The 2025 Spring Thing Festival of Interactive Fiction!

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Playing the Entries

The 2025 Festival of Interactive Fiction features thirty-four new interactive stories submitted by authors working across the spectrum of text games. Participants chose to place their stories in either the Main Festival, where they are eligible for a Best In Show ribbon and prizes, or the Back Garden, with looser entry requirements allowing for more experimental or work-in-progress titles.

This year, we also are offering a New Game Plus category as part of the Back Garden, showcasing games that previously have been released but have been either ported to a susbtantially different system or have been significantly expanded.

Main Festival

TitleSystemLength
As the Fire Dies, by Alex Carey and Deborah ChantsonTwineshort
blackberry bloodbath, by Melany SocorroTwine
Canvas Keepsakes, by C.T. O'MahonyTwinefull
Chronicles of the Moorwakker, by JuppTwinefull
Cut the Sky, by SV LinwoodInform/Glulxfull
Echoes (an anthology), by Ben JacksonTwinefull
Elaine Marley and the Ghost Ship, by Logan DelaneyTwineshort
Espresso Moka, by Roberto CeccarelliInform/Glulxshort
For Lila, by MUSETwineshort
The Goldilocks Principle, by irisTwineshort
Hauntless, by Abby BlenkTwinefull
Hell Ride, by Dana MontgomeryInform/Glulxfull
The Hound of Ricsige, by The BentomologistTwinemicro
idle phone simulator, by summsaltRen'Pyshort
Interview Interview, by RonynnTwineshort
The Little Match Girl Approaches the Golden Firmament, by Ryan VeederInform/Vorple
Radiance Inviolate, by DemonApologistTwineshort
Retool Looter, by Charm CochranInform/Glulxfull
The Sandman, by Bellamy BriksTwineshort
Social Democracy: Petrograd 1917, by Autumn ChenDendryfull
Spring Gothic, by Prof. Lily, Kastel, Lacunova, Nitori, NoelleRen'Pyfull
Starfish & Crystallisation, by Colin Justin WanTwineshort
Stowaway, by Nicholas CovingtonInkshort
Terra Nova - The Mystery of Zephyr's Landing, by P.RailInform/Vorplefull
Test Subject: Synaptix, by mkellygamesTwineshort
Three-Card Reading, by Norbez JonesTwineshort
Wayfarers, by Gina Isabel RodriguezTwinefull
We Stole a Ship to Run a Scam, by Peter M.J. Gross and Donald ConradRPG Maker MVshort

Back Garden

TitleSystemLength
anpa ma, by Vivian RoseInform/Glulxshort
As I Sat on a Sunny Bank, by Senica ThingTwine
A Bottle from the Future, by SKITTwine
Marbles, D, and the Sinister Spotlight, by Drew CookInform/Glulxshort
Portrait with Wolf, by Drew CookInform/Glulxshort

New Game Plus

TitleSystemLength
Succor, by Loressa, Matthias Speksnijder and DactorwatsonTwineshort

Archive of all 2025 entries (757 MB zip): Download from itch.io

Festival Readme and Changelog of updated games

Anyone is welcome to submit to . The organizer reserves the right to not show a submission they feel is inappropriate for the festival, but entries are not otherwise vetted, and their contents and opinions reflect the views of the original author, not the as a whole.

How to Play Parser IF

S features all kinds of text games, but two of the major divisions are between what are sometimes called choiced-based games (where you interact by clicking links) and parser-based games (where you interact by typing commands).

To those unfamiliar with the parser, it can seem confusing or intimidating. Here are some resources for getting started:

To play some parser IF offline, the downloaded story file needs to be opened with a program called an interpreter, much like a .doc file needs Microsoft Word to open. Clicking on the story format (next to the download link) will take you to instructions for finding the right interpreter to play a particular game.

