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Games Like There's Always a Madman: The MacGuffin

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Interactive Fiction, Story Rich, Comedy, Satire.

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Secret agent Franklin Benjamin's former mentor has resurfaced to take from you that which you hold most dear. In this singleplayer interactive spy novel, use your particular set of skills to save Virginia from the clutches of the madman Dustin MacGuffin. Which means - you’d better get the MacGuffin!

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2026-02-06
Developer: Sunny Demeanor Games
Genres: Action, Adventure
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Play as secret agents Franklin Benjamin and Virginia West as they attempt to stop a madman with a weather device in this single-player interactive spy novel. Track down this madman named Zeus and destroy his infernal weather machine. In other words, it’s time for YOU to bring the thunder, agent!

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