State of the Niche Survey

State of the Niche 2026

A quick pulse-check on where multiplayer text-based games are headed. Takes about 3 minutes. Results will be shared on writing-games.org.

Which describes you? (select all that apply) *

Player Making my own game Helping run an existing game Returning after time away New to the hobby

Overall, how do you feel about the direction text-based games are heading? *

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Extremely Pessimistic Extremely Optimistic

What's the most positive thing you see happening in the niche right now?

What's the most concerning thing?

Where do you see yourself in this hobby 1 year from now? *

More involved About the same Less involved Unsure

Anything else you want to add?