Main Festival

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As the Fire Dies by Alex Carey and Deborah Chantson
As the Fire Dies By Alex Carey and Deborah Chantson Twine short family-friendly family-friendly language fantastical dream like puzzle lizardog ramen gingerbread text-based no graphics introspective poetic use your own imagination quiet Have you ever woken up shivering after kicking off your covers in the middle of the night? As the Fire Dies is a text-based fantastical adventure through a dream world that feels the effect of a “real life” fire. Author's Comment: “Alex and Deb were both speakers at the Full Indie Dev Summit in Vancouver but only got to meet properly after the event. After the loveliest of video chats, Alex invited Deb to work on this game idea he was mulling over. With Alex taking the lead on the narrative system and Deb getting to use all the flowery verbose description of her dreams, As the Fire Dies is the product of their collaboration.” Play Online Download (312 KB; Twine)Cover Art
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blackberry bloodbath by Melany Socorro
blackberry bloodbath By Melany Socorro Twine horror humor girlhood mature content lgbtqia gore coming-of-age 90s-y2k nostalgia has images Blackberry Bloodbath is a nontraditional coming-of-age story that narrates the horrors of girlhood through interactive fiction. Viewers of this interactive fiction can find the virtue in gore, the hilarity in grief, and the mischief in joy. Author's Comment: “Welcome to Hell <3 Depending on your monitor size, you might need to adjust the zoom! Special thanks to Lana Veter and Sparkstroke Stories for the CD frame and textures in the cover art.” Play OnlineDownload (5.18 MB; Twine)Cover Art
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Canvas Keepsakes by C.T. O'Mahony
Canvas Keepsakes By C.T. O'Mahony Twine full-length long fantasy horror optional romance cats 🐈 multiple endings You’re an artist with a secret: you can enter your own paintings and even bring things back — little keepsakes, mostly. But when a mysterious buyer commissions a painting of a demon, you find yourself in over your head. Can you protect yourself and your beloved cat, Pixel, from the very demon you created? What does the buyer want with you? More troubling still, what else might be lurking in their private collection? Play Online Download (40.4 MB; Twine)
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Chronicles of the Moorwakker by Jupp
Chronicles of the Moorwakker By Jupp Twine full-length mystery adventure rpg blind friendly Embark on a unique, mystical journey to 13th-century northern Germany. Experience an interactive adventure role-playing game based on the historical records of the lost missionary Kristian Urjan and discover the origins of the Moorwakker and Dodenwicker. Author's Comment: “Kenam Moorwak - Chronicles of the Moorwakker’ is a recreation of an unreleased choose-your-own-adventure book from 1987. The original script has been massively altered, translated and extended with combat and role playing mechanics.” Play OnlineDownload (76 MB; Twine)Download (158 MB; Electron Windows App)Cover Art
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Cut the Sky by SV Linwood
Cut the Sky By SV Linwood Inform/Glulx full-lengthlimited parser SF/F You’ve been wandering for a while now, searching for something worthy of your blade. Play Online Download (2.09 MB; Inform/Glulx)Cover ArtWalkthrough
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Echoes (an anthology) by Ben Jackson
Echoes (an anthology) By Ben Jackson Twine full-length Mystery Choice-based Simple puzzles Beginner friendly has images has sound suitable for all ages. An epic dungeon adventure, a dark story of the sea, an escape room for one to four players… Three very different stories, three different ways to play. The only thing they have in common is you! Author's Comment: “Echoes is an anthology of three IF experiments.” Photosensitivity warning: At the start of the game (four screens in), there's a short animation that might be a little intense for those who suffer from epilepsy. If you do, when you see the link that says: 'I can't look away...' – click and then *do* look away for about 6 seconds. This is the only occurrence. Play OnlineDownload (20.9 MB; Twine)Cover Art
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Elaine Marley and the Ghost Ship by Logan Delaney
Elaine Marley and the Ghost Ship By Logan Delaney Twine short puzzles easy meta critique adventure games the secret of monkey island has images has sound effects cartoonish violence text effects commentary surreal campy A Monkey Island intervention that asks the burning question: What was Governor Elaine Marley *really* doing when she was stuck on the Ghost Ship? Author's Comment: “Please play in fullscreen!

Monkey Island and its characters belong to the Walt Disney Company. All images are taken from the Video Game History Foundation’s page on Monkey Island’s source code and Monkey Island’s Wiki (CC-BY-SA), with the exception of the map images, the cover art, and the logo, which I created myself. All sound effects are from Open Game Art (free license), and the title screen music is from Vinny G Sax on YouTube (free license).

