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1977PlayStation

A landmark text adventure in which you type commands to explore an underground fantasy realm full of puzzles, treasure and dry wit, with no graphics at all.

Puzzles and brain teasers
Lots to discover
Fantasy setting
Challenging difficulty

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In short: Games like Zork

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Zork special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Hadean Lands

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2014PC11.79 €

A pure text adventure about alchemy aboard a crashed starship. You solve intricate, interlocking puzzles by planning rituals and typing commands, making for a demanding and rewarding experience.

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