10 Best Text Adventure Games in 2022 (Choices, A Dark Room, and More)

Rather than a single "choose your own adventure" story, Choices includes many different genres, such as romance, fantasy, mystery, and drama. Each game includes full-color artwork and unique soundtracks. For ongoing stories, a professional team writes and releases new chapters each week.

Reviewers warn that this game has "premium choices" bought with a digital currency called diamonds, and the "keys"  needed to unlock new chapters regenerate once every three hours. They also note that this app has ads, and you can't reread finished chapters.

Despite the complaints, most reviewers find that this game has a variety of quality text adventure stories. They say that most of the stories have beautiful artwork, good character development, engaging plots, and immersive dialogue.

You wake up in a cold, dark room, and the only thing you can do is light a fire. As you progress in the game, you can collect resources, interact with other characters, establish a village, and explore. Rather than dialogue, this game tells an entire story through its environment.

Reviewers noted that this game lacks instructions, so you can get stuck for a long time. Some reviewers also dislike that this game doesn't run in the background on mobile devices, so you cannot leave the game if you want to make progress.

A few reviewers say the browser version may be better than the mobile versions. Other than that, most reviewers like that this game is very minimalistic but has a complex storyline. They say it starts slow but eventually grows into an unforgettable experience. 

It's 1872, and Phileas Fogg has wagered he can travel the entire world in just eighty days. You play as his loyal valet who must manage his journey. There are 170 cities to explore, including the Burmese mountains, Zulu Federation, and Amazon. However, you must not fall behind the time!

Some reviewers complain that this game has no save system, so you can't explore other options in your current story. A few reviewers also state that this game was originally made for mobile devices, so the Steam version may not be properly optimized.

However, most reviewers like that this game has a large number of intriguing stories in every location. They say that this game is also pretty educational about what the world was like back in the 1870s. 

When you first start BitLife, you'll see a couple of options, including "new life" and  "cemetery." When you start a new life, an infant is created with random parents. From there on, you will see your character's stats and get to make their life decisions, such as making friends, getting a job, finding a partner, or having children.

Reviewers note that this game has adult activities, crime, and controversial political topics that some players might find inappropriate. Other than that, most reviewers love that this game has tons of relationships, career paths, and lifestyles to live. Plus, they like that it can run offline.

You play as a man who's tracking down the man who murdered his girlfriend, a member of a band of lady thieves. However, you suffer from a rare form of memory loss. You must use notes, pictures, and recorded messages to uncover the mystery.

On mobile, some reviewers had issues with the game crashing or freezing after the first chapter. However, most reviewers praise this game for its great story, thoughtful puzzles, and fitting graphics. They recommend this game for people who enjoy unique puzzles.

In this game, you find a lost cellphone. You search the phone's text messages, pictures, and apps to learn about the owner. Beyond that, you learn about the owner's life, friends, family, and relationships, until they turn 18 and mysteriously disappear.

Some reviewers dislike that this game is quite short and doesn't allow you to reply to emails or texts. Despite these issues, most reviewers praise this game for its well-designed interface, non-linear storyline, and puzzles.

You play as President Anton Rayne, and you must lead Sordland during your first term in 1954. Sordland is emerging from a 20-year dictatorship and bloody civil war, and citizens are hungry for democratic reforms. Can you pull the country out of its recession?

Some reviewers dislike how there's no manual save function; instead, the game only allows a single autosave file. You can't skip or fast forward through dialogue, so they say this game isn't fun to replay. Reviewers also noticed a few grammar errors.

Overall, however, most reviewers say this game is well-written with great characters, thrilling plotlines, and quality artwork. They like how there are difficult decisions and consequences.

Similar to Choices: Stories you play, Episode is another app with a variety of genres. However, Episode has over 100,000 stories. It also has a built-in story maker that lets you create your own stories and then release them for the world to enjoy!

Some reviewers complain that there are premium choices that require a digital currency called "diamonds." Other than that, most reviewers are amazed by the vast number of user-generated stories on this app. They state that Episode definitely has a story for everyone.

Emily is Away Too is a dating sim sequel to Emily is Away, but you don't need to play the first game to enjoy this one. You play as a high school student who must determine the outcome of your senior year. Interact with her friends using instant messaging, YouTube links, Facebook profiles, and more.

A few reviewers dislike some of the answer choices, stating that they can be unreasonable. However, most reviewers say this game is very artistic, nostalgic, and satisfying. They especially enjoy the sound effects.

Taylor is an astronaut who has crashed on an alien moon, and the rest of the crew is dead or missing. Taylor is stranded with a communicator that can only reach you. You'll help Taylor make life or death decisions with many possible outcomes.

Since this game plays in real-time, reviewers don't recommend playing this game on PC. There will be times where Taylor is busy for over an hour, and nothing will happen. The game was originally meant to be played on mobile, where Taylor would text you whenever you're needed.

Most reviewers found this game to be one of the most immersive gaming experiences. They say that the writing is well done, making you really care about Taylor. Plus, they note that the real-time aspect can make Taylor seem like a real person.