This page replaces the old “where do I go now?” link-page pattern with a small current guide.
IFDB
IFDB is the best first stop for discovering games, reading reviews, browsing lists, and finding play/download links.
IF Archive
The IF Archive preserves game files, interpreters, authoring tools, manuals, maps, walkthroughs, and other IF material.
IFWiki
IFWiki is the community encyclopedia: history, terminology, people, games, tools, awards, and event records.
Interactive Fiction Community Forum
The IntFiction forum is the modern gathering place for authoring questions, playing recommendations, hints, competitions, and community discussion.
IFComp
IFComp is a long-running annual competition and one of the best ways to see what new IF authors are making.
IFTF
The Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation supports important IF infrastructure and preservation efforts.
RetroRealm note
For RetroRealm, this page should be short and maintained. Link rot is a tiny undead army. Do not build a giant directory unless you want to become its weary gravekeeper.