Artist statement is embedded in-game!” Play OnlineDownload (5.43 MB; Twine)Cover Art
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Espresso Moka by Roberto Ceccarelli
Espresso Moka By Roberto Ceccarelli Inform/Glulx short real life comedy Italian atmosphere “Making good coffee seems easy!” So went the ad for a well-known brand of coffee maker. Francesco and Monica are keen to try making coffee with a moka, just like their mums did. They admit that capsules are so much easier to use, but... Author's Comment: “After the amazing experience of Breakfast in the Dolomites at IFcomp 2024, I wanted to create a new story. I decided to bring back our beloved protagonists, Francesco and Monica, and I kept a lot of the code from the last story and also extended it. But this time I wanted to explore something new, so the setting and the theme are different. I had fun writing it, maybe someone else will enjoy it too.” Play OnlineDownload (12.5 MB; Inform/Glulx)Cover ArtUser ManualWalkthroughGame Homepage
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“When confronted with the consequences of his past on the last train home, Lucille- a tired, hardworking and devoted father- must decide how he will protect his daughter and what truly matters to him.”
 For Lila By MUSE Twine short [Choice based] [Violence] [Twine] [Drama] [Short] A story focused on the cycle of violence and revenge. Play Online Download (148 KB; Twine)
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The Goldilocks Principle by iris
The Goldilocks Principle By iris Twine short puzzleless autobiographical cw: eating disorder cw: disordered eating Someday someone will get it just right. Author's Comment: “Cover art credits to my dear friend Lucas Yang (@shi_yi.lang on Instagram).” Play OnlineDownload (3.49 MB; Twine)Cover Art
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Hauntless by Abby Blenk
Hauntless By Abby Blenk Twine full-length murder mystery multiple endings content warning on title page The old Cirque Deliria grounds have been sold at auction and the new owners want to make sure there’s no... leftovers... when they start development on the property. As an employee of Hauntless, professional spirit exterminators, this is totally in your wheelhouse, but this job is less exorcism and more “murder mystery” than you were anticipating... Author's Comment: “All images were designed and created by me!

Playing on a computer is recommended.” Play OnlineDownload (18.1 MB; Twine)Cover ArtBug Reports
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Hell Ride by Dana Montgomery
Hell Ride By Dana Montgomery Inform/Glulx full-length Inform/Glulx Mystery Long-Game Parser Puzzles Full-length Rated-PG You’re a part-time reporter for The Tribune, the local newspaper. Earlier in the day, your editor called you and told you of a conversation he overheard between the Chief of Police and his Deputy about Whidbey Amusements. It seems there has been a rash of accidents and mishaps at the carnival. Sounds like there could be something suspicious going on. The editor wants you to collect evidence and write a hard hitting piece about this story. If you do a good job, maybe the paper will hire you on full-time. Author's Comment: “In the late 1980’s, I wrote a game engine for interactive fiction. It did most of the things Infocom games did, albeit not as elegant or graceful. Hell Ride was a proof of concept game for our engine. I decided (after so many years) to try and recreate it using modern tools.” Play OnlineDownload (34.9 MB; Inform/Glulx)Cover ArtHell Ride MapHell Ride Cover ArtHell Ride WalkthroughHell Ride Source
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The Hound of Ricsige by The Bentomologist
The Hound of Ricsige By The Bentomologist Twine microswearing tragedy has graphics You cannot overcome the challenges of friendship and understanding yourself with violence, Max. Author's Comment: “Can be a bit emotionally intense.
Images used (Both Public Domain)
https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/ornaments-rosis-24/
https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/fox-screamed/” Play OnlineDownload (667 KB; Twine)Cover Art
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idle phone simulator by summsalt
idle phone simulator By summsalt Ren'Py short comedy lighthearted has graphics lgbtq puns cats do you ever think about how if your phone were sentient it would know more about you than probably literally anyone ever? Author's Comment: “all audio is CC licensed. detailed credits are available in-game. thanks! =^^=” Download (46.6 MB; Ren'Py) Mac build
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Interview Interview by Ronynn
Interview Interview By Ronynn Twine short kafkaesque funny psychological existential surreal A game about interviews, and how we shape ourselves based on who’s infront of us. A surreal, Kafkaesque dive into identity, performance, and the thin membrane between actor and audience. Author's Comment: “I’ve always been fascinated by the way we perform in everyday life, shaping ourselves to fit expectations. What if we aren’t just pretending? What if we never were who we thought we were?

