This is a Work of Fiction

About

"This is a Work of Fiction" is a puzzle game where each challenge is a cryptic title with no instructions. Players solve them to piece together a story about a conspiracy that’s neither subtle nor typical. The puzzles run the gamut from simple to maddening, often relying on lateral thinking or niche internet references. Progress reveals fragments of a narrative about someone digging into a vast, nonsensical cover-up, though the real hook is figuring out how the puzzles connect. The game draws from real-life internet oddities like the Time Cube phenomenon. With a 78% community approval rating and over 12,000 playthroughs since 2011, it’s a cult favorite for its dry humor and refusal to explain itself. The lack of hand-holding can frustrate, but the payoff is in the absurdity. Best for players who enjoy decoding riddles that make just enough sense to keep clicking.