the world by interacting with the environment through text based dialogue.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 48.7%, Medieval 19%, Adventure 17.6%, Casual 13.6%, Indie 0.6%

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 32.3%, Text-Based 29.3%, RPG 17.7%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly atmospheric, character-driven experience that rewards careful decision-making and investigation.

Play a young peasant boy who becomes squire to a legendary knight. Travel the realm competing in jousts, archery, and melee competitions. Train hard in order to become a powerful knight and eventually compete in The Great Tournament to decide the fate of the realm in this medieval story.

Why similar: RPG 29.1%, Text-Based 26.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.7%, Adventure 19.2%, Indie 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the medieval military spirit, focusing on training, combat, and the path to becoming a legendary knight.

Ride out into the Old West as a U.S. marshal in the biggest interactive novel ever made! Confront outlaws, find romance, defy the elements, and craft an enduring legend as you uncover a conspiracy whose deadly web stretches from San Francisco to New York City.

Why similar: Text-Based 32.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 31.6%, RPG 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sprawling Western epic that forces you to balance your duties as a lawman with the political and moral complexities of the frontier.

Heads Will Roll: Downfall is a combination of a tactical role-playing game and visual novel, in which you will assume the role of a medieval soldier.

Why similar: War 27.2%, Text-Based 20.2%, Medieval 18.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.5%, RPG 8.7%

You decide how a civil war in the country of Izgub is supposed to end. Visual novel with strong themes of war, political violence and moral dilemma.

Why similar: War 39.8%, Interactive Fiction 31.3%, RPG 14.9%, Adventure 10%, Story Rich 3.9%

A visual novel/roguelike hybrid where a simple mission spirals into a cannibalistic odyssey. You'll struggle as a fragile human, blood-soaked knight, or flesh-devouring Forsaker. Devour or be devoured—yet your fate dangles by unseen strings. Choose: cling to this broken world... or forsake it.

Why similar: Medieval 35.8%, Interactive Fiction 29.1%, RPG 10.9%, Adventure 9.5%, Story Rich 8.5%

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: Interactive Fiction 27.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 27.5%, Text-Based 19.9%, RPG 17.2%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological narrative that explores themes of memory and identity, resonating with the internal struggle of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22%, Text-Based 20.7%, Medieval 20.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20%, RPG 8.3%

Lonely Knight is a story that immerses you in an epic adventure in the medieval era. Avenge your wife as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast-paced combat, castle sieges, and more.

Why similar: Medieval 59.6%, Adventure 29.9%, Combat 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Fabled Lands is a challenging old-school narrative RPG set in an open world. Complete quests, fight, trade goods and develop your character. Explore a vast land of adventure: travel across the war-torn kingdom, survive the plains of howling darkness, and escape the Court of Hidden Faces.

Why similar: Text-Based 29.2%, Interactive Fiction 24.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 24.4%, RPG 12%, Story Rich 7.2%

UNFORGOTTEN – a story-driven, non-linear visual novel, where you can immerse in the ethnic ambience of Northern myths and horrors. Can you solve the riddles of the past - without ever losing yourself in the present? Your fate is in your hands!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 39.7%, Adventure 18.5%, Story Rich 17.5%, Casual 15.8%, Indie 5.4%

Forsaken and betrayed by your own Order, fight back against the forces of a long-forgotten realm as you try to save existence from the evil of a usurper king in pursuit of what lies beyond immortality.

Why similar: Gore 33.2%, Violent 33%, Adventure 26%, Indie 7.8%

A surrealist text-based RPG. You will explore an island, solve puzzles, and fight enemies, all in your attempt to get the Dark Egg.

Why similar: Text-Based 27.7%, Interactive Fiction 24.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.6%, RPG 11%, Story Rich 6%

Crush someone's skull, Suffer from Hypothermia, Transcend your Mortal Frame, Find all 10 Endings. GET YOUR HOUSE BACK.

Why similar: Psychological 42.4%, Interactive Fiction 31.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 26.3%

Survive a mad Sultan's reign in this brutal resource management RPG. Draw a card every seven days and complete its challenge. Make dreadful choices to stay alive: will you die a loyal servant, become a kingslayer, or call down the gods' judgement?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 43.1%, RPG 22.3%, Adventure 14.6%, Story Rich 14.4%, Singleplayer 5.6%

Wander through an interactive nightmare set within the confines of a once-happy household. Piece together the mystery behind a harrowing series of events while struggling to survive encounters with an entity that relentlessly stands in the way of finding absolution.

