INSTEAD-GAMES for PC Windows

INSTEAD-GAMES for Windows

Action & adventure For ages 13 and up For ages 13 and up
1 Free

Overview

Here you will find about a hundred text quests of various genres. Install and play in a couple of clicks. And these are not simple texts with a couple of choices of actions, but full-fledged quests with the active use of inventory, items in locations and communication with characters. There are also several games ported from the ZX-Spectrum and you can even play text quests from "Space Rangers"! PLEASE NOTE: Most of these games are written in Russian, some of them have been translated into other languages, but nevertheless, knowledge of the Russian language is necessary to complete most games. You may also check Non-Linear Text Quests game bundle, which contains a selection of games in English and Russian. In this application you will find: * over 150 exciting games * ‎adventure, fantasy, mystical and detective stories * Worlds for every taste: from our reality to space odysseys and post-apocalypse Plots of some games: Return of the Quantum Cat: The most famous game on the platform. You play as a forester whose cat has been stolen. The search leads you to a mysterious institute. Help save Barsik! Insteadose 3: Earth on the brink of disaster. Humankind's last hope is a huge spaceship that must go to distant stars in search of a new home for people. More than a thousand years to fly. And while people sleep in cryo-capsules, robots keep watch. Infected: It has been several years since the epidemic began. The first infected people died a long time ago, but the virus is still walking around the country, and you still need to be very careful. Civilization has perished. The more people gather together, the more likely it is that a new infected will appear, and then... Detective riddles: Short twisted stories that can only be solved if you are very attentive and quick-witted. Neither a pipe, like that of Inspector Varnicke, nor a mustache, like that of Poirot, will help you, but you will have to master the methods of deduction and logic that these book detectives have endowed with their authors. The full list of games can be found on the site https://instead-games.ru You can discuss the application and games on the website forum https://instead-games.ru/forum/ The INSTEAD (Simple Text Adventure, The Interpreter) interpreter allows you to play games that are a mixture of visual novel, text quest and classic 90s quests. Such games can be conditionally called “textographic”. You can get some idea of ​​the genre if you have played quests on the ZX-Spectrum, text input games or graphic quests from Lucas Arts. The genre of games under INSTEAD incorporates some of the ideas from the mentioned games but makes them more accessible to modern gamers. This means that whether you like modern games or not - you can enjoy the games on INSTEAD! If you don't like modern commercial games, or you're in your 30s and have fond memories of childhood games, stories on INSTEAD might be an outlet for you. If you love modern games - INSTEAD can give you something new. Features of the INSTEAD engine: * portability (Unix, Windows, Android, OS X...); * ease of game development (using Lua); * flexibility; In addition to its main purpose, the INSTEAD engine is currently used to write games and other genres. For example, simple arcade or casual games can also be executed by the interpreter. Also, there are modules for running games from other engines. For example, you can play text quests from the game “Space Rangers.” So, if you're interested, you can download the interpreter and try playing the games or just see what some of them look like.

Additional Information

  • Developed by NLB project
  • Version 2024.02.19
  • Requires

    Available on: Xbox console, PC, Mobile, Surface Hub, HoloLens

    OS: Windows 10 version 10240.0 or higher

  • Published 2022-09-09
  • Size 17.58 MB
  • File Type appx/msix
  • Language
    English (United States)
  • Permissions

    Access your Internet connection

    Use data stored on an external storage device

  • Microsoft Store ID 9p1p87vbrtsr

How to download and install INSTEAD-GAMES from the Microsoft

To download and install INSTEAD-GAMES for PC from Microsoft, here are two methods you can follow. You can access the app directly on the Microsoft Store.

Method 1: Download and Install via the Microsoft Store

This is the most straightforward and secure way to get INSTEAD-GAMES.

Step 1: Open the Microsoft Store

  • Click the Start Menu (Windows logo) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
  • Search for Microsoft Store in the search bar and open it.
  • Step 2: Search for INSTEAD-GAMES

  • In the Microsoft Store, type INSTEAD-GAMES into the search bar at the top and press Enter.
  • Select the app from the search results to open its detail page.
  • Step 3: Download and Install

  • Click the Get button (if the app is free) or Install to begin the download.
  • The app will automatically install after the download is complete.
  • Step 4: Access the App

  • Once installed, you can find INSTEAD-GAMES in your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to use.
  • Method 2: Download from the Official Microsoft Website

    If you prefer downloading directly from the web, you can use the official Microsoft website.

    Step 1: Visit the INSTEAD-GAMES Page

  • Open your browser and go to the INSTEAD-GAMES page
  • Step 2: Download the App

  • Click the Get in Store app button on the webpage.
  • This will redirect you to the Microsoft Store app on your PC.
  • Step 3: Install INSTEAD-GAMES

  • Follow the same steps as in Method 1 to download and install INSTEAD-GAMES.
  • Step 4: Use INSTEAD-GAMES

  • Launch INSTEAD-GAMES from your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Tips for a Smooth Installation

  • Ensure your PC is connected to the internet.
  • Keep your Windows operating system updated for the best performance.
  • Conclusion:

    Both methods ultimately utilize the Microsoft Store, ensuring the app's safety and reliability. Whether you prefer browsing within the Store or starting via the website, both approaches lead you to successfully download and install INSTEAD-GAMES.
    INSTEAD-GAMES for PC Windows

    INSTEAD-GAMES for PC

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    2024-02-19

    INSTEAD-GAMES for PC Windows

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