[ { "Technology": "Twine", "Description": "An open-source tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories.", "Type": "Game Engine", "Release Year": "2009", "Developer": "Chris Klimas" }, { "Technology": "Ren'Py", "Description": "A visual novel engine that uses Python to create interactive narratives.", "Type": "Game Engine", "Release Year": "2004", "Developer": "Tom Rothamel" }, { "Technology": "Unity", "Description": "A flexible game development platform for 2D and 3D games, often used for narrative-driven experiences.", "Type": "Game Engine", "Release Year": "2005", "Developer": "Unity Technologies" }, { "Technology": "Unreal Engine", "Description": "A powerful game engine known for its high-fidelity graphics, used in many narrative-driven games.", "Type": "Game Engine", "Release Year": "1998", "Developer": "Epic Games" }, { "Technology": "ChoiceScript", "Description": "A programming language for writing multiple-choice games.", "Type": "Programming Language", "Release Year": "2009", "Developer": "H site" }, { "Technology": "Inform", "Description": "A design system for interactive fiction based on natural language.", "Type": "Game Engine", "Release Year": "1993", "Developer": "Graham Nelson" }, { "Technology": "StoryNexus", "Description": "A platform for creating narrative games with a focus on player choice and engagement.", "Type": "Game Engine", "Release Year": "2012", "Developer": "Failbetter Games" }, { "Technology": "Interactive Fiction (IF)", "Description": "Text-based games focused on narrative and player choices.", "Type": "Game Genre", "Release Year": "1976", "Developer": "Various" }, { "Technology": "Dialogue System for Unity", "Description": "A Unity plugin for creating complex dialogue systems.", "Type": "Plugin", "Release Year": "2014", "Developer": "Arteen Korkmaz" }, { "Technology": "GameMaker Studio", "Description": "A 2D game development environment that can be used for narrative-driven games.", "Type": "Game Engine", "Release Year": "2012", "Developer": "YoYo Games" }, { "Technology": "Arya", "Description": "A lightweight framework for creating narrative-driven games.", "Type": "Game Engine", "Release Year": "2018", "Developer": "Arya Project Team" }, { "Technology": "Inklewriter", "Description": "A simple tool for writing interactive stories that can be published online.", "Type": "Web Tool", "Release Year": "2012", "Developer": "Inkle Studios" }, { "Technology": "Crafty", "Description": "A JavaScript framework for making 2D games, suitable for narrative-driven experiences.", "Type": "Game Engine", "Release Year": "2011", "Developer": "CraftyJS Team" }, { "Technology": "Ren'Py Visual Novel Engine", "Description": "A visual novel engine for creating interactive fiction with graphics.", "Type": "Game Engine", "Release Year": "2004", "Developer": "Tom Rothamel" }, { "Technology": "Storyline Framework", "Description": "A C# library for creating branching narratives.", "Type": "Library", "Release Year": "2015", "Developer": "Nick Parker" }, { "Technology": "ChoiceScript", "Description": "A scripting language for creating text-based choice games.", "Type": "Programming Language", "Release Year": "2009", "Developer": "Choice of Games" }, { "Technology": "Fungus", "Description": "An open-source tool for creating storytelling in Unity.", "Type": "Game Engine", "Release Year": "2013", "Developer": "Fungus Team" }, { "Technology": "Ogre", "Description": "A 3D graphics rendering engine used in narrative-driven games.", "Type": "Graphics Engine", "Release Year": "2000", "Developer": "The OGRE Project" }, { "Technology": "Scirra Construct", "Description": "A 2D game development tool geared towards creating narrative-driven experiences.", "Type": "Game Engine", "Release Year": "2011", "Developer": "Scirra Ltd" }, { "Technology": "Adventure Game Studio", "Description": "A software designed for creating graphic adventure games.", "Type": "Game Engine", "Release Year": "1997", "Developer": "Chris Jones" }, { "Technology": "Twine 2", "Description": "The updated version of Twine for creating interactive stories.", "Type": "Game Engine", "Release Year": "2013", "Developer": "Chris Klimas" }, { "Technology": "Voice Acting Club", "Description": "A community-driven platform for voice acting in games with narratives.", "Type": "Community", "Release Year": "2014", "Developer": NaN }, { "Technology": "Godot", "Description": "An open-source game engine that supports narrative designs in both 2D and 3D.", "Type": "Game Engine", "Release Year": "2014", "Developer": "Juan Linietsky" }, { "Technology": "Zork", "Description": "A classic interactive fiction game that set the standard for text-based narrative.