Looking for a text based game.

[FallingClouds]

Hi all, I am looking for a text based game like a D&D game, but one where my avatar is shown, thus showing progress and change,

[LowJack_VA1]

You might like this visual novel:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1342620/Werewolf_The_Apocalypse__Heart_of_the_Forest/

[Satoru]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/333640/Caves_of_Qud/

[natshely]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1096530/Solasta_Crown_of_the_Magister/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/704450/Neverwinter_Nights_Enhanced_Edition/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/321800/Icewind_Dale_Enhanced_Edition/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1167950/Vampires_Fall_Origins/

[Quint the Alligator Snapper]

What do you mean by "text-based"? Do you mean that the game only exists in text form, rather than using non-text display (i.e. animations)? Or do you mean that the game uses ASCII characters to represent things (such as the game Nethack, for example)?

[Solaire]

Sorry man, I couldn't find any text based games like Dungeons and Dragons. I did find games similar to Dungeons and Dragons but they are not text based.

[unca.alby]

There is an old game called "Zork" which has no graphics at all and merely describes your environment verbally as text.

I think it's in the public domain now, so you might search the Internet for a copy.

EDIT: looks like there are a few versions of Zork on Steam priced around $6.

Just go to the Steam store and search for "Zork'

[natshely]

My quess is the OP means 'story based'.

[Electric Cupcake]

Ultima 0, Akallabeth

[Kargor]

There are also games that have normal gameplay, but preset most or all of their story content in a Visual Novel style, as it's much cheaper compared to doing proper cutscenes.

[Your Mom's Oshi]

There's a text base MMO with some old d&d like features called Dragonrealms. I haven't played it since 1999 but it's still going strong and I still have friends who are into it.

[FallingClouds]

Oprindeligt skrevet af Satoru:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/333640/Caves_of_Qud/

This is very close to what I was referring to thank you !