Why similar: Gore 25.9%, Interactive Fiction 21.6%, Violent 21.3%, Adventure 14.2%, Story Rich 10.6%

You play as a young mercenary and travel from soul to soul to avenge your fiance and her family. While finding a way to change the flow of past events, you will encounter many obstacles and meet new allies. Will you be brave enough?

Why similar: RPG 70.3%, Adventure 22.3%, Indie 7.4%

The War of Crowns rages on. Knights and brigands run rampant throughout the land, sowing destruction. From your castle base, rise to become the lord who leads the battle against the forces of evil in this turn-based tactics and strategy game.

Why similar: Medieval 38.5%, RPG 27.3%, Violent 13.9%, Adventure 13%, Story Rich 4.3%

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 53.8%, RPG 23.9%, Adventure 17.3%, Indie 5%

Unforgiving storytelling adventure with dice rolls and turn-based management. Make the right choices and roll the dice to rally the monarchs to your medieval kingdom by diplomacy, war or deception.

Why similar: Medieval 45.7%, Text-Based 43.1%, Indie 9%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Parasite Black is a mature, dark fantasy RPG set in the world of Mirnos, where a deadly race known as the Demorai threatens everything. With your newfound "gift," you may hold the key to turning the tide of war and saving the realm from destruction.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.2%, Medieval 25.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.7%, RPG 11%, Adventure 6.8%

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: Text-Based 30.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 25%, RPG 24.4%, Adventure 15.4%, Indie 4.5%

Time travel, assassins and one magical gangster rabbit! The demon king threatens your kingdom and it's up to you, the prince, to find a suitable hero to fight it. Not an easy task, as it will require you to shed a lot of blood and maybe even die. But at least you will save everyone... right?

Why similar: Medieval 41.3%, Gore 17.1%, Violent 16.6%, Story Rich 12.1%, Casual 8.5%

You are The Fateweaver; an ancient beast of legendary status. It is your job to determine which way Fate will unravel as you dig deep into the psyche of those who beckon. Decide whether to help those who beg for your mercy, or invoke the wrath of the Gods upon those you deem unworthy of existence...

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 40.2%, Interactive Fiction 31.4%, RPG 16.5%, Story Rich 12%

You're gonna get yourself killed out here... There's monsters, bandits, and much, much worse roaming these lands... Do you really think you've got what it takes to survive? Or do you think you're cut out for much more than that... There's only one way to find out, and time is of the essence!

Why similar: Psychological 52.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 33.1%, RPG 14.3%

Dust and Salt is a text-based narrative adventure with a pinch of turn-based tactical battles which has you as the main hero leading your troops in a gritty, low-power, medieval fantasy world. You decide where to go and whom to form alliances with. Force your will with either diplomacy or through war.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.7%, RPG 21%, Medieval 14.6%, Adventure 14.2%, Story Rich 11.5%

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: Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.1%, Text-Based 17.9%, Medieval 16.9%, RPG 12.4%

Three ruthless kings have declared war on your lands!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 42.3%, Adventure 30.7%, Casual 22.2%, Indie 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Embark on an epic adventure to save the lands. Form a party by selecting 4 different adventurers from a pool of over 12 unique classes. Battle your way through the cursed lands scaling the highest mountains and exploring the darkest dungeons. Face more than 30 unique challenging bosses in order to reach the capital of the kingdom.

Why similar: Medieval 42.2%, RPG 31.7%, Adventure 18%, Indie 5.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Are you The Rightful King™ or just a filthy peasant? The sword is waiting for you to lift it, but it gets longer and heavier each time someone else succeeds...

Why similar: Medieval 63.5%, Adventure 15.5%, Casual 12.5%, Indie 5.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Your first case as a detective is forcing you to open your eyes to a world bigger than you thought. Or maybe it's better to keep them closed. Seems the supernatural didn’t get the memo that nothing exciting ever happens in the little town of Wayhaven.

Why similar: Text-Based 31%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, RPG 16.3%, Adventure 10.5%

Embark on an eerie ghost-hunting adventure, featuring real evidence of paranormal activity, to solve the mystery of the Lost Crown. Be warned, to seek advice from the dead can have bitter consequences.

Why similar: Adventure 71.3%, Indie 15.8%, Story Rich 12.9%