How to build your own interactive RPG terminal indie game (Beginner Friendly!!)

Liana H. — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:28:31 +0000

How to Create a Twine Game and Share It on Itch.io

Want to make a fun, interactive text-based game? Twine is the perfect tool to get started — no coding skills needed! Here's a simple step-by-step guide to help you build your story and share it online.

1. Download Twine

First, download Twine to your laptop.

👉 Download Twine here

2. Create Passages and Write Your Story

Twine works by using "passages" — think of them like blocks of text or scenes in your story. Start by creating your first few passages and writing your narrative.

3. Connect Your Passages

Link passages together to control how the story flows from one event to the next.

Example:

:: Passage 1

I hate him so much! [[Continue|Passage 2]]

:: Passage 2

Oh my god, I hate him! [[Continue|Passage 3]]

4. Add Interactivity to Your Game

Make your game more exciting by adding choices for the player!

Example:

:: Passage 3

What should I eat today?

Apples [[choose|Passage 4]] or Bananas [[choose|Passage 5]]?

:: Passage 4

I ate apples! [[Continue|Passage 6]]

:: Passage 5

I ate bananas! [[Continue|Passage 6]]

:: Passage 6

That was a yummy lunch!

5. Save Your Project

Once your story is complete, save your Twine project as an .html file. This file is what you'll upload to share your game online.

6. Upload to Itch.io

Create a game page on itch.io and upload your .html file. Now your game is live and can be played by friends, family, and anyone else on the internet!

Thank You!!

If you enjoyed this tutorial or want to see an interactive Twine game in action, play my interactive m*rder mystery game "Red Stains & Gold Eyes" below! If you enjoy it, be sure to ⭐️ the repo!

Game Links

Liana24601 / Maroon-RPG

link: https://lianadothallik.itch.io/red-stains-gold-eyes

Red Stains & Gold Eyes: An Interactive Terminal Game inspired by Taylor Swift's "Maroon"

Created by Liana24601

The Game

Writing stories based off my favorite songs has always been a fun pastime for me. This year, I thought I would take that hobby to the next level. I made my first ever RPG game based off Taylor Swift's song "Maroon". With masterful storytelling, well-crafted writing, poetic lyric snippets, and a thrilling atmospshere, I believe this game is definitely something to see. Enjoy!

Take a sneak peek!

The game includes...

Intriguing characters
Chilling writing
Tough decisions
Pyschological thrillers
A supspenseful mystery
Multiple storylines
Stunning visuals
And a dark ending!

Play it here! Press "run game" and click through the game to play! Game link :)

Also!!

If you play the game and find it to your liking, be sure to star this repo!! Any and all support is appreciated, and feedback…

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lianadothallik.itch.io

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