This is somewhat tangential to the precise topic but since it doesn’t come up often: if you’re into this genre I recommend a game called Vespers. Really well done and thick atmosphere.
My absolute favorite text adventure in recent years is Lost Pig. Alas, it is not compatible with the UNIX port this post is about, but it is a delightful game with a unique comedic voice.
Vespers is great. I also recommend the classic Lovecraftian adventure, Anchorhead.