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A new poll by Tabitha, Building Exploration created May 8, 2026
The Flightless, by Polaris Storm
Twine
The Amulet, by Peter Lister
Machine Language
Iris & Grief Baby, by Iris Anais
Decker
Kisaragi Station, by Shane
Twine
First Wife, by phantom thief elizabeth
Ren'Py
ICEB●RN [demo], by Ray Himmel and CH'riegel
Ren'Py

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Reviews

Crazyqix reviews Reflections: "This may be the introductory IF game that younger players reflect fondly on..." - See full review
Max Fog reviews The Universal Robot (Assembled By Hex): "A great start to Spring Thing 2026" - See full review
Max Fog reviews The Missing City Council: "I mean, it's a start!" - See full review
Max Fog reviews Cyclic Fruition Number One: "... right. So about this one..." - See full review
MathBrush reviews The Antediluvian Weapon: "Solid elements-based puzzle game with single core mechanic" - See full review
MathBrush reviews The Abbey of the Hidden Rose: "Monastic treasure hunt written in Basic" - See full review

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IF Comp | Spring Thing | XYZZY Awards

(No) Dialogue Jam 2026 created May 6, 2026
French Comp 2026 created May 5, 2026
LOTECH Comp 2001 created April 24, 2026
Spring Thing 2026 created April 6, 2026
16th IF Grand Prix 2026 created April 4, 2026
Nebula Awards 2023 created March 19, 2026
Nebula Awards 2019 created March 19, 2026

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