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Run Tavernquest is a visual novel about running a game — and about the tension between players, systems, and the people who design them. What starts as a simple text adventure quickly becomes a sharp commentary on miscommunication, authority, and control in game design.

You oversee a player named Steve as he navigates an old-school text adventure, guided by a rigid CPU assistant that enforces rules, syntax, and “correct” play. As the game progresses, the line between player error and system failure starts to blur in fascinating ways.

If you’re interested in game design, developer–player relationships, emergent play, or why so many games feel hostile when they shouldn’t, Run Tavernquest is well worth your time.

This video is spoiler-light and focuses on themes and structure rather than endings.