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Play Acheton Online

Type commands, hit dead ends, then realize the solution was something ridiculous like "pour honey on the lever." The walls might judge you, but cracking its puzzles feels like outsmarting the universe.

Developer: Jon Thackray, Jonathan Partington, and David Seal
Genre: Interactive fiction
Released: 1978
File size: 122.24 KB
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Game Overview

Oh man, Acheton—this text adventure doesn’t just test your puzzle-solving skills, it practically demands you wrestle with it. You start typing commands like "go north" or "examine statue," and suddenly you're knee-deep in riddles that make you question if you’ve ever actually used your brain before. The first time I played, I spent 20 minutes stuck in a room because I didn’t think to "lick the walls" (yes, really).

It’s got that classic MS-DOS vibe where the world feels massive and slightly hostile, like it’s judging you for not being clever enough. Hidden doors, bizarre inventory combos, and descriptions that tease just enough to drive you nuts—it’s all here. And when you finally crack a puzzle? Pure triumph. Just keep a notepad handy, because your memory won’t cut it.

Fair warning: You’ll either love the brutal charm or rage-quit before finding the first treasure. No in-between.


Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".
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Download Acheton ROM

You can download this ROM to play Acheton offline using an MS-DOS emulator (Top Emulators).

*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.

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