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "1977", "Developer": "Infocom" }, { "Technology": "Fate Core System", "Description": "A narrative-focused tabletop RPG system that inspires game adaptations.", "Type": "Tabletop RPG", "Release Year": "2013", "Developer": "Evil Hat Productions" }, { "Technology": "RPG Maker MV", "Description": "A game engine for creating 2D role-playing games with narrative elements.", "Type": "Game Engine", "Release Year": "2015", "Developer": "KADOKAWA]" }, { "Technology": "Narrative Generator", "Description": "An AI tool that generates narrative ideas and structures for game developers.", "Type": "AI Tool", "Release Year": "2020", "Developer": NaN }, { "Technology": "Chatbot Framework", "Description": "A framework for building conversational agents that can drive narrative experiences.", "Type": "Tool", "Release Year": "2018", "Developer": "Various" }, { "Technology": "Visual Novel Maker", "Description": "An engine for creating visual novels with built-in features for storytelling.", "Type": "Game Engine", "Release Year": "2018", "Developer": "Degica" }, { "Technology": "Choose Your Own Adventure Books", "Description": "Interactive narrative books that allow readers to make choices that affect the story.", "Type": "Book Series", "Release Year": "1979", "Developer": "Various" }, { "Technology": "Zero Sum", "Description": "A narrative-driven card game with branching storylines.", "Type": "Card Game", "Release Year": "2021", "Developer": "Inquiring Minds" }, { "Technology": "Fallout Series Scripting", "Description": "Tools and engines used to create quest and dialogue systems in Fallout games.", "Type": "Tool", "Release Year": "1997", "Developer": "Bethesda Game Studios" }, { "Technology": "World Anvil", "Description": "World-building and RPG campaign management tool; can be used for narrative-driven games.", "Type": "Tool", "Release Year": "2016", "Developer": "World Anvil Team" }, { "Technology": "Alter Ego", "Description": "A computer simulation of a life that allows players to make choices affecting their character's life.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "1986", "Developer": "Activision" }, { "Technology": "Yarn Spinner", "Description": "A tool for writing dialogue and narrative structure in games.", "Type": "Script Editor", "Release Year": "2019", "Developer": "Yarn Spinner Team" }, { "Technology": "Variable Story Engine", "Description": "A customizable narrative engine allowing developers to create interactive stories.", "Type": "Game Engine", "Release Year": "2021", "Developer": NaN }, { "Technology": "Gamebook", "Description": "Interactive fiction as a published book in which the reader makes decisions to influence the narrative.", "Type": "Book Format", "Release Year": "Various", "Developer": "Various" }, { "Technology": "Novelty", "Description": "A tool for creating interactive fiction, putting an emphasis on story branches.", "Type": "Tool", "Release Year": "2014", "Developer": "G. Turel" }, { "Technology": "Chatmapper", "Description": "A visual tool for designing interactive dialogue and branching narratives.", "Type": "Software", "Release Year": "2010", "Developer": "Chatmapper Team" }, { "Technology": "ChoiceScript IDE", "Description": "An Integrated Development Environment for creating games with ChoiceScript.", "Type": "Tool", "Release Year": "2014", "Developer": "Choice of Games" }, { "Technology": "Reality Gaming", "Description": "Augmented reality technologies used to create narrative-driven gameplay experiences.", "Type": "Technology", "Release Year": "2018", "Developer": "Various" }, { "Technology": "Fragmented Narratives", "Description": "Techniques used to tell stories in non-linear formats across various mediums.", "Type": "Concept", "Release Year": "2010", "Developer": "Various" }, { "Technology": "Quests", "Description": "A narrative system that provides missions or tasks to players in games.", "Type": "Game Mechanic", "Release Year": "Varies", "Developer": "Various" }, { "Technology": "Board Game Narratives", "Description": "Games like Gloomhaven that combine board mechanics with rich storytelling.", "Type": "Board Game", "Release Year": "2017", "Developer": "Cephalofair Games" }, { "Technology": "Digital Narrative Tools", "Description": "Various online platforms for creating digital narrations, e-books, and interactive stories.", "Type": "Online Tool", "Release Year": "Various", "Developer": "Various" }, { "Technology": "Grim Fandango Remastered", "Description": "An example of a remastered classic game focusing on narrative and story-telling.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2015", "Developer": "Double Fine Productions" }, { "Technology": "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic", "Description": "An RPG based heavily on narrative choices and story progression.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2003", "Developer": "Bioware" }, { "Technology": "Life is Strange", "Description": "An episodic graphic adventure game that revolves around time manipulation and story choices.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2015", "Developer": "Dontnod Entertainment" }, { "Technology": "Baldur's Gate III", "Description": "An RPG emphasizing player choice and narrative depth in a fantasy setting.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2020", "Developer": "Larian Studios" }, { "Technology": "The Stanley Parable", "Description": "A narrative-driven experience exploring choices and consequences in gaming.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2013", "Developer": "Galactic Cafe" }, { "Technology": "Oxenfree", "Description": "A supernatural thriller that uses dialogue choices to shape the narrative experience.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2016", "Developer": "Night School Studio" }, { "Technology": "Detroit: Become Human", "Description": "An interactive drama that is heavily influenced by player choices.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2018", "Developer": "Quantic Dream" }, { "Technology": "Firewatch", "Description": "A first-person adventure that focuses on story and character development.