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A new poll by Tabitha, Building Exploration created May 8, 2026
A new competition page: (No) Dialogue Jam 2026 created May 6, 2026
A new competition page: French Comp 2026 created May 5, 2026
Save The Dog: Draw & Rescue, by Inakanimationstudio
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
chains in the night, by oracle bone
Ren'Py

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Reviews

Wynter reviews Enigmart: "25% off for brainteasers!" - See full review
Denk reviews Iris & Grief Baby: "A sad and educational "game" on children's grief" - See full review
Crazyqix reviews Miss Gosling's Last Case: "Hopefully not Miss Gosling's Last Case" - See full review
EJ reviews Cat Petting Simulator 2014: "Cat Petting Simulator review" - See full review
OtisTDog reviews The Owl Consults: "Fun premise, good game, missed opportunities" - See full review
MathBrush reviews One Minute Mysteries: "55 short mystery stories with quizzes at the end" - 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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