This is a story about identity, imposter syndrome, and the absurdity of existence, about being careful who you pretend to be, lest you forget what you really are.” Play OnlineDownload (659 KB; Twine)Cover ArtSource Code
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The Little Match Girl Approaches the Golden Firmament by Ryan Veeder
The Little Match Girl Approaches the Golden Firmament By Ryan Veeder Inform/Vorple This adventure of the little match girl is an experiment in pseudo-real-time parser IF. Play OnlineCover Art
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Radiance Inviolate by DemonApologist
Radiance Inviolate By DemonApologist Twine short fantasy horror vampires queer gay protagonist multiple endings narrative-focused third-person cw: death cw: graphic violence Radiance Inviolate is an interactive dark fantasy novelette about Lysander, a starving vampire snared in a deadly trap. He has what remains of the night to find a way out, or face death once more at dawn. 5k-7k words, route-dependent. Author's Comment: “This project began life as a prospective submission for the 2025 Queer Vampire Jam. It would be brief. It would be easy. It would be done.

Missing that deadline cut short its natural lifespan. That should’ve been enough; yet, it refused its grave, rising to live a cursed second life as a Spring Thing entry. To extend its unnatural existence, it drained the blood of the project it displaced. It was not brief. It was not easy. But, at last, it was done.

Its origins, then, are as vampiric as its contents. Wander not where it prowls.” Play OnlineDownload (5.49 MB; Twine)Cover Art
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Retool Looter by Charm Cochran
Retool Looter By Charm Cochran Inform/Glulx full-length Bisquixe puzzles wordplay espionage surreal family-friendly The profusion of reversal technology has made espionage infinitely easier, but also infinitely more dangerous. When you could be turned into an inanimate object at any moment, field work is risky. As a recently-designated immutable agent, it is your job to use this technology to rescue your captured colleagues and escape with them undetected. Good luck, agent. We’re all counting on you. Author's Comment: “This game was originally intended for SeedComp!, but it wasn’t quite ready in time. It’s entirely unlike anything I’ve written before. Hope you enjoy!” Play OnlineDownload (3.30 MB; Inform/Glulx)Cover Art
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The Sandman by Bellamy Briks
The Sandman By Bellamy Briks Twine short hypertext has graphics has music philosophical psychological horror dark introspective The world is ending. Will you be awake to see it? Author's Comment: “All art and music are either commissioned or public domain. Content warnings are in-game.” Play OnlineDownload (25.0 MB; Twine)
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Social Democracy: Petrograd 1917 by Autumn Chen
Social Democracy: Petrograd 1917 By Autumn Chen Dendry full-length historical graphics music It is March 1917, and the Russian Empire is entering a whirlwind of change. Play as the Menshevik, Socialist-Revolutionary, Kadet, or Bolshevik parties, and decide the future of democracy and socialism in Russia. Author's Comment: “This is an alternate history game taking place between the February and October Revolutions of 1917, and is an indirect sequel to Social Democracy: An Alternate History from 2024.” Play OnlineCover Art
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Spring Gothic by Prof. Lily, Kastel, Lacunova, Nitori, Noelle
Spring Gothic By Prof. Lily, Kastel, Lacunova, Nitori, Noelle Ren'Py full-length romance minor sexual content london travel tourism gothic spring trans lesbian lgbtq yuri kinetic visual novel no choices puzzleless mentions of needles An online long-distance relationship between a trans streamer and a med school student is finally going offline and physical in London. Except everything gets wrong. Author's Comment: “Kastel: The game was originally conceived around 2021 when my partner and me were anxious about our relationship. This game was never made thankfully. But as we became more confident and critical of how long-distance relationships are sentimentally portrayed, we wanted to revisit the idea for Smoochie Jam. It ended up being a big collaborative project that included other members of Prof. Lily, and I guess it’s now a collective meditation on what it means to love someone in an era of relationship recessions. With the advent of social media and new forms of fulfillment outside the traditional relationship structure, the journey in loving someone else today is very different from the past, and it’s important for writers like me to conceive new kinds of kinship that better suit our fragmented lives. I hope people will be openminded in checking this visual novel out!” Play Online
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“To forget you is to forget everything.”
 Starfish & Crystallisation By Colin Justin Wan Twine short Interactive Fiction Dark Romance Love and Loss Surreal Queer Narrative An unexpected tragedy pulls you back to a night that refuses to fade from your memory, where reality and imagination blur at the edges. As you retrace each moment, you find yourself caught between what was, what could have been, and what still lingers. Author's Comment: “Adapted from an onsite art installation I created in 2016, this Twine story is an exploration of memory, longing, and the way we reshape the past to fit the present. Blurring the lines between truth and nostalgia, it invites you to navigate the spaces between what was, what could have been, and what still lingers.” Play OnlineDownload (62.6 MB; Twine)
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Stowaway by Nicholas Covington
Stowaway By Nicholas Covington Ink short Hiding as a stowaway aboard a ship at sea, you creep around in the dead of night & see what mischief you can get into. Play OnlineDownload (138 KB; Ink)Cover Art
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Terra Nova - The Mystery of Zephyrs Landing by P.Rail
Terra Nova - The Mystery of Zephyr's Landing By P.Rail Inform/Vorple full-length Sci-fi dystopian exploration graphics & sounds parser game moral choices colony world cyborgs artificial intelligence Vorple ethical dilemmas genetic engineering dark themes moderate puzzles environmental storytelling philosophical space exploration rebellion Unravel the mysteries of Terra Nova in this immersive parser odyssey — a 3-4 hour descent into sci-fi dread. As Kai, a restless soul from New Eden, you defy the lawgivers’ warnings and venture into the ruins of Zephyr’s Landing. What begins as a search for your origins unearths a truth darker than you ever imagined. Author's Comment: “Players will uncover layers of meaning as they explore a world where nothing is quite what it seems, and success comes with unexpected consequences.” Play OnlineDownload (1.1 MB; Inform/Glulx)Cover ArtWalkthrough
public_html/2025/stories/TerraNovaTheMysteryOfZephyrsLanding
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Test Subject: Synaptix by mkellygames
Test Subject: Synaptix By mkellygames Twine short scifi multiple endings swearing psychedelic In the near future, AI has made the job market collapse. You volunteer for medical testing to make some cash. Author's Comment: “This was written entirely in the month of March, as part of an Independent Study on text based fiction that I’m doing at my college. I’m an English major, so very much used to writing, but not to more technical stuff. I don’t have much experience at all using Twine, so this really was a trial by fire situation. Despite that, I had a really good time putting this together. I’ll be doing some re-writing (and perhaps a little expanding) over the following month. You’ll be able to find updated versions on my itch page when they’re available.” Play OnlineDownload (256 KB; Twine)
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Three-Card Reading by Norbez Jones
Three-Card Reading By Norbez Jones Twine short kinetic no choices short thoughtful Mack is concerned for his friend Yancy. A three-card tarot reading reveals some inner truths, and gives Mack the opportunity to ask some questions. Author's Comment: “This is a mini-sequel to Yancy At The End Of The World that takes place after the true ending (which you can achieve by meeting up with Rainer consistently; that gives you a new path at the end). It’s a kinetic game, so no choices, and has an autoplay option.

