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A new Recommended List by David Welbourn, New walkthroughs for April 2026 April 29, 2026
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Spooky Manor, by Derek L. Haslam
Star Bores, by Tony Blews
PAW
Lap of the Gods: A Visual Novel, by Muda Games
Ren'Py
The Red Weight, by alsakin
Custom
Time Adventure, by Peter Smith
BASIC
World's End, by bloodbath
Quest

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Reviews

Jo the Plunderer reviews Posthuman: Guardians vs PSION: "A quick, energetic superhero story that lacks focus" - See full review
Passerine reviews Stooping to Diplomacy: "This game is a vampire" - See full review
Tabitha reviews Loadstone: "A fun concept that could use some polish" - See full review
Revolting Peasant Press reviews Red Reckonin': "A Grim Weird Western" - See full review
kaemi reviews Our Lady of Thorns: "Spring Thing 2026: Our Lady of Thorns" - See full review
OtisTDog reviews Sequitur: "Inventive and well-conceived central mechanic" - See full review

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IFDB Recommends

Counterfeit Monkey, by Emily Short
Anglophone Atlantis has been an independent nation since an April day in 1822, when a well-aimed shot from their depluralizing cannon...

Type Help, by William Rous
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Anchorhead, by Michael Gentry
You take a deep breath of salty air as the first raindrops begin to spatter the pavement, and the swollen, slate-colored clouds that...

Open Sorcery, by Abigail Corfman
You are online. You are fire and order. You are here to protect. ---- "Open Sorcery" is a game about technology, magic and becoming a...

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut, by ZA/UM
Disco Elysium is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to...

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