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2016", "Developer": "Campo Santo" }, { "Technology": "The Walking Dead", "Description": "An episodic adventure game that focuses on narrative and player choices.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2012", "Developer": "Telltale Games" }, { "Technology": "Celeste", "Description": "A platformer with a narrative component that explores mental health through its story.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2018", "Developer": "Maddy Makes Games" }, { "Technology": "Journey", "Description": "An exploration game that tells a story through visuals and interactions, with minimal text.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2012", "Developer": "Thatgamecompany" }, { "Technology": "Undertale", "Description": "A unique RPG that allows players to choose between combat and dialogue, altering the narrative's outcome.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2015", "Developer": "Toby Fox" }, { "Technology": "Disco Elysium", "Description": "A narrative-heavy RPG focusing on dialogue and player choices to explore philosophical themes.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2019", "Developer": "ZA/UM" }, { "Technology": "Outer Wilds", "Description": "An exploration game driven by its mystery and narrative, focused on intergalactic storytelling.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2019", "Developer": "Mobius Digital" }, { "Technology": "Subnautica", "Description": "An open-world survival game that provides a narrative experience through exploration and survival mechanics.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2018", "Developer": "Unknown Worlds Entertainment" }, { "Technology": "Assassin's Creed Odyssey", "Description": "An open-world action RPG with a strong narrative driven by player choices.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2018", "Developer": "Ubisoft" }, { "Technology": "God of War (2018)", "Description": "An action-adventure game that features a rich narrative and character development.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2018", "Developer": "Santa Monica Studio" }, { "Technology": "Shadow of the Colossus", "Description": "An action-adventure game known for its minimalist approach to storytelling and deep narrative.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2005", "Developer": "Bluepoint Games" }, { "Technology": "Grim Fandango", "Description": "A classic adventure game mixing narrative with unique artistic style.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "1998", "Developer": "LucasArts" }, { "Technology": "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt", "Description": "An open-world RPG that focuses heavily on narrative and player choices throughout its quests.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2015", "Developer": "CD Projekt Red" }, { "Technology": "Portal 2", "Description": "A puzzle-platform game that integrates humor and narrative to enhance gameplay experience.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2011", "Developer": "Valve Corporation" }, { "Technology": "The Last of Us", "Description": "An action-adventure survival horror game rich in emotional storytelling.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2013", "Developer": "Naughty Dog" }, { "Technology": "Red Dead Redemption 2", "Description": "An open-world game known for its immersive story and character depth.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2018", "Developer": "Rockstar Games" }, { "Technology": "Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne", "Description": "An action game featuring a film noir narrative style.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2003", "Developer": "Remedy Entertainment" }, { "Technology": "Shadowrun Returns", "Description": "A tactical RPG with a strong focus on storytelling and branching narratives.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2013", "Developer": "Harebrained Schemes" }, { "Technology": "Cyberpunk 2077", "Description": "An open-world RPG that offers deep narrative experiences influenced by player choices.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2020", "Developer": "CD Projekt Red" }, { "Technology": "Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines", "Description": "A cult classic RPG that emphasizes choice and narrative in a dark environment.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2004", "Developer": "Troika Games" }, { "Technology": "Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons", "Description": "An adventure game that tells a poignant story through gameplay mechanics and narrative structure.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2013", "Developer": "Starbreeze Studios" }, { "Technology": "Life is Strange 2", "Description": "The sequel to Life is Strange, continuing the theme of choice-driven storylines.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2018", "Developer": "Dontnod Entertainment" }, { "Technology": "Portal", "Description": "A puzzle-platform game that uses humor and narrative cleverly to create engagement.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2007", "Developer": "Valve Corporation" }, { "Technology": "Amnesia: The Dark Descent", "Description": "A horror game that utilizes narrative to create a terrifying atmosphere.