In the intriguing text-based puzzle game A Dark Room, players are invited to light a fire and discover the mysteries of a seemingly abandoned world as they set off on a mystery trip.
When it comes to engrossing storytelling, this simple game by Amirali Rajan and Michael Townsend shows that sometimes less really is more. There is nothing to do in the game's pitch-black opening but to start a fire. The story emerges in succinct prose as you fan the flames, transporting you to a mysterious world. To keep you interested, the gameplay progressively changes as more components and levels of difficulty are revealed. Every decision you make, from allocating resources to making important choices, has an impact and determines how your path unfolds.