#narrative-driven

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Forgotten 23 a narrative-driven sci-fi adventure game, is  due to launch on Linux as well as Windows PC, bringing its immersive story to a wider audience. All thanks to the continued creative vision of developer KovalGames, the adventure is only getting bigger. Which you can now find on Steam and it's coming to GOG too. If you’ve ever wanted to live your own sci-fi nightmare, now’s your chance. Forgotten 23, the debut title from indie solo dev KovalGames (teamed up with publishing platform indie.io), has just crash-landed on Steam—and it’s a mind-bending ride you won’t want to miss. Out now for Windows PC, including full support for Linux coming, Forgotten 23 throws you into a relentless 23-minute time loop on a dying space station orbiting Proxima Centauri b. And the clock’s already ticking.

Yes, the game will be on Linux in the coming weeks – I'm working on optimizing it.

KovalGames has officially confirmed that Forgotten 23 is being developed with Unity 3D—making native support not just possible, but likely. With Unity’s built-in cross-platform capabilities, expanding to Linux is a smart and natural next step. You play as Max Novak, an engineer sent to investigate a distress signal from a research station known only as The Forgotten. When you arrive, the place is a ghost ship—no crew, flickering emergency lights, and corrupted logs. Also, an AI that’s just a little too calm about the whole thing. Before you can even get your bearings, the entire station starts falling out of orbit. You’ve got 23 minutes until it slams into the planet below… and then everything resets.

Forgotten 23 | Launch Trailer

Quantum Witch launches the narrative-driven pixel adventure game on Linux and Windows PC. All thanks to the amazing creativity of developer NikkiJay, who bring bold, unforgettable worlds to life. Which you can now find on Steam with fresh ideas. Quantum Witch launches, and honestly, it feels like someone just cast Haste on the whole QVerse. Boot up your favorite Linux distro (or Windows, if you must) and slip into a handcrafted pixel adventure where your every narrative-driven decision twists reality in ways equal parts beautiful and brutal. Here’s the setup: Ren — a straight-talking farm girl from the sleepy land of Hus—bumps into what might be an old god. One cosmic mishap later, she’s tumbling through multiverses like loose change in a dryer. Her only anchors? A razor-sharp sense of humor, a dash of magic she barely understands, and Tyra — her wife, rock, and resident dispenser of faith when things get spooky. Together, they’ll try to clean up the mess Ren accidentally launches, one quantum hop at a time in Quantum Witch. Every choice you make sticks. Spare a robot’s life? Betray a fish pilgrim? Ask The Skeleton Who Can See Through Time for spoilers? The QVerse remembers—and it’s petty. Expect endings that range from full-on doomscroll darkness to sweet, tear-in-your-beard catharsis. First run goes sideways? Spin up a new timeline and chase a happier fate. No two playthroughs of the Quantum Witch launch will look the same, unless you’re a glitch in the matrix (and even glitches get unique side quests—trust me).

Quantum Witch Launch Trailer

NikkiJay, the one-woman dev powerhouse from the UK, taught herself everything—pixel art, game logic, even how to wrangle a conditional dialogue tree the size of a small moon. Her story vibes come from a real place: breaking free from a high-control cult and celebrating her queer identity. That raw honesty bleeds into the writing, amplified by BAFTA-nominated Paul Rose and legendary journalist Stephanie Sterling. If you’re hungry for representation that hits home instead of ticking boxes, pull up a chair for the Quantum Witch launch. Eye candy? We’re talking rich, cozy pixel art that makes you want to frame every screen. Ear candy? A soundtrack co-composed with Christopher Jerden-Cooke that lodges itself in your head and refuses to pay rent. And yes, you can absolutely pet the cat—because life’s hard enough without feline affection. Quick deets for the min-max crowd:

Platforms – Linux (our penguin-powered pride) & Windows PC

Price – Quantum Witch launches for $8.99 USD / £8.99 / €8.77, plus a 10% discount on Steam

Playtime – Depends how reckless you are with cosmic powers

Replay value – Through the roof, thanks to branching paths and multiple endings

Quantum Witch the emotionally charged, narrative-driven indie adventure now has a free game demo for Linux and Windows PC. All of this magic comes from the creative mind of solo developer NikkiJay. Which you can now try on Steam.

Get ready to mark your calendars and prep your download buttons, because Quantum Witch is about to drop a must-play demo during Steam Next Fest, running June 9–16 — and trust me, this one’s going to hit different.

Made by solo dev NikkiJay, Quantum Witch isn’t just another indie title. It’s a deeply personal, darkly funny, and emotionally powerful narrative-driven indie adventure through the multiverse. Since it’s built on real-life experiences that give it a heart unlike anything you’ve played before.

What's this title About?

You’ll step into the shoes of Ren, a farm girl living her best quiet life in a utopian town called Hus. But peace doesn't last long. One cosmic curveball later, she’s yanked into an interdimensional war involving ancient gods, forgotten magic, and strange cosmic powers. Suddenly, she’s not just farming carrots—she’s facing choices that could shape the entire multiverse.

 Quantum Witch isn’t your typical "save the world" storyline. Since every decision Ren makes (or doesn’t make) changes how the story unfolds. Side quests twist in unexpected ways. Lore hides in the corners, waiting for curious players to uncover it. And those choices? They matter. We're talking multiple endings, lasting consequences, and also replay value for days.

Quantum Witch: Steam Next Fest Trailer

What Makes Quantum Witch Special?

Now here’s where things get real. NikkiJay, the mastermind behind this release, grew up in a high-control cult where video games were more than a hobby—they were an escape. Later in life, she faced the pain of coming out, losing her family, and rebuilding from scratch. All of that raw emotion, all of that resilience, is baked into every pixel of Quantum Witch.

This isn’t just fantasy. It’s a story about healing, growth, and reclaiming your power—wrapped in a witty, queer-centered universe with big heart, big laughs, and big stakes.

And yes, the demo runs natively on Linux, so everyone gets a seat at the table.

Demo Highlights:

A gripping story where your choices shape Ren’s fate.

Multiple endings, unexpected outcomes, and juicy side quests that reward exploration.

A killer script full of dark humor and emotional punches, co-written with BAFTA-nominated writer Paul Rose and games journalist Stephanie Sterling.

Authentic queer representation in a world crafted by someone who’s lived that truth.

So if you're into narrative-driven indie adventure titles that mean something, where the laughs cut deep and the choices carry weight — Quantum Witch should be at the top of your Next Fest playlist.

A Narrative-Driven PUBG Game Will Require a Complete Gameplay Overhaul

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Is a war-torn future so devoid of chicken dinners you’d put your life on the line to win one?

By Seth G. Macy

There’s a new PUBG game coming, and it’s not a battle royale. It’s not a sequel, either. In fact, it’s “an original narrative…

'NarraScope 2019' Joins Much Too Small Selection of Narrative Gaming Conferences

Even though interactive fiction/narrative gaming is constantly growing in popularity, there still aren't a whole lot of conferences/conventions/expos dedicated to either. Which is a darn shame if you ask me. I mean, sure, we have my personal recurring favorite, AdventureX (UK), and WordPlay (CA), but what about the US? Well, that is where NarraScope (MA) comes into... play.