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2010", "Developer": "Frictional Games" }, { "Technology": "Spec Ops: The Line", "Description": "A military shooter with narrative choices that challenge moral dilemmas.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2012", "Developer": "Yager Development" }, { "Technology": "Journey to the Savage Planet", "Description": "A humorous exploration game with a lighthearted narrative.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2020", "Developer": "Typhoon Studios" }, { "Technology": "Timberborn", "Description": "A city-builder game where the narrative evolves with your actions in a post-human world.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2021", "Developer": "Mechanistry" }, { "Technology": "Death Stranding", "Description": "An action game that blends story and gameplay in a unique world.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2019", "Developer": "Kojima Productions" }, { "Technology": "Moon Hunters", "Description": "A cooperative action RPG with rich character-driven narratives based on mythology.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2016", "Developer": "Kitfox Games" }, { "Technology": "A Plague Tale: Innocence", "Description": "An action-adventure game that combines stealth and narrative about two siblings during the plague.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2019", "Developer": "Asobo Studio" }, { "Technology": "Darkest Dungeon", "Description": "A gothic roguelike RPG that emphasizes narrative and atmosphere as players manage a team of adventurers.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2016", "Developer": "Red Hook Studios" }, { "Technology": "Bioshock Infinite", "Description": "An FPS with strong narrative elements that dive into complex themes and storytelling techniques.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2013", "Developer": "Irrational Games" }, { "Technology": "Enslaved: Odyssey to the West", "Description": "An action-adventure game that incorporates a strong narrative with gameplay mechanics.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2010", "Developer": "Ninja Theory" }, { "Technology": "Ghost of Tsushima", "Description": "An action-adventure game set in feudal Japan that emphasizes storytelling and choice.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2020", "Developer": "Sucker Punch Productions" }, { "Technology": "The Banner Saga", "Description": "A tactical RPG that combines decision-making elements with a gripping narrative.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2014", "Developer": "Stoic Studio" }, { "Technology": "Heavy Rain", "Description": "An interactive drama that puts heavy emphasis on narrative and character choices.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2010", "Developer": "Quantic Dream" }, { "Technology": "Oxenfree II", "Description": "The sequel to Oxenfree, continuing the legacy of strong narrative-driven gameplay.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "TBA", "Developer": "Night School Studio" }, { "Technology": "House of Ashes", "Description": "This horror game focuses on narrative through choice and character interaction.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2021", "Developer": "Supermassive Games" }, { "Technology": "The Surge 2", "Description": "An action RPG that explores the narrative in a dystopian future with some RPG elements.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2019", "Developer": "Deck 13" }, { "Technology": "Death's Door", "Description": "An action-adventure game with a rich narrative and unique gameplay mechanics.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2021", "Developer": "Acid Nerve" }, { "Technology": "Stray", "Description": "An adventure game that follows a cat in a cyberpunk world, telling a narrative through exploration.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2022", "Developer": "BlueTwelve Studio" }, { "Technology": "CyberConnect2's Naruto RPGs", "Description": "These RPGs adapt the Naruto series, heavily involving narrative and player choices.", "Type": "Game Series", "Release Year": "2003-2020", "Developer": "CyberConnect2" }, { "Technology": "The Outer Worlds", "Description": "An action RPG that emphasizes player choice and narrative decisions affecting the game world.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2019", "Developer": "Obsidian Entertainment" }, { "Technology": "Chicory: A Colorful Tale", "Description": "An adventure game that combines art and narrative, allowing players to color their way through a story.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2021", "Developer": "Greg Lobanov" }, { "Technology": "Fable Series", "Description": "An action RPG series known for its choices and moral storytelling.", "Type": "Game Series", "Release Year": "2004-2010", "Developer": "Lionhead Studios" }, { "Technology": "Persona 5", "Description": "A Japanese RPG that blends daily life simulation with a deep narrative involving social links.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2016", "Developer": "Atlus" }, { "Technology": "Fallout: New Vegas", "Description": "An RPG known for its depth in narrative and branching storylines based on player choices.