Crossroads

About

Crossroads is a narrative-driven strategy simulator where every choice reshapes the story. You navigate a forest shrouded in folklore, chasing a witch rumored to hold answers to your troubles. Dialogue and environmental interactions determine outcomes, blending resource management with moral dilemmas. Progress unfolds through a visual novel format, but the path isn’t linear, decisions about trust, sacrifice, and survival carry weight. The game stands out for its tight web of cause and effect. Small favors or harsh bargains ripple into unexpected consequences, forcing replays to map alternative endings. Cat Manning’s writing leans into ambiguity, leaving players to parse folklore and character motives without clear guidance. Though it lacks modern polish, its 2015 IFComp roots shine in clever branching structures. The minimalist design focuses attention on storytelling, with over 20 distinct endings documented by players.

Storyline

They say it's death to seek the witch. For you, it's worth the risk. Venture in to the forest in search of relief, but remember that magic is rarely straightforward.