Game Credits:
Project Lead & Writer: Norbez Jones (call me Bez, e/he) (https://norbez.itch.io/ )
Art: Lostwood ( https://lostwood.art )
Coding: YDN ( https://ydn.itch.io/ )

Voice Credits:
Yancy: HattyVA ( https://x.com/HattyVA )
Caleb: Eri Astral ( https://x.com/EriAstral )
Mack: Shaden Blake ( https://www.twitch.tv/caioblackwood_vt )

Character Designs:
Yancy: critterboxd ( https://toyhou.se/critterboxd )
Caleb : Rattrap ( https://toyhou.se/Rattrap )
Mack: buggie-pup ( https://toyhou.se/buggie-pup )” Play OnlineDownload (13.7 MB; Twine)Cover ArtYancy At The End Of The World!
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Wayfarers by Gina Isabel Rodriguez
Wayfarers By Gina Isabel Rodriguez Twine full-lengthmobile-friendly story war alternate endings fantasy 90s rpg nostalgia cw: some blood and trauma When her tank blew up on the battlefield, Zero Alvarez should have died. Instead, she wakes up in a virtual landscape, with the hope that she will get a new body if she can only finish this video game. Author's Comment: “I am a long-time fan of Chrono Cross, Zelda, and the Final Fantasy games. I am also a fiction writer and essayist fascinated by the passage of time. This is my first crack at interactive fiction. My brother created the theme music. I was also inspired by Joan Manuel Serrat’s 1969 hit “Cantares.”” Play OnlineDownload (15.1 MB; Twine)Cover ArtMusic
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We Stole a Ship to Run a Scam by Peter M.J. Gross and Donald Conrad
We Stole a Ship to Run a Scam By Peter M.J. Gross and Donald Conrad RPG Maker MV short has graphics adventure travel One good haul of sea eggs could set you up for life! The sleepy town of Fort Avgo offers the perfect opportunity.