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2010", "Developer": "Obsidian Entertainment" }, { "Technology": "To the Moon", "Description": "An indie adventure game known for its emotional storytelling.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2011", "Developer": "Freebird Games" }, { "Technology": "Her Story", "Description": "A narrative-driven game that uses live-action video to tell a story through puzzle-solving.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2015", "Developer": "Sam Barlow" }, { "Technology": "Fire Emblem Series", "Description": "A tactical RPG series where the narrative evolves based on player decisions in battles.", "Type": "Game Series", "Release Year": "1990-Present", "Developer": "Intelligent Systems" }, { "Technology": "Spiritfarer", "Description": "An adventure game about guiding souls to the afterlife, emphasizing storytelling and character interaction.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2020", "Developer": "Thunder Lotus Games" }, { "Technology": "A Short Hike", "Description": "An exploration game that tells a charming story through discovery.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2019", "Developer": "Adam Robinson-Yu" }, { "Technology": "Monster Hunter Stories", "Description": "A turn-based RPG with a narrative-driven approach set in the Monster Hunter universe.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2016", "Developer": "Capcom" }, { "Technology": "Bioshock Series", "Description": "FPS games known for their narrative depth and philosophical themes.", "Type": "Game Series", "Release Year": "2007-2016", "Developer": "Irrational Games" }, { "Technology": "Pathologic 2", "Description": "A narrative-driven game that explores choice and consequence in a plague-ridden world.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2019", "Developer": "Ice-Pick Lodge" }, { "Technology": "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II", "Description": "An RPG that builds on its predecessor with deeper storytelling and character development.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2004", "Developer": "Obsidian Entertainment" }, { "Technology": "Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2", "Description": "A sequel to the cult classic focusing on narrative RPG elements and choices.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "TBA", "Developer": "Hardsuit Labs" }, { "Technology": "Children of Morta", "Description": "An action RPG with a narrative that revolves around family and love.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2019", "Developer": "Dead Mage" }, { "Technology": "Sunless Sea", "Description": "A survival/exploration game with a rich narrative set in a dark universe.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2015", "Developer": "Failbetter Games" }, { "Technology": "Portal Knights", "Description": "An action RPG with crafting elements and a whimsical narrative.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2017", "Developer": "Keen Games" }, { "Technology": "Astrologaster", "Description": "An interactive narrative game based on a 16th-century astrologer and his readings.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2019", "Developer": "Nyamyam" }, { "Technology": "Afterparty", "Description": "A narrative-driven game where players must outdrink the devil in Hell.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2019", "Developer": "Night School Studio" }, { "Technology": "Prey (2017)", "Description": "An action-adventure game with a focus on narrative and player-driven storytelling elements.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2017", "Developer": "Arkane Studios" }, { "Technology": "Twilight Zone: The Film Game", "Description": "A game that focuses on creating narratives inspired by various Twilight Zone episodes.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2021", "Developer": "Twilight Zone Team" }, { "Technology": "Find Yourself", "Description": "An interactive fiction game with a choice-based narrative focusing on personal growth.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2018", "Developer": NaN }, { "Technology": "Kingdom Hearts Series", "Description": "An action RPG franchise that blends Disney narratives with original characters and stories.", "Type": "Game Series", "Release Year": "2002-Present", "Developer": "Square Enix" }, { "Technology": "Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered", "Description": "An interactive drama game that includes choice-driven narrative elements remastered.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2015", "Developer": "Quantic Dream" }, { "Technology": "Persona 5 Royal", "Description": "An expanded version of Persona 5 with new narrative elements and characters.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2019", "Developer": "Atlus" }, { "Technology": "SCP: Containment Breach", "Description": "A horror game that allows players to explore narratives centered around SCP lore.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2014", "Developer": "Regalis" }, { "Technology": "Thimbleweed Park", "Description": "A point-and-click adventure game with a strong narrative and retro design.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2017", "Developer": "Terrible Toybox" }, { "Technology": "Toem", "Description": "A photography adventure game that explores a narrative through various quests and interactions.