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Return to Ringworld is a science fiction adventure game released in 1994 for MS-DOS. Developed and published by Tsunami Media, Inc., it is a licensed title based on Larry Niven's Known Space series of novels. This point and click adventure serves as a direct sequel to the earlier game Ringworld: Revenge of the Patriarch.

Players control a party of three fugitive characters: Quinn, Seeker of Vengeance, and Miranda Rees. Their primary objective is to navigate the vast Ringworld to find evidence that will clear their names, but they soon become involved in a larger conflict to prevent a universe-threatening plot. Gameplay involves exploring hundreds of distinct screens and environments, interacting with objects and characters, and solving a variety of logic and inventory-based puzzles to progress the story. The structure allows players to switch control between the three protagonists, similar to mechanics found in other multi-character adventures, to utilize different perspectives and solve interconnected puzzles.

Progression is nonlinear, with the game world featuring expansive areas including mazes and complex locations to investigate. The core gameplay systems consist of traditional point and click exploration, dialogue interactions with non-player characters, and puzzle-solving that often requires combining items or manipulating the environment. The narrative unfolds as players uncover the schemes of antagonist General Carson Teal, who seeks to harness Ringworld's secrets for his own ambitions, driving the player's mission to stop him.