Mask of the Plague Doctor: A Medieval Text-Based Adventure

5/22/2026, 7:32:22 PM

Tags: #text-based #interactive-fiction #rpg #adventure #indie #choice-matters

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Japan Price: ¥ 920
Global Price: $7.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 5/22/2026, 7:32:22 PM

Key highlight

Mask of the Plague Doctor is a 410,000-word text-based interactive novel where your choices determine the fate of a medieval town plagued by a mysterious disease. Developed by Choice of Games, it features single-player,

Details

Step into the role of a plague doctor in the grim medieval fantasy world of Thornback Hollow. A mysterious disease, the Waking Death, has gripped the town, leaving its citizens sleepless and terrified.

As an interactive novel, 'Mask of the Plague Doctor' places you at the heart of this crisis, where your decisions shape the narrative and the fate of the town.

Overview

This text-based adventure by Peter Parrish immerses you in a story of 410,000 words. Without graphics or sound, your imagination is the primary tool as you navigate the complex social and medical challenges of a town under quarantine. The Crown has tasked you and two other doctors with eradicating the plague, but the methods may be drastic, even involving the town's destruction.

Highlights

Genre: An engaging blend of Adventure, RPG, and Indie elements.
Gameplay: A purely text-based interactive novel driven by player choice.
Features: Supports Single-player, Steam Achievements, and Steam Cloud.

Who It's For

Fans of classic interactive fiction, narrative-driven games, and those who enjoy making impactful choices in a richly imagined medieval fantasy setting will find 'Mask of the Plague Doctor' compelling.