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2021", "Developer": "Something We Made" }, { "Technology": "Unpacking", "Description": "A narrative experience centered on unpacking boxes and exploring a person's life journey.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2021", "Developer": "Gentle Barn" }, { "Technology": "Kentucky Route Zero", "Description": "A magical realist adventure game focused on narrative and atmosphere.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2013", "Developer": "Cardboard Computer" }, { "Technology": "Night in the Woods", "Description": "An adventure game focusing on story and character with a strong narrative about mental health.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2017", "Developer": "Infinite Fall" }, { "Technology": "Return of the Obra Dinn", "Description": "An investigation game that unfolds a narrative through deduction and observation.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2018", "Developer": "Lucas Pope" }, { "Technology": "Eastshade", "Description": "An open-world exploration game that focuses on storytelling through artistic expression.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2019", "Developer": "Eastshade Studios" }, { "Technology": "Chicory: A Colorful Tale", "Description": "A whimsical exploration game where creativity drives the narrative.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2021", "Developer": "Greg Lobanov" }, { "Technology": "Fox and Forests", "Description": "A platformer with an emphasis on narrative and exploration of a magical world.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2018", "Developer": "Bonus Level Entertainment" }, { "Technology": "Lake", "Description": "An adventure game revolving around choices and storytelling in a rural setting.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2021", "Developer": "Gamious" }, { "Technology": "Disco Elysium: The Final Cut", "Description": "An expanded version of the acclaimed narrative RPG with new voice acting and content.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2021", "Developer": "ZA/UM" }, { "Technology": "Little Nightmares II", "Description": "A dark adventure with a heavy narrative influence, focusing on atmosphere and storytelling.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2021", "Developer": "Tarsier Studios" }, { "Technology": "Mad Max", "Description": "An open-world action-adventure with a narrative propelled by its post-apocalyptic setting.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2015", "Developer": "Avalanche Studios" }, { "Technology": "Space Quest Series", "Description": "A classic sci-fi adventure game series known for its humor and strong narrative.", "Type": "Game Series", "Release Year": "1986-1995", "Developer": "Sierra On-Line" }, { "Technology": "Final Fantasy VII Remake", "Description": "A reimagining of the original that emphasizes expanded narratives and character depth.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2020", "Developer": "Square Enix" }, { "Technology": "Gravity Rush", "Description": "An action-adventure game with a strong narrative about gravity manipulation and discovery.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2012", "Developer": "Japan Studio" }, { "Technology": "Octopath Traveler", "Description": "A turn-based RPG that features multiple narratives woven together in a unique storytelling format.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2018", "Developer": "Square Enix" }, { "Technology": "Disgaea Series", "Description": "A tactical RPG series known for its humorous narrative and extensive character development.", "Type": "Game Series", "Release Year": "2003-Present", "Developer": "Nippon Ichi Software" }, { "Technology": "Hades", "Description": "A roguelike dungeon crawler that tells an evolving story through gameplay and character interactions.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2020", "Developer": "Supergiant Games" }, { "Technology": "Bully", "Description": "An open-world action-adventure game that focuses on narrative and character interactions in a school setting.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2006", "Developer": "Rockstar Games" }, { "Technology": "Cities: Skylines", "Description": "While primarily a city-building game, it encourages narrative through urban storytelling and player creativity.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2015", "Developer": "Colossal Order" }, { "Technology": "Celestial", "Description": "A narrative-focused adventure exploring themes of life and existence in a celestial environment.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2021", "Developer": "Celestial Studio" }, { "Technology": "Toem: A Photo Adventure", "Description": "An exploration game that engages players through narrative and photography.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2021", "Developer": "Something We Made" }, { "Technology": "Valhalla", "Description": "A cyberpunk bartending simulator with strong narrative-driven interactions.", "Type": "Game", "Release Year": "2016", "Developer": "Suvaka" }, { "Technology": "Outer Wilds", "Description": "An open-world exploration game showcasing a deeply interwoven narrative in a unique world.", "Type": "Game", 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