TADS Alternatives

Twine

Twine is an open-source tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories. You don't need to write any code to create a simple story with Twine, but you can extend...

Features:

• IDE
• Non linear editor

Inform

Inform is a design system for interactive fiction based on natural language. It is a radical reinvention of the way interactive fiction is designed, guided by...

Features:

• IDE
• Natural Language Processing
• No coding required

ChoiceScript

ChoiceScript is a simple programming language for writing multiple-choice games (MCGs) like Choice of the Dragon. Writing games with ChoiceScript is easy and fun, even...

Features:

• Scripting language
• Writing tool

ADRIFT

ADRIFT Developer is a Windows application that allows you to create complex interactive fiction games quickly and easily. It allows you to concentrate on the story by...

Quest

Quest lets you create sophisticated text-based games, without having to program. Make text adventures, role-playing games, training materials, simulations, or...

Ink by Inkle

ink is a popular open source scripting language for branching stories, designed for writers.

ADLENGINE

Adliberum Engine is a multiplayer compatible role-playing text adventure engine. Complete with real-time world-building commands; craft text powered games and scenarios...