Best Cairn alternatives: games like Cairn: Interactive Fiction

10+ similar games compared and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
4 free games
Updated November 2026

Cairn is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps and games for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Cairn

Chernobyl 3D#1

Chernobyl 3D by Richard Blundell

Wave-based arena FPS
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
5.0(4 ratings)
Free
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Experience intense single-player arena combat with escalating waves of enemies and a variety of weapons. Utilize power-ups and a portal gun for strategic traversal and boss elimination. Compete on a global leaderboard with replay functionality.

Astrologaster#2

Astrologaster by Nyamyam

A comedy written in the stars
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.7(65 ratings)
$9.99
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Step into Shakespeare's London as a fraudulent astrologer. Diagnose and cure patients using celestial charts, solve absurd problems, and navigate a world of intrigue. Your choices impact lives and your quest for a medical license.

Nethack Helper#3

Nethack Helper by David Konshuh

Nethack Helper
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
5.0(2 ratings)
Free
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This app serves as a comprehensive toolkit for NetHack players, offering tools to master shops, spells, and character progression. It provides detailed information on items, spells, intrinsics, and includes animated solutions for puzzles. The app also features score logging and progress tracking.

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Werewolf: Book of Hungry Names
Werewolf: Book of Hungry Names
Werewolf: Book of Hungry Names
by Choice of Games LLC
$19.99

Embark on an epic text-based adventure as a werewolf tasked with saving Earth. Make hundreds of choices to rebuild your pack, survive the wilderness, and unleash your rage against a deceptive Wyrm Spirit.

Hundreds of choicesText-based interactive novelBuild and manage your pack
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(19)
paid
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Moldvay's Labyrinth
Moldvay's Labyrinth
Moldvay's Labyrinth
Old-School Dungeon Crawler
$4.99

Embark on a classic dungeon-crawling adventure inspired by 1970s and 80s CRPGs. Explore over 500 rooms, battle hundreds of unique monsters, and uncover countless treasures and secrets. Adjust the difficulty to your preference for a quick or extended play session.

Over 500 rooms to explore300+ unique monstersHundreds of treasures and secrets
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(15)
paid
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PewPew Live 2
PewPew Live 2
PewPew Live 2
by Jean-Francois Geyelin
$5.99

Experience a new dimension of gaming with multiple unique modes, including a single-player world featuring challenging boss battles. Unlock hundreds of items and utilize a sandbox environment to hone your skills. Daily quests offer ongoing engagement and rewards.

Five new game modesSingle player worldBoss battles
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Pipe Mania – Pipe Puzzle
Pipe Mania – Pipe Puzzle
Pipe Mania – Pipe Puzzle
Solve pipe puzzles before flow
Free

Connect pipes to create an unbroken path before the timer runs out. This game challenges your logic and speed with hundreds of levels. Enjoy it anywhere, even offline.

Hundreds of levelsLogic and speed challengesTimed and Relax modes
🎮 Games
(1)
free with in-app purchases
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Remember: Room Escape
Remember: Room Escape
Remember: Room Escape
Atmospheric room escape.
$2.99

Awaken in a disturbing morgue with no memory and solve intricate puzzles to uncover your identity. Explore eerie 3D environments and piece together clues in this atmospheric horror escape game for adults.

Horror room escape adventure100+ challenging puzzlesIntriguing story
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Simon the Sorcerer
Simon the Sorcerer
Simon the Sorcerer
Hilarious Magical Adventure
$6.99

Embark on a hilarious magical adventure as a young boy transported to a fantasy realm. You must rescue a wizard from an evil sorcerer, facing goblins, dwarves, and more. Relive this classic point-and-click quest with updated controls and graphics.

Touch-screen optimized controlsHotspot-based gameplayNew slick icons and animations
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(75)
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Moldvay's Labyrinth Basic
Moldvay's Labyrinth Basic
Moldvay's Labyrinth Basic
Old-School Dungeon Crawler
Free

Embark on a retro dungeon crawl inspired by classic RPGs. Explore early levels, choose from classic classes, and level up your characters. This free edition offers a focused, old-school experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

Classic dungeon crawling gameplay5 classic character classesLevel up characters to level 3
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(3)
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