"We Stole a Ship to Run a Scam" is a short travel adventure set on a fictional island. (The profanity is real, though.)

 Author's Comment: “Every player arrives at the same final choice — decisions only affect the scenery along the way.” Play OnlineDownload (79.9 MB; RPG Maker MV)

Back Garden

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anpa ma by Vivian Rose
anpa ma By Vivian Rose Inform/Glulx short conlang tenpo pini la, jan pona li tawa anpa ma. tenpo ni la, jan pona li lon seme? sina alasa. Author's Comment: “The first parser-based text adventure in Toki Pona, a constructed language. Its simple prose should be easy to read if you understand lipu pu. Failing that, >TRANSLATE prints an English translation of any object.” Play OnlineDownload (4.83 MB; Inform/Glulx)Introductory postcardToki Pona extension for Inform 7
As I Sat on a Sunny Bank by Senica Thing
As I Sat on a Sunny Bank By Senica Thing Twine 8 student micro-games. Authors include Raiden Mushroom Leontine Storyteller Gooseberry 3N M.A.S. BB-Anon Author's Comment: “When the SPRING arrives, many school teams answer to the local riverbank clean-up calls where many an interesting THING can be found. In this anthology, such things become motifs of eight unique stories designed by students who believe in an interactive approach towards upcycling.” A Brand New WorldBottleFragments of the NileNothingPower Turtle Those voices are getting louder captainUntitledWonder of the Woods
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A Bottle from the Future by SKIT
A Bottle from the Future By SKIT Twine Environmental Education Game. Play online in Italian, English or Slovak Author's Comment: “When an enthusiastic teacher from Italy decides to spend their retirement in peaceful area of Western Slovakia, it must be in Senica that they first learn about Twine. This eco-friendly teaching game is the result of an accidental chat in Senica Library during an ongoing Christmas Gamebook Workshop the theme of which was “to design an interactive game around an object found on a riverbank or a sea shore”. The author hopes that you find their teaching material entertaining.” Play OnlineDownload (767 KB; Twine)
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Marbles, D, and the Sinister Spotlight by Drew Cook
Marbles, D, and the Sinister Spotlight By Drew Cook Inform/Glulx short images beginner-friendly Can Marbles the cat and her human friend D escape a gruesome situation in time for lunch? Author's Comment: ““Black fur, white locket. Agile, brave. Likes: fish, carpet. Dislikes: loud noises, adult humans. Adventurer and friend. It was I, Marbles.” Inspired by Steve Meretzky’s Zork stories for young people, Marbles, D, and the Sinister Spotlight is a narrative-heavy tale for beginners of all ages. Featuring art by Callie Smith.” Play OnlineDownload (9.72 MB; Inform/Glulx)YouTube playlistSpotify playlist
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Portrait with Wolf by Drew Cook
Portrait with Wolf By Drew Cook Inform/Glulx short in-game content warnings experimental IF art show A different sort of IF art show. Author's Comment: “Construct a gallery of portraits by incorporating simple motifs in this choice-based Inform work. Content warnings are available in-game.” Play OnlineDownload (7.90 MB; Inform/Glulx)YouTube playlistSpotify playlist

New Game Plus

This is a new Back Garden category for full games that have been remade in a significantly different engine or substantially remastered.
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Succor by Loressa, Matthias Speksnijder and Dactorwatson
Succor By Loressa, Matthias Speksnijder and Dactorwatson Twine short depression therapy introspective dark memories When you’re haunted by bitter memories, even a takeout menu can hold lurking demons. A text game focused on making healthy choices when navigating emotional lowpoints. Author's Comment: “We hope this game can help people with trauma by promoting healthy ways of dealing with emotion.” Play OnlineDownload (48.7 MB; Twine)Cover Art

Festival Ribbons

Ribbon nominations are now open for the 2025 Spring Thing. Players can nominate entries for two kinds of prize ribbons:

When the festival closes, the organizer curates Audience Award suggestions to cull anything not in the celebratory spirit of the before sending them to each author. The author may choose up to three Audience Awards to display on their game. Authors may choose to opt-out of receiving Audience Awards.

Players may nominate games up until 11:59PM EST on May9th, although we respectfully request nominators play at least two festival games before submitting any nominations.

After the festival closes, nominations also close and ribbons are awarded. The games will remain permanently available on the festival site and at the IF Archive, along with any supplemental material of the author's choosing (walkthrough, source code, etc).