Indie · 2024
The Butler Did It
Life in Port Terris is harsh—food is scarce, work endless, and friends often vanish into the clutches of the Constables and their mechanical enforcers. When the head of a grand estate offers you a job, a full plate, and shelter from the City Dungeons, it’s hard to refuse. *The Butler Did It* is a 300,000-word interactive novel by Daniel Elliot, a Choice of Games finalist, where your decisions shape the entire story. This text-driven adventure features no visuals or sound, relying solely on your imagination. At Coburg Manor, you’ll navigate a steampunk world filled with intrigue, danger, and unexpected twists. Play as any gender identity and sexual orientation, facing both human and robotic foes with sword, wit, or steam-powered tools. Uncover a conspiracy threatening society’s core, or keep it secret and survive. Meet a rich cast of characters, possibly find love, or even escape to a spaceship. Will you protect your home from an unseen apocalypse, or succ.