The Road to Canterbury: A Medieval Text Adventure of Choice

9/5/2026, 3:05:26 AM

Release date: 4/26/2018

Tags: #adventure #indie #rpg #choose-your-own-adventure #text-based

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Score: 81%Positive
Review Count: 16 reviews
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¥ 700 (JPY)

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$5.99 (USD)

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Key highlight

Embark on a 175,000-word text-based medieval adventure in 'The Road to Canterbury,' where your choices shape history and the narrative. Explore London in 1375 alongside noble figures on a pilgrimage.

Who this is for

Recommended for players seeking a deeply immersive text adventure where their choices significantly impact the narrative, set within the rich world of Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales.'

Details

Overview

Step back into the 14th century and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" with "The Road to Canterbury." Developed by Choice of Games, this 175,000-word interactive novel places you in the shoes of a young pauper on a clandestine mission during a tumultuous period in English history. London, 1375. The Black Prince is ailing, and the fragile peace with France is threatened. Your journey, intertwined with that of the noblewoman Philippa de Roet, will be shaped entirely by the decisions you make.

Highlights

A Text-Based Journey: Experience a deep narrative adventure without graphics or sound, relying solely on the power of your imagination.
Historical Setting: Explore medieval London in 1375, a time of political intrigue and the looming threat of war with France.
Choice-Driven Narrative: Your decisions directly influence the unfolding story and the historical events that transpire, offering significant replayability.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who relish deep storytelling, historical settings, and the freedom to explore different narrative paths. If you enjoy text-based adventures, interactive fiction, and games that challenge your decision-making, "The Road to Canterbury" offers a compelling experience.

Game Info

"The Road to Canterbury" is a single-player, text-based adventure RPG developed and published by Choice of Games. It features Steam Achievements and Steam Cloud support, with captions available for accessibility. The game was released on April 26, 2018, and is available in English.