Best free "text-based" games

VISUAL - In gaming, text-based refers to games where all or most of the interaction and storytelling is conveyed through written words rather than graphics or visuals. Players read descriptions of environments, actions, and events, and input commands or choices using text to influence what happens next. This style emphasizes imagination, decision-making, and narrative, allowing complex stories, puzzles, or simulations to unfold entirely through language. Classic examples include interactive fiction and early adventure games, where the player’s mind fills in the visuals while the text drives both gameplay and storytelling.